Our booksellers aren't psychic, but one of them DOES play the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack on loop often enough that there is a non-zero chance of Korean tourists walking into the shop just as the Saja Boys start serenading customers. ("We like the music you're playing! Makes us feel at home." 😂🫰)

“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury Keep reading, friends. 📚

In the bookshop this morning: PARENTS: “Okay, we’re leaving now.” CHILD: *pulls another book from the shelf and sits down * CHILD: “Then I guess this is goodbye.”

Fancy joining #TheGutterTeam? We are hiring! 📚💚 • Bookseller positions available across Temple Bar & Dalkey shops • 2-4 days a week • 1-2 years bookselling experience essential • email CV & cover letter to [email protected] by 24th August 2025. #jobfairy #gutterteamdreamteam #mustlovedogs

Few snaps from the shop today, such a lovely summer's day.

Such a lovely day and only a tiny bit windy.

When Marta visits.

Private Eye hits the nail on the head

"But if someone pleads 'Never let me go,' they’re not only asking for the impossible; they must know, even as they make the request, that they’re asking for something beyond anyone’s gift." (via @literaryhub.bsky.social‬)

Book club book of the month is @joannechocolat.bsky.social's "Vianne"! Prequel to "Chocolat" and a fantastic read that recaptures and enhances the aura of the first. Had to make a li'l shrine for it at the till, of course.

5 mins before I had to run for a Dart & I got to congratulate @rurooie.bsky.social on her forthcoming #YA verse novel #shorelines w/ @littleislandbooks.bsky.social, give Marta @gutterbookshop.bsky.social a hug, & celebrate @erinfornoff.bsky.social 's new epic verse tale launching this evening! #busy

First through the door was SIGNED copies of "Vianne" the new book by the awesome @joannechocolat.bsky.social . This is a return to the world of Joanne's bestselling Chocolat! I've already packed up all the pre-orders, but I have a few left. ORDER HERE. biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

Shall we see you this weekend? Shall we tempt you with new reads? Shall we lovingly smile and pat your dog? Oh yes, we so shall! #Dalkey #Books

🕵️‍♀️🔍 1 month to go! #ArabellaPepperBook by @ermurray.bsky.social (words) & Monika Pollak (pictures) is almost here! A nature-loving investigator, a missing pets mystery, and a pet crow named Blue—get ready for a wild adventure! 🌿🖤 youtu.be/yqouHG9jSoU #ComingSoon #MiddleGradeReads #kidslit

Happy Ides of March to those who celebrate

I'm sure I'm not the only one who, after reading Orbital, understands a story like this with greater empathy for the astronauts www.rte.ie/news/us/2025...

The RTE Short Story Competition 2025 is now open for entries! Very glad to be a judge this year, alongside Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social and Tristan Rosenstock. @rteradio1.bsky.social

Doodled some new box art in Tralee of Scotia, the Egyptian royal from Irish mythology who, while pregnant, fought in a battle and died just outside Tralee - her grave is said to be marked by a large stone in Scotia's Glen. Thanks @nonfaction.com for coordinating!

My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books

Happy Galentine's Day! To warm up your hearts we have site-specific treats for you chosen by our wonderful staff: Lucky Dip in #TempleBar and Mystery Date with a Book in #Dalkey. We couldn't do Blind Date with a book as people started asking if them were books for blind people. Oh, humanity...

Thank you @penguinbooksireland for an amazing #MeetTheAuthors event! #TeamGutter had a brilliant time chatting with authors and elbowing other booksellers out of the way to grab precious proofs (not Marta, she stayed behind eating all the spring rolls, the woman has priorities).

If you're near Cow's Lane or Dalkey, do pop your head in, we're clearing the shelves a bit. #Sale #BargainsGalore

Oh God, Marta @gutterbookshop.bsky.social - this is actually me in the Gutter isn't it?... Whereas @gutterdalkey.bsky.social can be seen from space... By the excellent @tomgauld.bsky.social in today's @theguardian.com ... bit.ly/3VFWwFs #bookshops

What a splash of colour to see on a cold night ❤️

#Christmas window in #Dalkey, how amazing is it? May did such a fantastic job!

Aww, sure 'tis us! Look how we've grown 💚

A few days ago Marta brought hail with her... @martaofthegutters.bsky.social

Celebrating @dubraybooks Rathmines 30th birthday with Sinéad Moriarty, @sineadgleeson.bsky.social and John Connolly. There was giddiness #books #reading

Good evening lovelies.

#Christmas Opening Hours! #Dalkey

We can accept Marta's gifts too, she said so I swear.

Dalkey branch of The Gutter Bookshop at 20 Railway Road (opp. Finnegan's). Local bookshop with books, gifts & stationery. Marta & May tweet randomly. *HOLDING ACCOUNT - NOT YET IN USE*