I've just remembered that I open on Mondays in December. This Monday is December. Send help 😭😭😭 Or chocolate...

A perfect snapshot of an independent bookshop. Pupils from St Colman’s came to pick books thanks to your pay-it-forward donations. This is what shopping local does - big chains and online stores don’t give back to the community. Thank you! They’ll be back in the New Year to spend the remainder.

As a small #IndependentBookshop, I can't give you the massive discounts that chain stores can. What I can give you is 10% off, a FREE tote bag, and a proof copy of a book until midnight on Sunday. Use COLOUR at the checkout. Shares much appreciated xx bridgebooksdromore.co.uk

Thanks to @stubailie.bsky.social for coming along last night to entertain us with tales from the music world over the past 40 years. Everyone really enjoyed it! Thanks, as ever, to @mikephilpott.bsky.social for hosting. You can pick up all of Stuart's books in-store now!

If you love an audio book and would like to support an independent bookshop, you can do so by using my link on @libro.fm They have a sale running until December 1st, with members taking an additional 30% off. Winner winner, chicken dinner. libro.fm/bridgebooks

Lovely people saying lovely things make me cry 😭😭😭

I'll say it again, I have the #BestCustomersInTheWorld! Thanks to the lovely @joanneinbelfast.bsky.social for the gifts ♥️

#histbookchat #sinology New arrival! The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China by Ruixue Jia & Hongbin Li (2025) - supplied by Aunty Lesley of @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social who was awarded her English degree after reading only one book (Great Gatsby) just to stop her rabbiting on about it

Fewer than 10 tickets left for the book event this Sunday at The Court House Bangor. Terri Hooley is performing live with his pal Michael. Next Wednesday I'm at Mulholland's, Dromore, talking to Mike Philpott. Big thanks to @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social for this.Ticket links below.

Look what's available to pre-order! From bestselling author & great friend to Bridge Books, @liznugent.bsky.social comes The Truth About Ruby Cooper. I can't tell you how excited I & the legions of Liz fans are for this one. Pre-order a copy with £2 off RRP. bridgebooksdromore.co.uk?s=The+truth+...

Another quick one tonight as I'm off out again. Two weeks in a row - I'll need a lie down for a fortnight! Thank you so much for your support this week. Honestly, it means the world. This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles for you to peruse!

One can never have too many new book arrivals...

"Describe yourself in two books." Me...

Would you like a book for just £2? I'm having another clear out and offering these books at a ridiculous price. Please note that some might have slight damage, but tbh, a lot are uncollected and unpaid for orders. Yes, I know, take a deposit in the future 😭 bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product-cate...

British rain or Irish rain, I've got you covered. Just call me your umbrella.

I’ve actually done a thing on time – the first 12 Books of Christmas box is ready! Fancy gifting “the best Christmas present ever”? Just tell me the recipient's favourite genre + your budget. From £48 (and £5 off if you reuse last year’s box).

I'm heading out out, but time for a quick thank you to everyone for your support this week. Here are this week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles for your delight! #BookSky

Launch day for The Song Is Nearly Over. A lovely feeling. Now in stock at @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social, Waterstones Belfast & Forestside plus No Alibis. Also available online at Bandcamp, Ebay and Music Glue. #thesongisnearlyover

Siri, show me something beautiful on this grey and miserable Friday morning... 😍😍😍 bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/osca...

THEY’RE BACK! The 12 Books of Christmas were a big hit last year, and people have been asking, so they're back! 12 wrapped books, one surprise every month of 2026. Prices from £48 (or £5 off if you reuse last year’s box). All I need from you is the preferred genre (if any), and I’ll do the rest.

Dromore, Nov 26: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

Book events! The Belfast launch, Nov 6 is almost sold out. Maybe a dozen tickets left. Then Manchester and @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social, Nov 14, and Dromore, Nov. 26 with @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Ticket links below. More events TBA in Dundalk, Bangor and East Belfast #thesongisnearlyover

This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles inevitably contains Nobody's Girl by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre. Please keep buying it and get her story out to even more people. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being lovely and supporting this tiny indie bookshop! You're all stars!

Latest arrival for Halloween!! The Revolutionists by Jason Burke (2025) @jasonburke2.bsky.social from The Bodley Head as as supplied by the Scream (Drama) Queen of Dromore herself 🧙‍♀️🧹🐈, Aunty Lesley of Bridge Books @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social #histbookchat #BookSky📚💜

Hector is back! In An Irish Word a Day, Hector makes adding an Irish word a day to your vocabulary, a habit that’s as easy as brushing your teeth. Month by month, he shares stories & words, from the practical to the magical helping you reclaim your oidhreacht (heritage).

Stationery addicts, look away now... A new range of literary quote notebooks and pens have just arrived! Perfect for the budding writers amongst you, or like me, if you love to write a to-do list, which you promptly forget about 🙈

I’ll be in conversation with Mark Carruthers and Colin Davidson on Dec 2, courtesy of @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

I'm absolutely delighted to announce an evening with Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers to celebrate the publication of Twelve Paintings, an intimate and compelling exploration of the life and work of renowned artist Colin Davidson. Tickets via the link 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

A little round-up of #IrishBookWeek and news that I've extended the 20% off until midnight tonight (26th). Use IRISH20 for a bargain on both Irish fiction and non-fiction! bridgebooksdromore.co.uk

#SpéirGhorm #IrishBookWeek #Day8 📚💙 An Irish Book I discovered at a bookshop event. I picked up #TheGhostLimb by @clairemitchell.bsky.social at the #DromoreBookFestival - organised by the legendary @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social. Claire was joined onstage by @lindaervine.bsky.social that night.

That's a wrap on #IrishBookWeek. It genuinely has been lovely. Three events, plus two Library NI events and lots of love for Irish books & authors! This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles stack has to be the bestselling Irish titles of the week! Thank you for all your support, Les xx

Day 8 #IrishBookWeekChallenge (yes, @lwestwoodauthor.bsky.social, 8 days in our week) Share an Irish book you discovered at a book event. I'm having to bend the rule today as, obvs, I knew this book already, but after listening to Wendy speak on Monday night, I can't wait to start The Benfactors!

Day 4 of #IrishBookWeekChallenge: Share an Irish book you read recently. #IrishBookWeek Love female #history? Irish #history? The lives of ten remarkable women overshadowed by famous Irish husbands

I had a fantastic time in Dromore and Lesley is a powerhouse champion of books and authors. Thanks to all the lovely readers who came along, it was a pleasure to meet you ❤️

We had a wonderful evening with #IrishBookWeek ambassador @sheilawriter.bsky.social last night. Sheila chatted openly and warmly with @mikephilpott.bsky.social and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️

Day 7 #IrishBookWeekChallenge: Share an Irish book you are going to read next. This one is all on Wee Alan, who chose it as our book club read for November. It's not my usual genre, but I'll give it a go!

Day 6 #IrishBookWeekChallenge: Share a book set in Northern Ireland. Not just one book, but all of Claire Allan's books are set here! Don't forget you can still get 20% off all Irish fiction and non-fiction until Saturday. Use IRISH20 at the checkout 💚 bridgebooksdromore.co.uk

I have a work experience girl #WEG every Wednesday afternoon from now until June. Here she is modelling this week's new arrivals. She made a comment about my tea. She may not last until June 😉

Day 5 of the #IrishBookWeekChallenge: Share an Irish book that you bought in a local bookshop. Does my own shop count? Our last book club read, Thirst Trap, by Gráinne O'Hare. Did you know book clubs get 20% off on more than 4 copies at Bridge Books? (Shameless advertising 🙈)

Tomorrow evening, an actual legend of Irish fiction will be in Dromore! Join us for an evening with @sheilawriter.bsky.social chatting with @mikephilpott.bsky.social. Plus, I've just remembered that tomorrow is my birthday so you absolutely must come along! www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...

I loved this evening. Thank you for having me.

Can we take a moment to talk about our event with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social... Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!

What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social organised by @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.

Day 3 of the #IrishBookWeekChallenge: An Irish Debut Book. It has to be the superb Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell. I can not recommend this book highly enough. If you've been to the shop, I've likely tried to make you buy it! It will be hard to beat as my book of the year.

#SpeirGorm #SpéirGhorm #IrishBookWeek #Day2 📚💙 #BookSky Share an Irish language book. #TreeDogs, #BansheeFingers and Other #IrishWords for Nature by #ManchánMagan. This book is an absolute beauty, and Manchán (who died recently) is a very sore loss.

Day 2 of #IrishBookWeekChallenge: An Irish language book. I'm going a bit extra and sharing two. The bestselling Irish Words You Should Know which FLEW off the shelves last year & this beautiful edition of Kevin and the Blackbirds. Can't wait for @lwestwoodauthor.bsky.social's post today...

#SpeirGorm ##SpéirGhorm #IrishBookWeek #Day1 @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social is an award winning bookshop in Dromore, Co Down. Lesley, the owner, is a local celebrity who also launched the Dromore Book Festival this year. (I sincerely hope it returns next year). The tea is also legendary.

What a lovely start to #IrishBookWeek today! I thought everyone was shopped out after last weekend, but apparently not! This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles sees five titles of the late Manchán Magan in the pile, plus a spot for the literary Xmas baubles. Thank you, everyone, for your support xx

Day 1 of #IrishBookWeekChallenge and, as it would be in poor taste to choose myself (or would it?), I'm highlighting @bookspapersciss.bsky.social on Stranmillis in Belfast! Spacious and elegant, it's everything Bridge Books isn't 🙈. Join in and use the hastag!

A window full of Irish authors, Irish books, and Irish issues to celebrate #IrishBookWeek, which runs from tomorrow, 18th -25th of October! Remember to use IRISH20 at the checkout for 20% off all week! bridgebooksdromore.co.uk