Bert’s Books
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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]
Email us on [email protected]
What we’re saying is, why stick with black when you can have ALL THE COLOURS of the Dark! - Michael 🩷💚❤️🩵🧡💙💛💜🤎
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
What we’re saying is, why stick with black when you can have ALL THE COLOURS of the Dark! - Michael 🩷💚❤️🩵🧡💙💛💜🤎
Another timeless and important option is “The Color PURPLE” - I really need to get round to this one too. - Michael 💜
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Another timeless and important option is “The Color PURPLE” - I really need to get round to this one too. - Michael 💜
For a more contemporary flavour, there’s always “BLUE Sisters”.
This is one of the bestsellers in the shop this year. - Michael 💙
This is one of the bestsellers in the shop this year. - Michael 💙
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
For a more contemporary flavour, there’s always “BLUE Sisters”.
This is one of the bestsellers in the shop this year. - Michael 💙
This is one of the bestsellers in the shop this year. - Michael 💙
There are classics in the kids area too, with the likes of “Anne of GREEN Gables”. - Michael 💚
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
There are classics in the kids area too, with the likes of “Anne of GREEN Gables”. - Michael 💚
Into something a bit darker? How about the timeless - and creepy - “The YELLOW Wallpaper”? - Michael 💛
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Into something a bit darker? How about the timeless - and creepy - “The YELLOW Wallpaper”? - Michael 💛
Or for poetry lovers, “The ORANGE” by Wendy Cope! - Michael 🧡
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Or for poetry lovers, “The ORANGE” by Wendy Cope! - Michael 🧡
Black Friday sounds a bit dull, so treat yourself to some colourful books instead!
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Black Friday sounds a bit dull, so treat yourself to some colourful books instead!
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
First book of the day was "The Castle of Tangled Magic"!
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
First book of the day was "The Castle of Tangled Magic"!
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
Don’t forget, if you want to sign up for our Secret Santa you’ve only got until Sunday evening to do it! - Michael
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Don’t forget, if you want to sign up for our Secret Santa you’ve only got until Sunday evening to do it! - Michael
8 has turned into 5…! The fourth quarter final was a dead heat!
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
8 has turned into 5…! The fourth quarter final was a dead heat!
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
First book of the day also happens to be my favourite book in the shop: "The Great Dog Bottom Swap". - Michael
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
First book of the day also happens to be my favourite book in the shop: "The Great Dog Bottom Swap". - Michael
It’s nearly time for the Bertvent countdown in the shop… that’s Bert’s 24 favourite books of the year. What do you think will be on it? - Michael
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It’s nearly time for the Bertvent countdown in the shop… that’s Bert’s 24 favourite books of the year. What do you think will be on it? - Michael
First book of the day, "The Christmas Eve Murders".
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
First book of the day, "The Christmas Eve Murders".
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
It’s chilly today, but I’ve defrosted the books and they’re ready for you. - Michael
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
It’s chilly today, but I’ve defrosted the books and they’re ready for you. - Michael
Sixteen has become eight! Vote on Twitter or on Instagram- hopefully next year we’ll be able to vote here!
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sixteen has become eight! Vote on Twitter or on Instagram- hopefully next year we’ll be able to vote here!
We’ve got lots of lonely books in store looking for new homes.
Come and rescue one? - Michael
Come and rescue one? - Michael
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’ve got lots of lonely books in store looking for new homes.
Come and rescue one? - Michael
Come and rescue one? - Michael
And Sally continues to work through the Booker list with "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny".
Whether she thinks "Flesh" should've won, I'll leave up to her to tell you. - Michael
Whether she thinks "Flesh" should've won, I'll leave up to her to tell you. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
And Sally continues to work through the Booker list with "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny".
Whether she thinks "Flesh" should've won, I'll leave up to her to tell you. - Michael
Whether she thinks "Flesh" should've won, I'll leave up to her to tell you. - Michael
Pedro is reading "Jesus Christ Kinski".
He asked me how I'm going to describe this one. I'm not actually sure I can. Best just to have a look for yourself. - Michael
He asked me how I'm going to describe this one. I'm not actually sure I can. Best just to have a look for yourself. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Pedro is reading "Jesus Christ Kinski".
He asked me how I'm going to describe this one. I'm not actually sure I can. Best just to have a look for yourself. - Michael
He asked me how I'm going to describe this one. I'm not actually sure I can. Best just to have a look for yourself. - Michael
I've just finished "Miss Winter in the Library With a Knife".
A group of people involved with crime fiction are invited to a remote village for Christmas to play a game. Then, of course, the murdering starts. - Michael
A group of people involved with crime fiction are invited to a remote village for Christmas to play a game. Then, of course, the murdering starts. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I've just finished "Miss Winter in the Library With a Knife".
A group of people involved with crime fiction are invited to a remote village for Christmas to play a game. Then, of course, the murdering starts. - Michael
A group of people involved with crime fiction are invited to a remote village for Christmas to play a game. Then, of course, the murdering starts. - Michael
Let's see what we're reading this week!
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Let's see what we're reading this week!
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
First book of the day, "Death in High Heels" by Christianna Brand.
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
First book of the day, "Death in High Heels" by Christianna Brand.
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
Time again to hide inside warm books in this weather.
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Time again to hide inside warm books in this weather.
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
Getting the Secret Santas ready… here’s the first box!
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Getting the Secret Santas ready… here’s the first box!
Had a flurry as soon as I opened the door, but first book out was "Brigands & Breadknives"! - Michael
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Had a flurry as soon as I opened the door, but first book out was "Brigands & Breadknives"! - Michael
The shop phone isn’t working, but Michael has sent me this ridiculous photo and assured me that we’re open.
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The shop phone isn’t working, but Michael has sent me this ridiculous photo and assured me that we’re open.