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Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB Email us on [email protected]

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

As part of celebrating Bookshop Day, Bert’s is donating £100 worth of books to 12 schools across Swindon.

Literacy levels in Swindon have fallen behind the national average, so we’re making a commitment to do this every year – but it will take us seven years to make sure every school benefits.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 17h

ICYMI: Bookshop.org has launched a new e-book platform, enabling indie bookshops to access the growing e-book market in the UK 👇 #BookSky

Bookshop.org launches new e-book platform for indie bookshops

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

Aaaand finally, our number 1 bestseller pre-order right now? It's @alicefeeney.com of course - with My Husband's Wife

I've read this and genuinely think it's her best yet. Pre-order a signed and dedicated copy right here:

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

Bert's doesn't have favourites, but if we did, supplier of jammy biscuits @jenniegauthor.bsky.social might be one of them.

She is in second place with The Barbecue at No. 9 - and you can pre-order a signed and dedicated copy here: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

Making it into 3rd place by just one copy is the new one from Will Dean - Adrift isn't out until February, but you can get ahead of the game and pre-order it now:

bertsbooks.co.uk/product/adri...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

You'll have to wait a little longer for 4th place - Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree is out in November - BUT the good news is, you can still pre-order a signed copy!

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

Into the Top 5 now, and another new release for this month (Busy month, is some kind of pagan or religious festival coming up?)

The Rose Field is the long-awaited new book from Philip Pullman

In a surprising twist, you can order a copy here: bertsbooks.co.uk/the-rose-field

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

KIDS, WAIT TILL YOU HEAR THIS - It's Liza with a Z in 6th place. Her biography comes out in March next year

No more signed copies AT THE MOMENT - but you never know...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

Another October release for 7th place It's The Murder at World's End by @mossmontmomery.bsky.social

I LOVED this one, and can't wait for everyone to read it on the 30th October

Go on, order yourself a copy: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

In 8th place is a book that comes out in just FOUR days time. It's Virgin, the latest poetry collection from @holliemcnish.bsky.social !

Order yourself a copy here: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/virg...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

A complete swerve for 9th place - It's the 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from Jeff Kinney

We've run out of signed copies of this one, but if you want one for release date on the 21st, then pre-order now!

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 18h

There's been LOADS of new releases recently, which means it's time for a refreshed look at our Top 10 pre-orders:

In 10th place, it's Travels with Agatha Christie - no, not a memoir from Michael, it's from David Suchet!

There are a couple of signed copies left: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/trav...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

I MUST keep all my Captain Janeway gifs.

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Mine was the same!

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 20h

Treat yourself! - Michael
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Vagabond (14th October 2025)

There are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Emmy award-winning actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The…

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 20h

First book of the day, Tim Curry's memoir, "Vagabond". - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 20h

Here you go! And now I'm tempted by that one myself... - Michael
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The Pretender

Kill the pretender. Do not let it be known that there was a pretender to kill. The year is 1483 and England is in peril. The much-despised Richard III is not long for the throne, and the man who wi…

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 21h

Happy Sunday, what can we get you today? - Michael

Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary - Diane Keaton

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 22h

Did you buy a book on Bookshop Day, yesterday? Well done, you did a good thing! Reward yourself by buying a book today!

If you didn’t… oops! You better buy a book today to make up for it.