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Greg Fields @gregfieldsauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Frank Herbert (1920-86) While writing an article about Oregon sand dunes he became enthralled by his research. He abandoned the article and wrote 𝑫𝒖𝒏𝒆, which was rejected by 23 publishers before a small press known mainly for its auto-repair manuals took a chance

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Author Steven Ross @therealsir.bsky.social · 20h

I heard the Raven
At my door
Knocking, knocking
Evermore
Ebon eyes
A sight for sore
(His secrets mine
I knew the sign)
& drew the line
In #ash & blood
Memories
Became a flood
With boneless thud
Fell to the floor
With final gasp
Breathed nevermore...

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The Book Seller @thebooksellergv.bsky.social · 1d

Preordering from your indie (or any indie) is a great way to not only support your local bookshop and favorite authors, it also tells indies what books people want (so they can order more of them)!

Alexandra Rowland @alexandrarowland.bsky.social · 1d

Getting some genuinely FASCINATING results from this survey. I had no idea how many people (23%) aren't interested in reading excerpts before the book comes out! :O

(Also shout out to the 40% of people who report that they preorder from indie bookstores. [fistbump] hell yeah)

Alexandra Rowland @alexandrarowland.bsky.social · 2d

There's a lot of received wisdom about what motivates readers to preorder, but I've been wondering if cold hard data can back that up -- so I'm doing SCIENCE!

Got ~20 minutes to do a survey on your preorder habits (or non-habits)? forms.gle/RhfegAyrAWcM...
Please signal boost for sample size! 📖✨

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 2d

Having had (another) big-ish piece of work cancelled, I'm throwing my website out there again.

I do educational workshops, EDI work and Creative Writing sessions.

Experienced project manager, marketer, and administrator.

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Emily Garside

LGBTQ+ Writer Educator and Advocate

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

From Sophia to Swalec tells the story of Cricket in Cardiff.

Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/from...

From Sophia to Swalec: A History of Cricket in Cardiff

A History of Cricket in Cardiff

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Fun pin badges for DnD lovers available in store!

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar in this sweet Halloween adventure!

Available in store and online: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Halloween Trick or Treat

Check out The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Halloween Trick or Treat - Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for tasty treats this Halloween! This is an irresistible new Halloween adv...

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Known for his surreal art style and ability to turn even the most mundane of concepts into something deeply horrifying, Junji Ito is probably the most iconic horror manga artist published in English.

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Enter the World of Junji Ito!

Junji Ito is probably the most well known horror manga artist of the modern era.

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts is a well researched exploration of paranormal folklore throughout Welsh history with a heavy focus on stories not as commonly known in English speaking communities.

Available in store and online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts

Check out The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts - Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whethe...

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Got lots of books? Nothing to carry them in?
Check out our tote bags!
With eye catching designs, these strongly built bags are perfect to use over and over.

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations!
Week Seventy Eight: The Summer Hikaru Died Light Novel by Mio Nukaga.

Available online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Hikaru is dead. Yoshiki knows that. This thing standing next to him isn't Hikaru. But...this Hikaru is better than being alone. Right?

The Summer Hikaru Died (light novel)

Check out The Summer Hikaru Died (light novel) - The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their isolated village. But one day when the two boys meet up, Yoshiki can immediately tel...

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Jon Pountney @jonpountney1.bsky.social · 11d

Some people that came to my talk the other night were interested to hear/didn't know that I also paint. He are a few of my favourites

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Explore the paranormal side of Wales this spooky season by two fascinating titles by Mark Rees!
Available in store.

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Into Historical Fiction?
From romance to action there's a great selection of historical manga to find.
Check out our list for some fantastic titles!

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Historical Manga

Checkout out this list on Bookshop

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Join Paddington in his adventure with Falling Leaves.
This wonderful children's title is available in store or online via:
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Falling Leaves

Check out Falling Leaves - Cosy up for a heartwarming new picture book based on the Emmy-award winning TV show The Adventures of Paddington! ...

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

If you're looking for a short and spooky read for October why not check out What Moves the Dead?
An eerie and chilling retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher and a delightfully fast read.

Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/what...

What Moves The Dead

Check out What Moves The Dead - An instant USA Today & Indie bestseller. Winner of the Locus Award for Best Horror Novel 2023 and finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Novella 2023. From the multi-a...

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Next Friday from 1PM we will be hosting Steph McNicholas for a talk on "The Bands and Music of Pontypridd from the 1960s Onwards".
Entry is free. If you're a music lover this may be right up your street!

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

We'll be hosting the September Pokemon League Challenge with Gnome Game Club tomorrow!
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September Pokémon League Challenge

Event in Pontypridd, United Kingdom by Gnome Game Club and 2 others on Sunday, September 28 20255 posts in the discussion.

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Kaden's Weekly Recommendations!
Week Seventy Seven: Gloam by Jack Mackay

Available in store and online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/gloa...

You can't be brave unless you're already afraid.

Gloam: A Times Children's Book of the Week

A Times Children's Book of the Week

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 14d

If you love your audio books did you know you can grab your favourites and support us? libro.fm/storyvillebo...

Buy audiobooks & support Storyville Books

Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through Storyville Books.

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 19d

A Welsh language biography of William Abrahama. A miners' household hero, Trade Union pioneer, Member of Parliament for Rhondda from 1885 to 1922 and a powerful National Eisteddfod leader in the name of Mabon.

Available in store or online via: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/cofi...

Cofiant Mabon: Eilun Cenedl y Cymry a'r Glowyr

Eilun Cenedl y Cymry a'r Glowyr

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 19d

Does your budding Pokémon trainer have a birthday coming up?
Check out our collection of Pokémon birthday cards! More to be found in store.

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 19d

The World behind the Door, the first book in the spellbinding middle grade series about magic and nature is available in store in both paperback and hardback as well as online via:

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Greenwild: The World Behind The Door: Discover the internationally-bestselling hit fantasy series now!

Discover the internationally-bestselling hit fantasy series now!

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Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social · 19d

Did you know that what is believed to be the very first novel was a Japanese romantic epic? Lady Murasaki's Tale of Genji as well as a number of other significant Japanese classics have received accessible manga adaptations.

Check out our list!

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Japanese Classics as Manga

Checkout out this list on Bookshop

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