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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 20h

This Saturday (11th) is Bookshop Day, and for the occasion we have a prize giveaway courtesy of our friends at @libro.fm!

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 4d

Blimey! #StormAmy is blowing a bit - don't worry, we've got a book for that (and for everything else too). Come and see us, or order online at chorltonbookshop.co.uk

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 8d

Brian Patten - one of the first poets I loved

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

Liverpool poet Brian Patten dies at 79

His poetry often explored love and relationships and he wrote books for children including Gargling With Jelly

www.theguardian.com

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 9d

As good a time as any to mention that we have many years' experience of supplying schools and school libraries....

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 9d

At the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool today (29th September), the chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to funding for a library in every state primary school by 2029 👇

Government pledges funding for a library in every primary school by 2029

At the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool today (29th September), the chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to funding for a library in every state primary school by 2029.

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 11d

She's sold more books in the UK that any other author (over 50 million), and we have signed copies of her latest title - while stocks last!

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 14d

Good morning and what a wonderful launch for

CELESTE by Colette Snowden last night at Chorlton Library.

50 people turned up and all books sold.

Thank you @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social

And there was cake too!

@manclibraries.bsky.social

Brilliant.

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Marcia Hutchinson @mhut25.bsky.social · 15d

I'll be at Chorlton library 7pm tonight as part of the wonderful Charlton book festival, still a few tickets left!
www.eventbrite.com/cc/chorlton-...
#themercystep
#chorltonbookfestival
#debutauthor

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 23d

Walked from Manchester Piccadilly to Chorlton - much to see on the way

Frodsham on Tuesday, Wanstead Wednesday , Tiverton Friday, Dartmouth Saturday , Budleigh Salterton Sunday
Robinince.com

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 20d

The mighty @robinince.bsky.social in full flow at our sell-out event on Monday night, promoting his fascinating new book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal.

Thanks to all who came - Robin, please swing by again soon!

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 23d

Q: What is this that is falling from the sky?

A:

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · 27d

What's happening? The SLOW HORSES are happening! Clown Town - out today. And we've got some. You can have one too if you're quick.

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Sep 8

Delighted to be the official bookseller for Chorlton Book Festival's forthcoming celebration of Celeste, Colette Snowden's beguiling new novel for @Ofmooseandmen.

Chorlton Library, Wednesday 24 September, 7pm - more details here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Sep 8

We'll be at this Chorlton Book Festival event with Marcia Hutchinson MBE, marking her acclaimed debut novel, The Mercy Step - a sharp-witted and tender portrait of a young girl's quiet rebellion while growing up in Sixties Bradford.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marcia-hut...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Look what's just arrived at Moose Towers.

CELESTE by Colette Snowden.

Publishing September 24th @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social

@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@forumbooks.bsky.social
@drakebookshop.bsky.social
@toppingsbath.bsky.social

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Mini Masters Art Club @minimastersart.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Mini Masters Art Club @minimastersart.bsky.social · Aug 18

Today is #MosaicMonday and let’s celebrate it by helping to save these recently discovered jewels, hidden under boards in a half demolished chapel #HoldTheWreckingBall 🛑

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Aug 14

We were so thrilled to have @ashleythorpe.bsky.social come into the store today to sign some copies of his new book Spirit Warriors.

Congratulations on getting picked for #indiebookofthemonth for August, it's always lovely to see a local Manchester author doing well!!

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · Aug 12

I’ll be at the newly refurbished Chorlton Library on September 16th as part of the Chorlton Book Festival talking about Broken Biscuits and Other Male Failures with the brilliant @stevenkedie.bsky.social Tickets below. Pay what you feel.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adam-farre...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · Aug 11

Cover reveal.

CELESTE by Colette Snowden.

Publishing and launching

At Chorlton Book Festival 24th September.

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@waterstones.bsky.social
@mcrlitfest.bsky.social

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Aug 5

The remarkable, indefatigable Robin Ince: he's just had two new books published (one a poetry volume), he's currently tearing it up at the Edinburgh Fringe and on 15th September he'll be our guest for an evening at The Lloyds. Book now!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/chorlton-boo...

@robinince.bsky.social

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Aug 1

Rejoice! The utterly wonderful Robin Ince is coming back to Chorlton on 15 September. Places limited - read more (and book now!) chorltonbookshop.co.uk/robin-ince-r...

Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Jul 30

Just delivered in person! 2 fantastic, Manchester based novels by local author Nick Brown. Both sound brilliant, which one will you read first?
@nickJ Brown

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Jun 27

Weekend ahoy! Going to Chorlton Open Gardens? We've a bargain book for every green-fingered Chorltonian.

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Jun 24

OUR FLAG MEANS BOOKS

Pirate treasure hunt across Chorlton this Saturday - call in for a map!

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Jun 17

We did have a pirate working here once but they were hopeless - kept filing all the books away under 'R'.

Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Jun 12

Pop in and help yourself to a map for the free pirate treasure hunt being held around Chorlton on Saturday 28 June (courtesy of Redeemer Church)!

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Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social · Jun 12

Pop in and help yourself to a map for the free pirate treasure hunt being held around Chorlton on Saturday 28 June (courtesy of Redeemer Church)!

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