We're giving away this VANISHING WORLD goodie bag to a lucky winner on both Bluesky and Instagram 🍎 To be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is: - Follow @grantabooks.bsky.social - Repost - Leave a comment tagging a friend (more tags = more entries) - Enter by 2 May See below for T+Cs.

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This is your Black Friday reminder that actual book shops can't afford to discount like Amazon and supermarkets do. If you can, get full price books but also a full heart.

Yesterday I got to lay eyes on the one and only Codex Regius Poetic Edda. This little book is by far the most valuable book in Iceland, and arguably for the whole of Northern Europe. It was written during the 1270s and it is the sole source of so much that we know about Norse Mythology.

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 12 💙📚

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 11 💙📚

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 10 💙📚

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 9 💙📚

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 💙📚

I'm convinced that Twiglets are crack for carb fiends #twiglets #twigletaddict

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 7 💙📚 I mean, it's all one big story, right? 🤣 #slightlycheating

Self-promotion Disguised as a Fun Fact: In my novel #TheFatedSky, I have an ENTIRE CHAPTER about a zero-g toilet repair complete with spinning globe of urine. Alas, I had not yet learned that it should be bright purple so it is merely amber. maryrobinettekowal.com/writing/the-...

Fantastic thread .. #space

Those Succession writers just nailed the abysmal reality of politics didn’t they: “Politics is what comes out the asshole, wouldn’t you rather be upfront feeding the horse” - Logan Roy

If you've not read this, folks, you really should! Criminally underrated 📚💙

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6 💙📚 #BoFowler #ScepticismInc

Repost with one of your favourite books you've read this year #booksky 📚💙

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5 💙📚

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4 💙📚

You know who hasn't had this degree of media support for their financial interests? Disabled people, poor people with more than two kids, public sector workers (after all that clapping for the NHS). I'm not usually a 'blame the media' person but seriously - this is mad

I don’t need to go on social media to have my worldview challenged I am in theoretical physics I have a new existential crisis daily

Who disturbeth me in my paper den?? #captainmeowlcolmreynolds #captainmeowlcolm #gingercats #orangecats #catsarethebest #lovecats #blueskycats

Loving this podcast about the real bathroom mirror murder that Candyman alluded to, & how the design of the housing projects contributed to the death of Ruthie Mae McCoy & the corruption at the heart of the housing associations & politics... #candyman #ruthiemaemccoy pca.st/podcast/2623...

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 3 💙📚

Working on this Star Trek Feminist Community list! 🖖🏻✨ There are still 70 spots left & I know I didn't catch everybody yet. Hope this helps you find fellow progressive, fabulous Trekkies who are part of building our Roddenberry future. go.bsky.app/BJx9pao

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚

Here's Captain Meowlcolm looking thoughtful #blueskycats #catsofbluesky #gingercats

People of Bluesky! Let's get to know each other better. What is your favorite movie? Quote share your answer only in GIF form. (Paddington 2 was a VERY close second place!)

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I’m a direct descendant of a Navy lieutenant who led the expedition that killed Blackbeard the Pirate. My dad once shared this at a party with a woman who turned out to be a direct descendant of Blackbeard the Pirate and it was more awkward than anyone expected

we’ve been teaching the 2 yr old about cutlery and setting the table for supper and, well,

Today in relatable science: Gulls making a mysterious daily trip that turned out to be to a potato chip factory

I need to put my leg under the covers as it's getting chilly in my bedroom, but my cat is lying on me sleeping and I feel I need to freeze and remain still and not disturb him. Goodbye leg. It was nice knowing you... #neverdisturbthecat

Well, let's give this a go ☺️ Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚

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Mal loves this cat lollipop from Bonkers Pets 🤣 As the video of lollipop enjoyment is more than 60 seconds long, you're all going to miss seeing his bum 😆😆😆 #captainmeowlcolmreynolds #blueskycats #cats #gingercats #orangecats

Please, if you are able, support Independent bookshops. They are the literary & social hubs of our high streets and communities. Without their continued support, we simply wouldn't be around to publish . Thank you.

I’m trying to round up the book publishers as they join Blue Sky, please tag any I’ve missed in the comments and I’ll add daily 💙📚 go.bsky.app/LFrEmFR

Love a good book giveaway! #bookgiveaway #marklawrence #booksky

Rough poem I sketched up yesterday. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the rainy weather and my exhaustion... #poetry

It begins: bsky.app/starter-pack...

You know what? I'm going to announce it here first! The paperback edition of 'Queer As Folklore' will be out in May 2025!!!

Had a handful of homophobic/transphobic messages here today because I’ve created a Starter Pack supporting LGBTQIA+ writers. Please follow and share this pack to help keep Bluesky the positive place it promises to be. go.bsky.app/UD2Hf7W

First post on here so I'm starting with a win! Hidden Books Game 2024 is done ❤️ #hiddenbooksgame #nationalbooktokens