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Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB Email us on [email protected]

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19d

Normally at this time on a Friday - I'd be telling you to go home... but not yet!

First we're gonna do a countdown of the most popular pre-orders.

Joint 10th place is Liza Minnelli's memoir due in March next year - and The Rose Field from Philip Pullman out in October!

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 5h

It's been a slow start today, I think the weather is keeping folk away, but we sold a book!

It was a collection of poems from Donna Ashworth - Joy Chose You

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 7h

'twas the night before Super Thursday and all through the shop
loads of books on the shelves, underneath and on top.

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 8h

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Jimmy Perez is back!

We've got signed copies of Ann Cleeves' new book "The Killing Stones" available on the website and in the shop right now! - Michael
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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

If you prefer your comedy a bit more retro, John Cleese has given us "Fawlty Towers: Fawlts & All", a look back at the history of one of Britain's most famous sitcoms.

As Manuel would say when he tells you some facts, "I learn it from a book!" - Michael
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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

For Gavin and Stacey fans, you can get the inside story with us now, as Ruth Jones and James Corden spill the beans on the hit comedy.

And, of course, they're signed! - Michael
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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Also out this week, Ben Elton's memoir "What Have I Done?" He's been a big noise in the comedy world for so long, this'll be packed with stories.

We've got signed copies available for you now. - Michael
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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

So many new releases heading out the door this week!

Such as, "The Long Shoe", the new crime mystery from Bob Mortimer. It opens with a think-piece about eggs, because of course it does. - Michael
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The Long Shoe (9th October 2025)

Bathroom salesman Matt is at a crossroads. He has lost his job, he is about to be made homeless and his girlfriend has left him. He wants his luck to change and he wants things to go back to how th…

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D. V. Bishop's CARNIVAL OF LIES out now @dvbishop.com · 1d

In this week's free newsletter, discover my suggestions for:
Top 5 Podcasts on Reading
Top 5 Podcasts on Writing &
Top 5 Podcasts on Publishing
(Could easily have done a Top 10 for each, left out so many!)
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Bookish podcasts

For your listening pleasure

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

The world is a slightly less naughty place without Jilly Cooper in it. - Michael

Never drink black coffee at lunch, it will keep you awake all afternoon - Jilly Cooper

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

It’s true what they say. A watched mortgage application never boils.

*waits*

a group of people looking at a laptop with the words schitts creek on the bottom

Alt: a group of people looking at a laptop with the words schitts creek on the bottom

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

And Sally is on true crime, "This House of Grief", about a man who survived the car crash that killed his children and the subsequent court case surrounding it. - Michael

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Pedro's away, and undoubtedly cheering the holiday up with a Cormac McCarthy.

"Outer Dark" is about a woman on the hunt for her lost child. - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

I'm reading the last Agatha Christie book on my pile "While the Light Lasts".

It's some short stories that never got picked up anywhere else. Can't believe I'm at the end again! Start again in 2027, I reckon... - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

We're up to our armpits in new releases this week, but let's take a moment to look at what we're reading!

Bert is on "Heap Earth Upon It", about a family of orphaned Irish children and the people who take them under their wing.

Out at the end of October! - Michael