Bert’s Books
@bertsbooks.bsky.social
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]
Email us on [email protected]
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It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Our first book through the tills (to a very determined young man) today was Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom!
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Our first book through the tills (to a very determined young man) today was Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom!
Who would like to buy a book today?
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Who would like to buy a book today?
There is an amber weather warning. That means you need to stay inside with a book all weekend.
If you haven't got a book... we're open for another hour and a half, and currently not under water.
If you haven't got a book... we're open for another hour and a half, and currently not under water.
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
There is an amber weather warning. That means you need to stay inside with a book all weekend.
If you haven't got a book... we're open for another hour and a half, and currently not under water.
If you haven't got a book... we're open for another hour and a half, and currently not under water.
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Just the most beautiful thing to get in the post…a book. Tied with a bow.
Treat yourself to a purchase from @bertsbooks.bsky.social #booksky
Treat yourself to a purchase from @bertsbooks.bsky.social #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Just the most beautiful thing to get in the post…a book. Tied with a bow.
Treat yourself to a purchase from @bertsbooks.bsky.social #booksky
Treat yourself to a purchase from @bertsbooks.bsky.social #booksky
I've just sent out a book that was ordered on the 19th January 2024, so I've nearly finished last year's to do list.
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I've just sent out a book that was ordered on the 19th January 2024, so I've nearly finished last year's to do list.
First book of the day is Lee Child's "Exit Strategy" - Michael
November 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
First book of the day is Lee Child's "Exit Strategy" - Michael
Friday is upon us! Ready yourselves for the weekend, folks! - Michael
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Friday is upon us! Ready yourselves for the weekend, folks! - Michael
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When @travisbaldree.bsky.social latest signed book arrives from @bertsbooks.bsky.social that's Christmas reading sorted.
Yes, somehow I'm going to have to wait and not read it sooner.
Yes, somehow I'm going to have to wait and not read it sooner.
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
When @travisbaldree.bsky.social latest signed book arrives from @bertsbooks.bsky.social that's Christmas reading sorted.
Yes, somehow I'm going to have to wait and not read it sooner.
Yes, somehow I'm going to have to wait and not read it sooner.
I'm supposed to be doing housework... so instead, let's take a look at the Top 10 bestselling pre-orders at Bert's!
In 10th place - Brimstone by Callie Hart is out next week! We've one signed copy left.
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brim...
In 10th place - Brimstone by Callie Hart is out next week! We've one signed copy left.
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brim...
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I'm supposed to be doing housework... so instead, let's take a look at the Top 10 bestselling pre-orders at Bert's!
In 10th place - Brimstone by Callie Hart is out next week! We've one signed copy left.
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brim...
In 10th place - Brimstone by Callie Hart is out next week! We've one signed copy left.
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brim...
I’ve got things to do…! I’ll try this tomorrow… 👀
Booklovers, your favourite game is back! 📚🔎
Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion).
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion).
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I’ve got things to do…! I’ll try this tomorrow… 👀
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Just arrived from @bertsbooks.bsky.social and perfect timing as I have finished the current book. @travisbaldree.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Just arrived from @bertsbooks.bsky.social and perfect timing as I have finished the current book. @travisbaldree.bsky.social
First book of the day, Alex Hay's "The Housekeepers"! - Michael
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
First book of the day, Alex Hay's "The Housekeepers"! - Michael
Last night I finished @tomhindle.bsky.social's new book, "A Killer in Paradise", which is out in January.
He's done it again, it's a brilliant page turner!
You can pre-order (signed!) copies from us now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/a-ki...
He's done it again, it's a brilliant page turner!
You can pre-order (signed!) copies from us now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/a-ki...
A Killer in Paradise (15th January 2026)
When five old friends are invited to join Abigail Blythe at the launch of her luxury hotel in the Costa Rican rainforest, they jump at the chance to spend a week in paradise. None of them have hear…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Last night I finished @tomhindle.bsky.social's new book, "A Killer in Paradise", which is out in January.
He's done it again, it's a brilliant page turner!
You can pre-order (signed!) copies from us now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/a-ki...
He's done it again, it's a brilliant page turner!
You can pre-order (signed!) copies from us now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/a-ki...
I think it’s Thursday?
Whatever it is, it’s definitely a good day to buy a book! - Michael
Whatever it is, it’s definitely a good day to buy a book! - Michael
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I think it’s Thursday?
Whatever it is, it’s definitely a good day to buy a book! - Michael
Whatever it is, it’s definitely a good day to buy a book! - Michael
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Exciting book post from @bertsbooks.bsky.social, beautifully beribboned as ever!
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Exciting book post from @bertsbooks.bsky.social, beautifully beribboned as ever!
Kate Claxton came in to sign copies of her new book The Good Ship Bed!
At the same time, Harriet Hitchen came in to sign Swindon Mountain! The crossover we never knew we needed! - Michael
At the same time, Harriet Hitchen came in to sign Swindon Mountain! The crossover we never knew we needed! - Michael
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Kate Claxton came in to sign copies of her new book The Good Ship Bed!
At the same time, Harriet Hitchen came in to sign Swindon Mountain! The crossover we never knew we needed! - Michael
At the same time, Harriet Hitchen came in to sign Swindon Mountain! The crossover we never knew we needed! - Michael
First book of the day, "Girl in Pieces"! - Michael
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
First book of the day, "Girl in Pieces"! - Michael
We had a great event with Kristiane Westray last night talking all things whisky.
If you’ve got a whisky lover in your life, this is a great gift - or perfect if you want to learn more yourself! Signed copies available now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/savo...
If you’ve got a whisky lover in your life, this is a great gift - or perfect if you want to learn more yourself! Signed copies available now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/savo...
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We had a great event with Kristiane Westray last night talking all things whisky.
If you’ve got a whisky lover in your life, this is a great gift - or perfect if you want to learn more yourself! Signed copies available now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/savo...
If you’ve got a whisky lover in your life, this is a great gift - or perfect if you want to learn more yourself! Signed copies available now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/savo...
Look, it’s not raining in the shop or on the website so those seem like good cosy places to go if you ask me. - Michael
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Look, it’s not raining in the shop or on the website so those seem like good cosy places to go if you ask me. - Michael
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It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Oh hey… are you one of those people with some Bert points? It’s the middle of the month, so now would be an excellent time to spend them.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Oh hey… are you one of those people with some Bert points? It’s the middle of the month, so now would be an excellent time to spend them.
Also going out today, “Brigands & Breadknives”, the third Legends & Lattes one.
There’s a legendary elf and a talking sword in this one. - Michael
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There’s a legendary elf and a talking sword in this one. - Michael
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November 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Also going out today, “Brigands & Breadknives”, the third Legends & Lattes one.
There’s a legendary elf and a talking sword in this one. - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brig...
There’s a legendary elf and a talking sword in this one. - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brig...
New books heading out today, first up “Eleanor”, Alice Loxton’s history of one of our forgotten queens. - Michael
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November 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
New books heading out today, first up “Eleanor”, Alice Loxton’s history of one of our forgotten queens. - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/elea...
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/elea...
If you’ve any budding young carpenters in your life, we’ve got signed copies of Nick Offerman’s book on carpentry for kids, “Little Woodchucks” while stocks last! - Michael
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November 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you’ve any budding young carpenters in your life, we’ve got signed copies of Nick Offerman’s book on carpentry for kids, “Little Woodchucks” while stocks last! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/litt...
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/litt...
Pedro and I are here today, so come say hello and buy a book! - Michael
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Pedro and I are here today, so come say hello and buy a book! - Michael