For #KidsBooksFriday this week I wanted to highlight books that are perfect for the chronically underserved 12-14 age group. What great books would you encourage kids to seek out at this age? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

We've run away to Scotland for a couple of weeks. Sadly, my husband has to work for a few days as (luckily) I have more leave than him. But where there's @telltales.bsky.social, there's a plan...! (Your holiday could look like mine if you visit Les' beautiful shop, or if you email/DM her!)

As it’s Half Term - let’s do a #SundayMorningBookChat in honour of #TheYearOfReading I am writing a monthly blog with recommendations, teacher tips and genre spotlight. This month its murder mystery… what are your favourites? Heres the blog to check out. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...

Whole class handwriting lessons in F2. Yes or no? RTs welcome.

BURYING JERICHO - THE SHOWMAN DETECTIVE’S TWISTIEST CASE YET — LANDS 29TH JANUARY! PREORDERS NOW OPEN AT THE LINKS BELOW. If you can preorder, it would mean the world! They help with the series’ success and mean more cases in the future! 🕵️‍♂️🎡 geni.us/burying-jeri...

Last call for any of my followers who fancy a free signed book. Give the below post a like by the end of today and I'll randomly choose someone to send it to tomorrow.

Our beautiful friend A.M. Dassu's latest beautiful book, Wild Journey publishes next week. Order via our website and she'll even sign and dedicate it - just leave a note in the comments box ❤️

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

⭐️YEAR 4/5/6 TEACHERS⭐️ I’m running an interactive Halloween virtual author visit at 2pm on Thursday 6th November 🧙🏻‍♀️🦇 It’s FREE if you buy one of my books (£7.99 plus postage through my website) per class who will attend. Limited to 6 classes More info in next post! #edusky #ukkidlit #kidlituk

#SundayMorningBookChat this week is celebrating PictureBooks! Tok percivals new book ‘This Way Up’ shows how people can see things from others views and learn to compromise. What other picturebooks are your go-tos for teaching children important concepts tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/p...

libro.fm/telltales Just a thought for those who listen to their books.

#SundaymorningBookChat this week is about difficult subject matter. Yesterday I blogged about the new book by #onjaliqRauf who tackles dementia in a grandparent with authenticity and warmth. What would you recommend? tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/06/t...

My Edinburgh Fringe shows are coming to #GLASGOW and #NEWCASTLE this September Robinince.com @standcomedyclub.bsky.social

I’ve finished my copy. Absolutely outstanding! Loved it. Full of heart & a perfectly formed world. #DragonBorn by Struan Murray. I cried (around page 254) and gasped (when? That would be telling!)

Dragonborn is out TODAY! Soaring off to bookshops across the country and into the hands of young readers. It is, I think, the very best book I've written, and I'm so excited to see it fly. Farewell little dragon, safe travels! X

This book is OUTSTANDING!!! Go, go now and buy it!!

I'll be talking about 'Made in Manchester' at Manchester Region Industrial Archaeology Society, Thurs Oct 9th 2pm, Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Road. Visitors welcome, £2. mrias.co.uk

#sundaymorningbookchat and Schools Out for Summer!!!! So what books are on your list for summer reading? Here are three of mine: The final Crookhaven by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social Impossible Creatures book 2 Katherine Rundell, Mythmakers by Tamzin Merchant

Hiya, Thanks an absolute million to everyone who has called over to TT this week! It’s been really lovely to spend time with you. I’m so grateful that you have chosen to buy your children’s books from me. Truly, humbling. Thank you. ..

Be more Ruby and either pop in to @telltales.bsky.social today to stock your shelves for the summer break, or DM Les with anything you're after..

Hope you’ve had a good week Thanks to Ruby, who saved me from a no book sale day! ❤️📚 Just wanted to pop on and wish you a wonderful weekend. I’m opening Tell Tales 10am until 4pm tomorrow (Saturday July 19th) Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Sending love, Les xx

Good morning! #SundayMorningBookChat this week is all about the Summer! Which books have really brought the summer alive for you? Great summer reads… I always think of Waiting for murder by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social Tales of Truthwater Lake by Emma Carroll or ship of shadows by Maria Kuzniar

Massive congratulations to @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social on another well deserved win for the phenomenal Glasgow Boys! #KidLitUK

No turning back now!

The @telltales.bsky.social shop might be closed for a few days ready for its new look, but Les is still very much open for business! I've just popped her an email with an order, and you can do the same; or you can visit her Bookshop.org page uk.bookshop.org/shop/telltales Every penny helps 🙏

#SundayMorningBookChat is about transition. Recently read this brilliant book about 1st day of school in EYFS. What books would you recommend for transition? Maybe new school, new year, new family situation, moving house etc. transition in all its forms. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/07/05/h...

Thank you so much to @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social and @markbradley.bsky.social for the best possible book post to come home to after our holiday. It’s another triumph and an absolute feast for the eyes. As my 10 yo declared - it’s awesome! #KidsGN📚💬 #KidLitUK #KidLit

Morning, I’m here at Tell Tales until 4pm today. I’m sat here having my first coffee of the day & reading a few pages (okay, chapters!) of my book. And I’m thinking,‘ I’m gonna miss the navy wallpaper!‘ I’ll be closed after today, hopefully, reopening next Saturday (12th July) Sending love, Les

Did I tell you one of my favourite things about having Tell Tales is making friends?…

Books, beads, and (I'm sure there will be) bakes at @telltales.bsky.social today!

Morning, I’m over at Tell Tales until 6pm today (Thursday July 3rd) Chapter & Charm Co. will be along around 11am. So, if you’re looking for a gift for the class/class teacher that your child is leaving in a few weeks- between us we probably have you covered!…

Morning, I’m at TT now (Saturday June 28th) but I need to close around 2.30pm as there’s a private party going on 🥳 Wishing you a wonderful weekend Sending love, Les xx

It may be the end of term, but nominations for our big schools prize are open until 31 July! 🌞 FIVE schools will WIN £1,000/€1,000 to #rebuildthelibrary - and if your nomination is picked, you'll bag a £100/€120 gift card to spend on books📚 Which school will you nominate? ⬇️ buff.ly/sFkru3s

Huge thanks to everyone who has left a rating or review for ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO so far. These can really help readers to find new books and possibly increase my chances of acquiring a unicorn, so if you've read the book and feel able to leave a rating/review, thank you! linktr.ee/edgechristop...

If anyone’s wondering where all the cake went… it’s at ours. When you’re celebrating an 18th, a 21st AND also have a book launch all within ten days you get prepared 😂 Good job my lovely friend has a massive freezer #cakecelebrations

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#sundaymorningbookchat this morning is about childrens books that tackle hard hitting themes. Recently read Mayowa that tackles refugees, channel crossings, politics &racism. What other books/ authors introduce more complex themes in a child friendly way? tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/m...

Our school librarian has wrapped up these books to encourage children to find their genre… children were very excited!

Mayowa and the Sea of Words (@waterstones.bsky.social childrens book of June)by Chibundu Onuzo is brilliant magical book &whole lot more: social responsibility, politics &current affairs make this a prominent book for kids @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/m...

This news story seems like an opportune moment to let you know there is an audiobook of ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO, which is brilliantly read by Imogen Wilde. Check it out here: www.audible.co.uk/pd/Escape-Ro... @nosycrow.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

⭐️COOOEEEE⭐️ Get your mitts on one of these VERY limited Shroomer Keyrings (can confirm the are AWESOME!) at one of these brilliant #indiebookshops when you get your copy of Happy Hills Mr Big Fluff Rules!!!…

I will be causing Loki chaos and entertaining children this sunday at 4pm in Barnes, Kitson Hall. Come and help me lower the tone of a west london literary festival! #KidLitUK Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/checkout-ext...

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Funnily enough I’ve just started making a list! bsky.app/profile/did:... I’d definitely highlight @rshipbshop.bsky.social, @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social, @telltales.bsky.social and @bookwagonuk.bsky.social who are all wonderful and dedicated children’s book sellers.

Morning, Here at TT until around 5pm today (Wednesday June 18th) Chapter & Charm Co. Will be here too! Do nip along and see Sarah - if you’re looking for a birthday gift, an end of term gift (it’s #ThankATeacherDay …just sayin’!) or just a ‘thinking of you’ gift, they probably have what you …

Please support her any way you can : via her bookshop.org page, by emailing/DMing her, or by popping in (- the coffee and cakes can now be highly recommended!). And yes, I **may** have left with a souvenir or ten 🤭

I can no longer call @telltales.bsky.social the friendliest bookshop I've never been to....because today I finally went! Les is without doubt the most welcoming of hosts, rightfully proud of her beautiful book heaven, and SO passionate about her books. We had the most lovely lovely time.