Photo of our board before it went outside. My reads have me in Korea, France, a fantasy version of ancient China. Where have you been traveling this week? #booksky

Photo of our board before it went outside. My reads have me in Korea, France, a fantasy version of ancient China. Where have you been traveling this week? #booksky

In store now! The book that is, 1001 Nights in Time and Space from @paulmagrs.bsky.social and Steve Cole. #booksky

Times births column today

First review on early review copies of ‘Let the Bells Ring Out’ is in. This is always a scary time!

For what it's worth, we are no longer posting on x. Our account is only remaining there for now for specific contacts.

For what it's worth, we are no longer posting on x. Our account is only remaining there for now for specific contacts.

They must be able to criticise Tommy Robinson fascism or we're completely lost. This isn't even Farage we're talking about here. Goddamn them for even needing to hear that.

You can also get it in store as of today! I have a number of @rachaelsmith.bsky.social books, look forward to reading this one with @paulcornell.bsky.social #booksky

Hello #booksky! Today marks two years since we set up this account, so we have done our first starter pack! This is authors we know and have been to store, authors we read, authors we think should be included. To be added to as I notice who has been missed. go.bsky.app/JcSXPVv

Hello #booksky! Today marks two years since we set up this account, so we have done our first starter pack! This is authors we know and have been to store, authors we read, authors we think should be included. To be added to as I notice who has been missed. go.bsky.app/JcSXPVv

We have a lot of signed and limited editions in store and more coming soon. Just one left of Skandar, a couple of @profaliceroberts.bsky.social Domination, and of @amateuradam.bsky.social's novel. Be quick! If there are any requests, pre-orders for other titles DM or ask in store. #booksky

Catch up on new books, poetry with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social (Oh Dear! Look What I Got coming very soon!). The first paperback edition of A Poem for Every (Autumn) Day series, Spike, Belloc, Dahl, plus newer titles from @paulcooksonpoet.bsky.social Matt Goodfellow and more in store... #booksky

Slightly biased as Ian is known to us, orders books, buys books as well as signing his own in store! However, The Verb is one of the best radio shows/podcasts about writing.

Looking forward to this series and will be re-reading the book beforehand.

I am not in store today, but this book from @tadethompson.bsky.social should have arrived!

We're going to do a catch-up of posts over the next week, been busy. This is The Hungry Gods, limited signed copy, from @aptshadow.bsky.social which lasted less than an hour when we opened today! Just arrived closing time yesterday. Guess I'll go back to my advance digital copy... #booksky

And independent bookstores!

I read when in hardback, this is am excellent and inventive novel and we will also be getting the paperback edition. Due out (UK) 30 September.

On a more positive note (see last post!) I have this email from @themillyjohnson.bsky.social followed by five email orders and counting! Sign up for the latest news, which is that Milly's next book Let The Bells Ring Out is coming, we will have signed copies plus free gifts from Milly. #booksky

Sad to read this earlier. I've personally backed at least three books at crowdfund stage. That authors have been left without reward for their work is scandalous (I am trying to be polite, other terms are available). Support authors, artists and others who may have been affected any way you can.

Happy #yorkshireday

Quick review - recently finished Seascraper by Benjamin Wood, which is on the Booker longlist yesterday. An evocative read of a young man ploughing a lost way of life, with thoughts of a different path in music accelerated by the arrival of an excitable American. Highly recommend. #booksky

Already had the first request to order! Let The Bells Ring Out from @themillyjohnson.bsky.social published on 23 October, more details to come... #booksky

We have this and many other @blpublishing.bsky.social titles in store - hardback collections, Tales of the Weird, Classic Crime.

I am currently reading, highly recommend. If that is a phrase, the coffee hasn't fully worked yet. #booksky

Starting today! An open club, a place to meet people & talk all things romance. We will look to set up reading groups for those interested, and any other ideas people may have. Drop in any time, help us choose a club name! We will post updates on future dates and plans. #booksky

As previously advertised and reviewed, the new edition of MADI from @alexdecampi.bsky.social and @manmademoon.bsky.social is in store now! #booksky

We are open! Photo of our sign before it went outside (too sunny . Lots going on town, Barnsley Pride, Brassed On music, and the start of the Summer Reading Challenge at Barnsley Libraries. Come & enjoy what's on offer, and support independent stores to keep Barnsley thriving! #booksky

I have a few books from @rachaelsmith.bsky.social (plus copies in store) and look forward to this book. Always excelleny and distinctive artwork and writing addressing life issues.

Looking at Netgalley for the first time in a while and once more wondering if @aptshadow.bsky.social ever sleeps. Also resisting the temptation of @caimhmc.bsky.social next Stranger Times novel and will read something coming out in the next few weeks. #booksky

I received an advance of this last week, looking forward to reading. #booksky

Quick review - Rare Singles, one of my favourites from 2024, out now in paperback. From @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social, a story of Northern Soul, finding a new drive and interest in life, unexpected friendships and communities, against the backdrop of past splendour on the Yorkshire coast. #booksky

We are starting a romance/romantasy book club! Launch event Wednesday 16 July 5.30 - 7pm. Suggestions and ideas for a club name are welcome... If you are in the area join us! A chance to meet people, talk. We will be setting up reading groups for those interested, meetings every two weeks. #booksky

We are starting a romance/romantasy book club! Launch event Wednesday 16 July 5.30 - 7pm. Suggestions and ideas for a club name are welcome... If you are in the area join us! A chance to meet people, talk. We will be setting up reading groups for those interested, meetings every two weeks. #booksky

Good to catch up with Ian McMillan this morning, buying a book from store and more that he had ordered. You can do that too! And signing more copies of My Sand Life, My Pebble Life. An ideal summer read, entertaining stories of coastal journeys through the years. #booksky

Monday means a day off work to get my motorbike MOT'd, sitting in a corner of the garage and starting on Solvej Balle, On the Calculation of Volume part 2. Good continuation so far! Where are you and what are you reading, recs and reviews welcome... #booksky

Unbound authors’ statement on the collapse of the publisher. Please read it and share. If you want to know what really went on, here are some answers:

Good news from @caimhmc.bsky.social, more Stranger Times! Have started on The Dublin Trilogy, all good stuff. #booksky

BOOK VAULT NEWS So, who wants to join a romance/romantasy group?! We are setting up a group in store, starting date tbc., 5.30 - 7pm approx. Optional reading groups, a chance to look at & buy books, talk to people, get involved. Stay tuned for more details! #booksky

Review & preview. Recently finished Vianne by @joannechocolat.bsky.social, excellent writing as always. From arrival in France following the death of her mother, we discover Vianne's background as Vianne discovers her interests, affinity with others, and possible future paths in life. #booksky 1/2

We have a new toy! Inaugural quote from @manvsbaby.bsky.social, Frank & Red. If you have any favourite booky quotes let us know and we may add them to our list! #booksky

Every guy with a tragic backstory (in a movie):

We're thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction:

Heavens to Murgatroyd. What a bin fire. I know it can't solve everything but Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social Is a literary salve for the soul.

Very busy start to #indiebookshopweek! COMPETITION TIME! This image is the shortlist for the Fiction award, announced later this week. Like this post, reply with your favourite book of the year. Prize - your choice of three of these six books! WINNER TO COLLECT FROM STORE. Draw - 21 June 3pm.

#IndieBookshopWeek starts tomorrow! A celebration of the UK's independent bookstores. Stay tuned for more posts during the week, including prize draws. Plus £5 NBT vouchers to give away with purchases in store! Fiction and non-fiction for all ages, a dedicated children's area, come and explore!

HORROR MOVIE by @paultremblay.bsky.social is out now in paperback, featuring concept notes and pages from Tremblay's notebooks! The monster at the heart of a cult 90s cursed horror film tells his shocking and bloody secret history... https://tinyurl.com/54ec62pn

Will listen later! Was all ready to get the next book when it was announced end of last issue, though have read Lathe of Heaven 2/3 times. Will get around to watching one of the film adaptions eventually, one rated better than the other on imdb. Which may or may not get a mention in this pod.

This is us! thebookvault07 is our handle on other socials should you wish to follow us on FB and instagram. We have signed books from Milly, plus free gifts quickly running out! DM or phone to reserve, or to order by post (UK). #booksky