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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Apr 11

On #NationalPetDay, this Very Good Girl would like to offer her support and best wishes to all the other pups out there whose humans fail to understand that sticks are a much better thing to collect than books.

A large black Labrador with a long stick in it's mouth

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Apr 7

If you're looking for a light-hearted historical romance where nothing too awful happens, this is it. And let's be honest, with the world as it is these days, sometimes a magical bookish escape is exactly what we all need!

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Book Review: The Lamplighter's Bookshop by Sophie Austin

Every book tells a story. Every heart hides a secret. In the shadowy aisles of the Lamplighter's Bookshop, secrets lie as thick as the dust...

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Book Subscription Box With Luxury Chocolate | Delivery UK & Ireland

Discover your next favourite read with our subscription box for book-lovers. Get a new book from your favourite genre plus surprise treat delivered to your door.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 24

Books not flowers are what she really wants this Mother’s Day. And books that arrive beautifully wrapped along with locally-made gifts and treats are even better!

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Mother's Day Gifts | For Mums Who Love To Read

Say it with books this Mother's Day! Show your love and appreciation with a unique and memorable gift that lets them know how much you care. With our thoughtfully curated gift boxes, they'll have the ...

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 21

It’s Friday… who fancies a Blind Date With A Book?

Tip-tap your fingers on over to our website and in the shake of a lamb’s tail, the postie will be at your doorstep, new book in hand. #books

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 20

As Amazon ie lands, a reminder that you can enjoy the convenience of online shopping & still support small local business.

Do local shops have a website? Are there small online businesses based in your area? There’s enormous local creativity within every community, but it needs your support.

Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 15

Beware the ides of March, my friends.

(Unless, of course, it leads you towards ordering a new book box from us today.)

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 8

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself” Virginia Woolf

Shoutout to all the wonderful women writers, past and present, whose words have inspired, informed, uplifted and entertained us. ❤️

#InternationalWomensDay

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 6

It’s World Book Day!

And since we just can’t let that go by without some sort of treat for our friends and followers, we’re adding a free bonus book to every gift box ordered today. 📚📚🎁

Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 5

I’d forgotten about the Chalet School books - they were marvellous! And there were so many of them too.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Mar 5

Since it’s #WorldBookDay tomorrow, we’re curious - what was your favourite childhood read?

For me, Anne of Green Gables and The Dark Is Rising were ones I read so many times, I’ve lost count!

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 4

Agreed! I don’t know that area at all but the coastal location was brought to life beautifully and the dialogue just felt so authentic to the characters, subtly changing as they grew older and matured.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 4

Read it recently too and it was wonderful! Loved the characters and the way they developed throughout the story.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 3

Same! It’s one of those ones where you get to the end but then keep turning it over in your mind to figure out what just happened.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 3

That’s very true actually. It would certainly make for an unforgettable day...

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 3

Loved Piranesi! And I think it’s one of those ones that I’ll notice something different in with each reread.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 3

Really?! Oh my goodness, I would never have guessed. They’ve got so good at this (and that is not a compliment!)

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 3

Oh that’s a good idea! I hadn’t considered using differing spelling as a way to filter out the noise. Thank you!

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 3

Just finished Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek and am about to dive into Butter. (The book, I mean. Not literally because that would be no way to start a Monday.)

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 2

Good to know!

Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 2

The Bee Sting is marvellous - I was never quite sure where the story would go. And I’ve been curious about Piglet.

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 2

This is definitely going on my list!

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 2

I didn’t know about the keyword bit - thank you so much!

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Feb 2

You’re probably right. I’ve been reluctant to block accounts that I don’t necessarily object to - but equally if they only post politics, follow tens of thousands of accounts and are in the US, they’re probably not interested in engaging with a middle-aged bookseller near Belfast. It’s exhausting!

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Paperback Down @paperbackdown.bsky.social · Jan 24

A very fine stick!

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