Gallovidia Books
@gallovidiabooks.bsky.social
Independent bookstore- supplying the folk of Kirkcudbright SW Scotland with books, gifts and blether 🏴📚
We like tea, dogs…..and books.
We like tea, dogs…..and books.
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New in @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social and battling various opponents for bestest ever author signature is the glorious human being that is Kathy Burke with a stylish squiggle we can all get behind in these dark fascistic time. A strong 8/10 for Kathy and her fab wee biography #kirkcudbright #bookshops
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
New in @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social and battling various opponents for bestest ever author signature is the glorious human being that is Kathy Burke with a stylish squiggle we can all get behind in these dark fascistic time. A strong 8/10 for Kathy and her fab wee biography #kirkcudbright #bookshops
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Anthony Horowitz enters the Champion Authors Scribbles @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social with a spellbinding signature that reads like wartime code or something extracted from a lie detector machine. Shades of Trump? Who can say - but Marble Hall Murders is, in any case, a ripping Christmas read. 6/10
October 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Anthony Horowitz enters the Champion Authors Scribbles @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social with a spellbinding signature that reads like wartime code or something extracted from a lie detector machine. Shades of Trump? Who can say - but Marble Hall Murders is, in any case, a ripping Christmas read. 6/10
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A lovely contender in @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social 'Top Of The Pops Author Signature Competition' or whatever it is. Here comes Charlie Mackesy with his palette cleansing tome 'Always Remember'. And the scribe is sublime. One word, beautifully writ:'Charlie' 10/10. Number one for Christmas?
October 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A lovely contender in @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social 'Top Of The Pops Author Signature Competition' or whatever it is. Here comes Charlie Mackesy with his palette cleansing tome 'Always Remember'. And the scribe is sublime. One word, beautifully writ:'Charlie' 10/10. Number one for Christmas?
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Still a few tickets for this event at Wigtown Book Festival next Wednesday. Talking all things wildlife and conservation in Galloway with Polly Pullar. Wind turbines, Sitka Spruce, Red Kites, open access and more. Plus my take on trying to stay positive, despite everything.
September 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Still a few tickets for this event at Wigtown Book Festival next Wednesday. Talking all things wildlife and conservation in Galloway with Polly Pullar. Wind turbines, Sitka Spruce, Red Kites, open access and more. Plus my take on trying to stay positive, despite everything.
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Aha, a Grand Master enters the Champion's League of Author Scribes @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social . The Lionel Messi of signatures. Flourish, confidence. Sebastian Faulks: a literary titan in full command of his legible, skilled and most elegant signature. 9/0 for old school brilliance.
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Aha, a Grand Master enters the Champion's League of Author Scribes @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social . The Lionel Messi of signatures. Flourish, confidence. Sebastian Faulks: a literary titan in full command of his legible, skilled and most elegant signature. 9/0 for old school brilliance.
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Champions League of Author Scribbles rattles on apace with latest contender Charlie Hodgson romping in with this likeable effort, squiggly but a level of accomplishment, too. The book itself is a belter. '1066 And All That' with added swagger. Available @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social #kirkcudbright
October 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Champions League of Author Scribbles rattles on apace with latest contender Charlie Hodgson romping in with this likeable effort, squiggly but a level of accomplishment, too. The book itself is a belter. '1066 And All That' with added swagger. Available @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social #kirkcudbright
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Galloping into the Champ Of Champs Signed Editions League. @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social It's only national treasure Bob Mortimer and his new crime caper 'The Long Shoe' And a lovely signature, to boot. Got a real 70s footballer autograph feel about it. Back of the net stuff and a solid 7/10.
October 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Galloping into the Champ Of Champs Signed Editions League. @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social It's only national treasure Bob Mortimer and his new crime caper 'The Long Shoe' And a lovely signature, to boot. Got a real 70s footballer autograph feel about it. Back of the net stuff and a solid 7/10.
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Lovely to welcome million- selling children's author and imaginative genius Nick Sherratt to @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social this morning. Fine signature, Sir. Do go see him at Wigton Book Festival tomorrow morning.
September 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Lovely to welcome million- selling children's author and imaginative genius Nick Sherratt to @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social this morning. Fine signature, Sir. Do go see him at Wigton Book Festival tomorrow morning.
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It's only fit & proper that in the World Cup of Author Signatures staged at @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social in Kirkcudbright, that a dog enters the fray. Ted The Dog, of 'Gone Fishing' TV fame. What an imprint it is. Strong, confident, no nonsense.'I'm a dog & this is my paw'. 9/10. Osman take note.
September 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's only fit & proper that in the World Cup of Author Signatures staged at @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social in Kirkcudbright, that a dog enters the fray. Ted The Dog, of 'Gone Fishing' TV fame. What an imprint it is. Strong, confident, no nonsense.'I'm a dog & this is my paw'. 9/10. Osman take note.
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Thursday and fitting that Murder Club big hitter and all round nice guy Richard Osman throws his hat into the ring for the Champion Of Champions Author Signatures World Cup @gallovidiabooks . And, really, what a cryptic, slapdash scrawly affair it is. Looks more like Ali G. 4/10 for effort.
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thursday and fitting that Murder Club big hitter and all round nice guy Richard Osman throws his hat into the ring for the Champion Of Champions Author Signatures World Cup @gallovidiabooks . And, really, what a cryptic, slapdash scrawly affair it is. Looks more like Ali G. 4/10 for effort.
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Back at the Author Signature World Championships at @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social we welcome the YA entry from esteemed, super popular and page turning @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social and quite the satisfying squiggle it is, too, illustrating effort, which is to be commended. A solid 7/10 for Cynthia.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Back at the Author Signature World Championships at @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social we welcome the YA entry from esteemed, super popular and page turning @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social and quite the satisfying squiggle it is, too, illustrating effort, which is to be commended. A solid 7/10 for Cynthia.
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Aha,into the good ship @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social drops another signed edition to enter the Grand Author's Signature World Cup. But what to make of the immensely talented Gareth Rubin's swaggering 'G' and 'G' only, might we add? Short on time? Short on ink? So many questions. 6/10 for the bother..
September 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Aha,into the good ship @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social drops another signed edition to enter the Grand Author's Signature World Cup. But what to make of the immensely talented Gareth Rubin's swaggering 'G' and 'G' only, might we add? Short on time? Short on ink? So many questions. 6/10 for the bother..
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We have the new @mlrio.bsky.social utterly thrilling novel in @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social and the book is signed.
A cool, confident squiggle for which we award 7/10 in our Gallovidia Signed Books Championships. #kirkcudbright
A cool, confident squiggle for which we award 7/10 in our Gallovidia Signed Books Championships. #kirkcudbright
September 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We have the new @mlrio.bsky.social utterly thrilling novel in @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social and the book is signed.
A cool, confident squiggle for which we award 7/10 in our Gallovidia Signed Books Championships. #kirkcudbright
A cool, confident squiggle for which we award 7/10 in our Gallovidia Signed Books Championships. #kirkcudbright
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A pleasure to celebrate the launch of 'Everything We Do Is Music' in the bookshop today. Elizabeth Alker interviewed a hyper enthused younger me when @loudinlibraries.bsky.social launched 20 years ago and has been brilliant ever since. Of course she interviews the likes of Paul McCartney nowadays...
September 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A pleasure to celebrate the launch of 'Everything We Do Is Music' in the bookshop today. Elizabeth Alker interviewed a hyper enthused younger me when @loudinlibraries.bsky.social launched 20 years ago and has been brilliant ever since. Of course she interviews the likes of Paul McCartney nowadays...
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I've never been to Kirkcudbright but I'm definitely going to visit after watching this. Well worth a watch on the bbciplayer.
July 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Dundrennan Abbey is one of my favourite abbeys with Yorkshire connections. Founded in 1142 near Kirkcudbright, it was established by Fergus of Galloway and possibly King David I, with monks from Rievaulx Abbey. Though now mostly ruined it still reflects the austere beauty of Cistercian
July 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Dundrennan Abbey is one of my favourite abbeys with Yorkshire connections. Founded in 1142 near Kirkcudbright, it was established by Fergus of Galloway and possibly King David I, with monks from Rievaulx Abbey. Though now mostly ruined it still reflects the austere beauty of Cistercian
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THE ART OF A LIE, is out TODAY! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & Georgian London's first 'iced cream' parlour. I can't wait for you to meet Hannah & William, my two favourite characters of any of my books. Look at that beautiful cover
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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July 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
THE ART OF A LIE, is out TODAY! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & Georgian London's first 'iced cream' parlour. I can't wait for you to meet Hannah & William, my two favourite characters of any of my books. Look at that beautiful cover
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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Nice to see that there's still a programme: getitloudinlibraries.com/events/
The pandemic has completely skewed my perception of time. And I've just realised I've got no gigs lined up at the moment. Is there anything or anyone on your radar?
The pandemic has completely skewed my perception of time. And I've just realised I've got no gigs lined up at the moment. Is there anything or anyone on your radar?
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June 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Nice to see that there's still a programme: getitloudinlibraries.com/events/
The pandemic has completely skewed my perception of time. And I've just realised I've got no gigs lined up at the moment. Is there anything or anyone on your radar?
The pandemic has completely skewed my perception of time. And I've just realised I've got no gigs lined up at the moment. Is there anything or anyone on your radar?
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One thing about working in an indie bookstore is that I see how thin their margins are. Always shop locally when you can. Keep local businesses alive, and keep the money in your community.
March 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
One thing about working in an indie bookstore is that I see how thin their margins are. Always shop locally when you can. Keep local businesses alive, and keep the money in your community.
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Interested in #Edinburgh women's history? A statue is being proposed to the memory of Elsie Inglis on the High St. This lacks artistic merit, excludes female artists, misrepresents Dr Inglis' legacy & disregards the context of the site. We need your help so pls read this 🧵 👇
March 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Interested in #Edinburgh women's history? A statue is being proposed to the memory of Elsie Inglis on the High St. This lacks artistic merit, excludes female artists, misrepresents Dr Inglis' legacy & disregards the context of the site. We need your help so pls read this 🧵 👇
A lovely evening chatting all things Galloway, nature writing and squirrel with @iancarter67.bsky.social thanks for your bookish support Ian!
March 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A lovely evening chatting all things Galloway, nature writing and squirrel with @iancarter67.bsky.social thanks for your bookish support Ian!
Not long until we’re joined by @iancarter67.bsky.social to celebrate the release of his beautiful love letter to our very special part of this beautiful planet 🌍
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March 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Not long until we’re joined by @iancarter67.bsky.social to celebrate the release of his beautiful love letter to our very special part of this beautiful planet 🌍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-gallo...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-gallo...
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Had a lovely 24hrs in Kirkcudbright for my Book Week event. Great turnout, v engaged audience & Alan McClure was a top host. Shout out to @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social which was going like a fair this morning. Had a nice chat with Stewart & signed some stock. Great to see an indy book shop thriving.
March 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Had a lovely 24hrs in Kirkcudbright for my Book Week event. Great turnout, v engaged audience & Alan McClure was a top host. Shout out to @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social which was going like a fair this morning. Had a nice chat with Stewart & signed some stock. Great to see an indy book shop thriving.
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If you’re near Kirkcudbright do come along. The lovely @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social bookshop is well worth a visit anytime. Lots of natural history books and very friendly, helpful owners. The town even has its own ‘wild’ Kookaburras. What’s not to like?
March 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
If you’re near Kirkcudbright do come along. The lovely @gallovidiabooks.bsky.social bookshop is well worth a visit anytime. Lots of natural history books and very friendly, helpful owners. The town even has its own ‘wild’ Kookaburras. What’s not to like?
We’re as happy as squirrels munching on a bag of peanuts to be hosting the launch event for this gorgeous new release from our pal @iancarter67.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We’re as happy as squirrels munching on a bag of peanuts to be hosting the launch event for this gorgeous new release from our pal @iancarter67.bsky.social