SPOTY is so great. It's such a lovely reminder of GOOD STUFF.

Hey. Today's been ace! Went to the post office twice with sacks of stuff (thanks for buying stuff btw). Ran 8k in a bit of a storm. That was fun. Did spaghetti Bolognese for tea. Generally felt good.

Christmas book swap arrived! Can’t wait to open and see what Simon’s picked for me. Thanks Simon @biggreenbooks.bsky.social and Sarah @sarahalba.bsky.social for being kind enough to buy mine as part of #BuyAStrangerABook You’re both amazing. Merry Christmas.

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My @biggreenbooks.bsky.social Festive book swap has arrived. Hello new book buddy @alasdairstuart.bsky.social 👋

No, they didn't. I'll probs do a special one on Monday, so is it OK to offer out again?

DON'T PANIC! There's still time to order books to get delivered before Christmas. My website lists a plethora of gorgeous SIGNED books, but I can order pretty much anything. So message me or email [email protected] with any requests and I'll do my very best to help you out. Ta.

It's #buyastrangerabook day! @clairecopperman.bsky.social is offering to buy two lucky people a copy each of any book by the magnificent Tom Cox. Most are on my website here www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php?se... So if you'd like one, just get in touch. UK only.

FREE BOOK! I put this offer up seven hours ago. It's been reposted twenty odd times. But not one request. #buyastrangerabook

Another lovely #buyastrangerabook offer. Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books. The Tiger Who Came to Tea Owl Babies Tabby McTat Otto the Book Bear Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.

Another amazing #buyastrangerabook offer! @jenillustrates.bsky.social is offering to buy two people a book each. One for a grown up & one for a child. I'll post them out so you get them for Christmas. Any book (not just the ones on my website). So get in touch if you'd like a book UK only

NOBODY? #buyastrangerabook

There's been loads of offers to get kids books this #BuyAStrangerABook day. Love to see it. This one is still up for grabs! 💙📚

Always such a fun offer from Melissa. Let her know what you like and she will make some recommendations and get you the obe you pick! #BuyAStrangerABook 💙📚

Look. Today's #buyastrangerabook day as been amazing. THANK YOU. As far as I can see, about 21 books have been given out! That's incredible! I think there are still a couple to sort out, but that's OK. I'm off to bed. I've had an ACE day. Thanks.

This #buyastrangerabook day offer is still up for grabs! If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20). So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out. UK only.

This #buyastrangerabook offer is still up for grabs! @lnr.bsky.social has sent me some dosh to buy someone a book with (£15-£20), so if there's a particular book you're looking for, just ask! UK only

Here's another #buyastrangerabook day offer! @apcrft.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person a book. If there's something you've been meaning to read for ages, and for one reason or another, haven't got round to getting it, Arfur will buy it for you. Up to £25. UK only Get in touch!

It's #buyastrangerabook day & @melissaschuh.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a book. So if you'd like a book but aren't sure what, let Melissa know the kinda stuff you like reading. She will then give you a choice of 4 books. Pick your favourite & Melissa will pay for it! UK only GO!

This #buyastrangerabook offer from @61jab.bsky.social is still up for grabs. Grab it!

A few years ago my former TV themes band did a Christmas album and advent calendar, but we didn’t have enough Christmassy TV themes, so we had to fill it up with original compositions and this one from Paul was by far the best. We’ve been singing it all week. “French Hen” youtu.be/igV26JDT48M?...

Sorry, I was wrong. Paul's Christmassy tribute to Stevie Wonder – which I INEXPLICABLY FORGOT ABOUT – is even better. It's worth waiting for the chorus.

I do a Book Club subscription (see attached). for #buyastrangerabook day, in memory of his Dad, who died this year, @mjazzg.bsky.social is offering to buy a 6 month subscription for for someone who'll be by themselves at Xmas or working Xmas shifts in NHS. If you'd like it, get in touch. UK only.

That's right. A House in Gross Disorder is published by Oxford Uni Press. It's a "print on demand" title (I demand it, they print it). It'll take 2-4 weeks. It's £14.99 + £1 P+P.

Here's another wonderful #buyastrangerabook day offer. @argentology.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £30. Anything (not just what's on my website). So, if there's a particular book you'd like, get in touch! UK only.

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It's time! #buyastrangerabook

IT'S WEDNESDAY! It's #buyastrangerabook day. The grooviest of all the days. I'll give out TWO books. FOR FREE. If you'd like one, let me know. Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know. It's a thing! Look. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... UK only.

It's #buyastrangerabook day. People buy other people books cos they can and they're ace! @lnr.bsky.social has sent me some dosh to buy someone a book with (£15-£20), so if there's a particular book you're looking for, just ask! UK only

More #buyastrangerabook day magic. If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20). So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out. UK only.

I got my @biggreenbooks.bsky.social advent book today. Nothing like a big slab of Dairy Milk arriving at 10am to say it's Christmas. Delightful times!

Postman has been @biggreenbooks.bsky.social #FestiveBigGreenBookSwap #biggreenbooks #booksandchocolate

I have another #buyastrangerabook offer to tell you about. @61jab.bsky.social has sent me £20 to spend on kids books to give away. So if there's a particular kids book you'd like to get for a young person, let us know! UK only

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THE BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE! Winner announced tonight! Win all these SIGNED books (and more!). More importantly, help raise money for two schools to spend on books! Tickets just £2 each. www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...

Thanks so much to EVERYONE who bought tickets and shared the posts i've been putting up relentlessly for the last week. The schools will be so happy to hear how much you've helped raise. I've just phoned the winner. She was shocked and (I think) very happy!

I've got some SIGNED copies of the kid's version of "Tina. The Dog Who Changed the World" by Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social It's such a lovely uplifting book. It's on my website HERE if you'd like one. A most excellent doggo related present! www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE DRAW! We did a raffle to raise some dosh, so two schools could buy some books. (see attached post). Want to know who won? Want to know how much we raised? Here is the draw!

Also, i'm really sorry about using the word "bookish". It's not something i'm proud of.

SOMEONE JUST BOUGHT ONE!

Last minute bookish present idea? A Big Green Book Club subscription! It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading. I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs. Kids and adults. INFO HERE www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...

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Today we went to Eastbourne. Saw this wonderful bird action near the Pier.

It's now £40!

Hey gang. A couple of months ago the amazing Grace Quantock & I launched a Crowdfunder to try and get her book "Living Well with Chronic Illness" into as many hospitals and health centres as possible. We're just £50 away from our stretch target! PLEASE SHARE www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/86e1e73e29...

YOU BEAUTIES! You did it! Thank you. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/86e1e73e29...

Thank you! We've just reached the target on our Crowdfunder. I can't tell you how much this means. It's been something I really wanted to work. And thanks to you it has. With Grace's permission, this is an email she just sent me. I'm overwhelmed. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/86e1e73e29...

Hey gang. I've spent the whole day sorting out this year's Festive Big Green Book Swap. I send two strangers the same book based on what they like reading Then they become book buddies. It's a wonderful & exhausting logistical nightmare Almost finished www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...

You need my Christmas jumper!

I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents I just want a book to read I just want one for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true oh All I want’s a book bought by you.