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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 24d

Get this book - SIGNED by #TimBurgess with added PERSONALISED DEDICATION!
trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions
This stunning memoir has over 250 photos with accompanying insightful text; we can get your special copy for December (what a Xmas present!)

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join Charlotte Russell (CW MA) for an evening of guided journaling as part of #FarsleyLitFest #Leeds

'Board The Ship' & leave this workshop feeling ready to take on the world, having confronted what is holding you back & working through your inhibitions.

trumanbooks.co.uk/events

Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎶 NEXT WEEK: Stories, songs & book signing 📕

Less than a week until our Evening with Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan, when he launches his new memoir. #farsley #leeds

🗓️ Thursday 11th September
⏰ 8pm (Doors @ 7pm)
📍 @oldwoollen.bsky.social
💰 £20-£30
🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

#farsleylitfest #leeds
Join us for an evening of discovery with award-winning writer @robcowen.bsky.social as he takes us on an unforgettable exploration of Britain’s great highway, the A1.

Be captivated by stories about his genre-defying book 'The North Road'.

trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌎 A big week in the world of Skandar.
📕 A.F. Steadman's ‘Skandar & the Spirit War’, the 5th & final book in the series, has just been released!
✍️ We’re also taking pre-orders for its
prequel, ‘The First Unicorn Rider’, released on 6th Nov.
ℹ️ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

The weather is looking good this weekend, so why not take some time to relax outside with a book.

You’ll find us on Weaver’s Lawn at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social enjoying the perfect Sunday, in a beautiful space in the heart of #Farsley. Just pop along anytime between 2-4pm.

#books #Leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 8

We are delighted to be welcoming Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ frontman #HueyMorgan to #Leeds to celebrate the release of his fascinating #autobiography

Huey will be sharing stories from his memoir, and maybe even his new single! #music #books

trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 6

🖼️ Free art print 🖼️

FEARFUL - The next novella in the bestselling romantasy series from #LaurenRoberts is set to be released on the 2nd September.

Order your copy through us and you’ll also receive an exclusive-to-indies art print.

trumanbooks.co.uk/product/fearful-special-edition

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jul 11

📕The NEW book by @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social - the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning ‘Cuddy’ and ‘The Gallows Pole’.

✍️ Pre-order your signed, indie exclusive copy NOW @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/jesus-christ-kinski-signed-copy

🗓️ Released 23 Oct

Jesus Christ Kinski

A bold and brilliant short work by the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning CuddyNovember, 1971. Berlin, Germany. Opening night. Klaus Kinski, Germany's most controversial actor, steps into the spot...

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jul 9

Front cover just dropped!

Marking 30 years since @philippullmanreal.bsky.social introduced his 'The Book of Dust' series, ‘The Rose Field’ is its highly anticipated conclusion.

Out on 23 Oct, pre-order your indie exclusive @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/the-rose-field-indie-special-edition

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jul 8

The debut book from Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA @selfesteem.music-social.com is coming & we’ll have signed copies!

Exclusive to indies & very limited, pre-order this cathartic scream of a book that gets to the heart of being a woman @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jul 2

#wildswimming #authorevent #leeds #yorkshire

Whether you’re a hiker, swimmer, history lover or weekend adventurer, an evening with Sarah will provide you with the inspiration and the information to explore Yorkshire’s wildest corners with confidence.

trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jul 2

Look at this beautiful, sprayed edge #indieedition of Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory. Coming in October.

Pre-order @
trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

An explosive story of one woman’s survival in the deadly dance of the Tudor Court.

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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · Jun 25

September 14th I’ll be in Farsley @oldwoollen.bsky.social for a quiz to support the release of The Movie Lover’s Quiz book!
It’s going to be a fun night - tickets below!
@trumanbooks.bsky.social
@summersdalebooks.bsky.social @zenoagency.bsky.social
oldwoollen.seetickets.com/event/the-mo...

Gary Wigglesworth (me) holding a copy of The Movie Lovers Quiz Book. Background is a cupboard full of DVDS & Blurays (spine on)

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎟️ #BOOKCLUB - tickets for Tues 22 July now available. The book is ‘Piglet’ by Lottie Hazell.

ℹ️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events

📚 Great vibes at last night's Book Club at Cargo Wines #Farsley #Leeds - and it was fantastic to welcome some male attendees. We really want it to be a space for everyone.

Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 23

Whether the weather is set to sizzle or not, our July events programme certainly is #leeds #authorevent

🔗 trumanbooks.co.uk/events

☀️Local author Rachel introduces her sun-soaked thriller

🧠 @robinince.bsky.social discusses what it is to be normal

📕Meet Queen of Psychological Thrillers Lisa Jewell

Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 23

#Football fan? Head inside the secret world of a top-tier football scout as new book 'Worthy' is released.

Hear how Dave unearthed hidden gems for Allardyce to polish at Bolton & helped Mourinho spend big on Chelsea’s ‘Roman Empire’.

Wed 20 August #Leeds
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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 18

This week, Amanda was interviewed for BBC #Leeds giving an insight into all things Truman Books for #indiebookshopweek

Nice recommendation for ‘The Names’ by @florenceknapp.bsky.social too.

📻 Head to 1hr 24 mins
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dnz6

@booksaremybag.bsky.social
@orionbooks.bsky.social

Rima Ahmed - Steve Bailey sits in (17/06/2025) - BBC Sounds

Waking you up each weekday morning, it's Steve.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 17

Pre-order a signed indie edition of new book from @jenniegauthor.bsky.social - author of ‘The List of Suspicious Things’

Summer 1985. Delmont Close residents are preparing for a BBQ to celebrate Live Aid, but someone uninvited is watching...

trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

🧛‍♀️ Toxic Lesbian Vampires are here.

‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil’ by V.E Schwab is out today, and whilst stocks last, you’ll receive this super, double-sided ‘Toxic Lesbian Vampires’ tote bag when you buy your signed copy! #bookshop #Leeds

A new, genre-defying novel to sink your teeth into

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 6

Looking for something to do tomorrow?

Last few tickets for what's set to be an amazing afternoon of anecdotes available @ trumanbooks.co.uk/events

#authorevent #farsley #leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 6

One of the perks of shopping at an #indiebookshop is the opportunity to buy special, signed copies, many that are exclusive to us indies. #leeds

Check out the signed copies and exclusive editions page on our website:
🔗 trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 5

Coming May 2026. We know it will be worth the wait. And worth pre-ordering a signed indie special now.

💻 trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

From Douglas Stuart, the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo comes a stunning new novel, 'John of John'.

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Gary’s quizzes are legendary. Come on Leeds get involved.

GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · Jun 4

Can i ask a favour? My quiz at @leedslitfest.bsky.social could do with a push! Can you share this? Especially if you know people who live in or near Leeds. It will be a fun night, come along! 15/06 Hyde Park Book Club. @trumanbooks.bsky.social

GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · May 15

1 month till I am back in Leeds for @leedslitfest.bsky.social 2025 (Sunday 15th - tickets below). There will be questions about books & books only! Fun to be had & prizes to be won. New venue! - the frankly legendary Hyde Park Book Club. Can’t wait.

www.leedslitfest.co.uk/events/2025-...

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · May 30

Treat yourself to a signed, exclusive indie edition of bestselling Author Richard Armitage's new, gripping book.

Pre-order with us before 31st July and Richard will add a personalised message.

trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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