Peters
@peters-books.bsky.social
Family-owned specialist supplier of books and furniture to schools, academies and public libraries, celebrating our 90th birthday in 2025.
📚 Visit us at peters.co.uk Instagram: petersbooks
📚 Visit us at peters.co.uk Instagram: petersbooks
We're delighted to be sponsoring @ascelnetwork.bsky.social's upcoming virtual conference on 19 November!
We were also delighted to welcome the ASCEL team to our bookshop earlier this month, discussing ways we can work alongside one another to ensure readers stay at the heart of what we do.
We were also delighted to welcome the ASCEL team to our bookshop earlier this month, discussing ways we can work alongside one another to ensure readers stay at the heart of what we do.
October 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We're delighted to be sponsoring @ascelnetwork.bsky.social's upcoming virtual conference on 19 November!
We were also delighted to welcome the ASCEL team to our bookshop earlier this month, discussing ways we can work alongside one another to ensure readers stay at the heart of what we do.
We were also delighted to welcome the ASCEL team to our bookshop earlier this month, discussing ways we can work alongside one another to ensure readers stay at the heart of what we do.
🌟Peters Children's Book of the Year 2026 Longlist reveal!🌟
Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
October 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🌟Peters Children's Book of the Year 2026 Longlist reveal!🌟
Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
Delight in the changing season with our latest Book of the Week, An Autumn Day for Bear, by Bonny Becker and illustrated by Kady Macdonald Denton! 🍂📚
Read Children's Librarian Emma's full review here: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Read Children's Librarian Emma's full review here: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Delight in the changing season with our latest Book of the Week, An Autumn Day for Bear, by Bonny Becker and illustrated by Kady Macdonald Denton! 🍂📚
Read Children's Librarian Emma's full review here: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Read Children's Librarian Emma's full review here: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
For World Mental Health Day, our team joined in with @literacy-trust.bsky.social's #Take10ToRead, taking over our Reading Cafe and bookshop!
You can find out more about the campaign including year-round resources here: literacytrust.org.uk/take-10/ 📚
You can find out more about the campaign including year-round resources here: literacytrust.org.uk/take-10/ 📚
October 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
For World Mental Health Day, our team joined in with @literacy-trust.bsky.social's #Take10ToRead, taking over our Reading Cafe and bookshop!
You can find out more about the campaign including year-round resources here: literacytrust.org.uk/take-10/ 📚
You can find out more about the campaign including year-round resources here: literacytrust.org.uk/take-10/ 📚
In a special project close to our hearts, last week saw the opening of 'Ray's Library' at Stanton Cross Primary School, in memory of our former Managing Director Ray Dyer.
Thanks to @cressidacowell.bsky.social for leading the heart-warming opening ceremony
peters.co.uk/news-page/ra...
Thanks to @cressidacowell.bsky.social for leading the heart-warming opening ceremony
peters.co.uk/news-page/ra...
September 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
In a special project close to our hearts, last week saw the opening of 'Ray's Library' at Stanton Cross Primary School, in memory of our former Managing Director Ray Dyer.
Thanks to @cressidacowell.bsky.social for leading the heart-warming opening ceremony
peters.co.uk/news-page/ra...
Thanks to @cressidacowell.bsky.social for leading the heart-warming opening ceremony
peters.co.uk/news-page/ra...
An accessible, punchy read, our latest Book of the week, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni ✨
September 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
An accessible, punchy read, our latest Book of the week, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni ✨
A funny, warm, heartfelt novel, our new Book of the week is The Last Bard by Maz Evans 🎭
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A funny, warm, heartfelt novel, our new Book of the week is The Last Bard by Maz Evans 🎭
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
When Sabrina and Jalaal paths cross it's love at first sight, but can they overcome differences of family, culture and religion to stay together?
Our new Book of the week is debut YA romance novel, Love On Sight by Asli Jensen ❤️
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
Our new Book of the week is debut YA romance novel, Love On Sight by Asli Jensen ❤️
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
When Sabrina and Jalaal paths cross it's love at first sight, but can they overcome differences of family, culture and religion to stay together?
Our new Book of the week is debut YA romance novel, Love On Sight by Asli Jensen ❤️
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
Our new Book of the week is debut YA romance novel, Love On Sight by Asli Jensen ❤️
Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
🌟 Upcoming webinar 🌟
Explore the world of middle-grade plus! This often-overlooked category provides choice for young readers who are ready for more complexity than middle grade, but for whom themes in YA would be unsuitable.
Learn more and register today: follettsoftware.com/.../middle-g...
Explore the world of middle-grade plus! This often-overlooked category provides choice for young readers who are ready for more complexity than middle grade, but for whom themes in YA would be unsuitable.
Learn more and register today: follettsoftware.com/.../middle-g...
September 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🌟 Upcoming webinar 🌟
Explore the world of middle-grade plus! This often-overlooked category provides choice for young readers who are ready for more complexity than middle grade, but for whom themes in YA would be unsuitable.
Learn more and register today: follettsoftware.com/.../middle-g...
Explore the world of middle-grade plus! This often-overlooked category provides choice for young readers who are ready for more complexity than middle grade, but for whom themes in YA would be unsuitable.
Learn more and register today: follettsoftware.com/.../middle-g...
Run a book club in your school or library? Then save the date!
On Thursday 11 September, @readingagency.bsky.social is leading #BookClubDayUK, a celebration of the benefits of book clubs.
Find out how to get involved: bookclubhub.co.uk/news/join-in...
On Thursday 11 September, @readingagency.bsky.social is leading #BookClubDayUK, a celebration of the benefits of book clubs.
Find out how to get involved: bookclubhub.co.uk/news/join-in...
September 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Run a book club in your school or library? Then save the date!
On Thursday 11 September, @readingagency.bsky.social is leading #BookClubDayUK, a celebration of the benefits of book clubs.
Find out how to get involved: bookclubhub.co.uk/news/join-in...
On Thursday 11 September, @readingagency.bsky.social is leading #BookClubDayUK, a celebration of the benefits of book clubs.
Find out how to get involved: bookclubhub.co.uk/news/join-in...
READERS - READY! 📚💥🏋🏾
Service Delivery Manager Chris presents our Book of the Week, Gladiators Ready!, the official companion guide to the hit entertainment show.
Mind-blowing stats and plenty of action photos make for a fun read for fans and newcomers. So, libraries and schools - ARE YOU READY? 📖🥊
Service Delivery Manager Chris presents our Book of the Week, Gladiators Ready!, the official companion guide to the hit entertainment show.
Mind-blowing stats and plenty of action photos make for a fun read for fans and newcomers. So, libraries and schools - ARE YOU READY? 📖🥊
August 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
READERS - READY! 📚💥🏋🏾
Service Delivery Manager Chris presents our Book of the Week, Gladiators Ready!, the official companion guide to the hit entertainment show.
Mind-blowing stats and plenty of action photos make for a fun read for fans and newcomers. So, libraries and schools - ARE YOU READY? 📖🥊
Service Delivery Manager Chris presents our Book of the Week, Gladiators Ready!, the official companion guide to the hit entertainment show.
Mind-blowing stats and plenty of action photos make for a fun read for fans and newcomers. So, libraries and schools - ARE YOU READY? 📖🥊
Celebrating 90 years of reaching generations of readers✨
Here's a look back at the first ever J S Peters bookshop when it opened in Birmingham in 1935. As we look to our future, we're excited to continue to work with librarians, teachers and others who champion reading for pleasure! 📚
Here's a look back at the first ever J S Peters bookshop when it opened in Birmingham in 1935. As we look to our future, we're excited to continue to work with librarians, teachers and others who champion reading for pleasure! 📚
August 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Celebrating 90 years of reaching generations of readers✨
Here's a look back at the first ever J S Peters bookshop when it opened in Birmingham in 1935. As we look to our future, we're excited to continue to work with librarians, teachers and others who champion reading for pleasure! 📚
Here's a look back at the first ever J S Peters bookshop when it opened in Birmingham in 1935. As we look to our future, we're excited to continue to work with librarians, teachers and others who champion reading for pleasure! 📚
Birmingham-born author Mark Billingham joins us for The Librarians Q&A, where librarians ask the questions!
We asked Mark about his relationship with libraries growing up. He's a passionate advocate for libraries in his hometown of Birmingham 📚
We asked Mark about his relationship with libraries growing up. He's a passionate advocate for libraries in his hometown of Birmingham 📚
August 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Birmingham-born author Mark Billingham joins us for The Librarians Q&A, where librarians ask the questions!
We asked Mark about his relationship with libraries growing up. He's a passionate advocate for libraries in his hometown of Birmingham 📚
We asked Mark about his relationship with libraries growing up. He's a passionate advocate for libraries in his hometown of Birmingham 📚
A charming tale that’s perfect for story time, our latest Book of the week is No Swimming by Ross Collins 🐰
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August 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A charming tale that’s perfect for story time, our latest Book of the week is No Swimming by Ross Collins 🐰
peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
Peters bookshop: early 80s vs now 📚
Our bookshop has been through many changes over the years. Now, we have a huge of wealth of books for schools and libraries, including educational titles, young adult fiction, graphic novels and more!
Our bookshop has been through many changes over the years. Now, we have a huge of wealth of books for schools and libraries, including educational titles, young adult fiction, graphic novels and more!
August 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Peters bookshop: early 80s vs now 📚
Our bookshop has been through many changes over the years. Now, we have a huge of wealth of books for schools and libraries, including educational titles, young adult fiction, graphic novels and more!
Our bookshop has been through many changes over the years. Now, we have a huge of wealth of books for schools and libraries, including educational titles, young adult fiction, graphic novels and more!
Our Book of the Week is a ROAR-some picture book from the winning duo Smriti Halls and Steve Small!
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@smritihallsauthor.bsky.social
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@smritihallsauthor.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Our Book of the Week is a ROAR-some picture book from the winning duo Smriti Halls and Steve Small!
peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
@smritihallsauthor.bsky.social
peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
@smritihallsauthor.bsky.social
We’re saddened to hear the loss of Allan Ahlberg, beloved by all ages for his jolly, witty and timeless tales.
Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
August 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We’re saddened to hear the loss of Allan Ahlberg, beloved by all ages for his jolly, witty and timeless tales.
Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
Peters Children's Book of the Year wouldn't be the same without the teachers, school librarians and public library staff who cast their vote.
Author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales @catcawthorne.bsky.social shares her gratitude 👇
Author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales @catcawthorne.bsky.social shares her gratitude 👇
July 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Peters Children's Book of the Year wouldn't be the same without the teachers, school librarians and public library staff who cast their vote.
Author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales @catcawthorne.bsky.social shares her gratitude 👇
Author of Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales @catcawthorne.bsky.social shares her gratitude 👇
The Iron Man isn't scary - he's just very, very hungry...
The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Mini Grey is our new Book of the Week!
“A truly wonderful read and brings this much loved classic to the picture book audience."
Read the full book review: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Mini Grey is our new Book of the Week!
“A truly wonderful read and brings this much loved classic to the picture book audience."
Read the full book review: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
July 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Iron Man isn't scary - he's just very, very hungry...
The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Mini Grey is our new Book of the Week!
“A truly wonderful read and brings this much loved classic to the picture book audience."
Read the full book review: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Mini Grey is our new Book of the Week!
“A truly wonderful read and brings this much loved classic to the picture book audience."
Read the full book review: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
Earlier this year, Elstree School in Berkshire celebrated Kindness Week with colourful, engaging book displays, featuring powerful stories to spark conversation and help grow the next generation of readers 👏📚️
We were pleased to supply the posters and bookmarks to bring their displays to life!
We were pleased to supply the posters and bookmarks to bring their displays to life!
July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Earlier this year, Elstree School in Berkshire celebrated Kindness Week with colourful, engaging book displays, featuring powerful stories to spark conversation and help grow the next generation of readers 👏📚️
We were pleased to supply the posters and bookmarks to bring their displays to life!
We were pleased to supply the posters and bookmarks to bring their displays to life!
Winning smiles all round 😁🏆
We're delighted to have author @philearle.bsky.social for our final awards Q&A!
His light-hearted tale of teen romance, Northern Soul, won the hearts (and votes) of readers, and was crowned Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025.
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We're delighted to have author @philearle.bsky.social for our final awards Q&A!
His light-hearted tale of teen romance, Northern Soul, won the hearts (and votes) of readers, and was crowned Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025.
peters.co.uk/news-page/pc...
July 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Winning smiles all round 😁🏆
We're delighted to have author @philearle.bsky.social for our final awards Q&A!
His light-hearted tale of teen romance, Northern Soul, won the hearts (and votes) of readers, and was crowned Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025.
peters.co.uk/news-page/pc...
We're delighted to have author @philearle.bsky.social for our final awards Q&A!
His light-hearted tale of teen romance, Northern Soul, won the hearts (and votes) of readers, and was crowned Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025.
peters.co.uk/news-page/pc...
Last but not least are our top 5 children's non-fiction reads, made up of fantastic British biographies and role models!
July 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Last but not least are our top 5 children's non-fiction reads, made up of fantastic British biographies and role models!
The Carnegies Shadowers' Choice winner, King of Nothing, is our bestselling teen fiction title.
This is followed by Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025, Northern Soul by Phil Earle. What a line-up!
This is followed by Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025, Northern Soul by Phil Earle. What a line-up!
July 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Carnegies Shadowers' Choice winner, King of Nothing, is our bestselling teen fiction title.
This is followed by Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025, Northern Soul by Phil Earle. What a line-up!
This is followed by Peters Teen Fiction Book of the Year 2025, Northern Soul by Phil Earle. What a line-up!
Announcing our 2024/25 school bestsellers 🎉
First up, the top 5 bestselling junior fiction titles of this academic year. For the second year in a row, The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow takes the top spot!
First up, the top 5 bestselling junior fiction titles of this academic year. For the second year in a row, The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow takes the top spot!
July 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Announcing our 2024/25 school bestsellers 🎉
First up, the top 5 bestselling junior fiction titles of this academic year. For the second year in a row, The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow takes the top spot!
First up, the top 5 bestselling junior fiction titles of this academic year. For the second year in a row, The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow takes the top spot!
We're revealing our bestsellers of the school year at the end of the week!
So we want to know... what were YOUR top borrowed books in your library this year?
Reply with your top borrowed book(s) by Thursday 17 July, 11.59pm and you'll be entered into a giveaway for one of our bestseller bundles!
So we want to know... what were YOUR top borrowed books in your library this year?
Reply with your top borrowed book(s) by Thursday 17 July, 11.59pm and you'll be entered into a giveaway for one of our bestseller bundles!
July 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We're revealing our bestsellers of the school year at the end of the week!
So we want to know... what were YOUR top borrowed books in your library this year?
Reply with your top borrowed book(s) by Thursday 17 July, 11.59pm and you'll be entered into a giveaway for one of our bestseller bundles!
So we want to know... what were YOUR top borrowed books in your library this year?
Reply with your top borrowed book(s) by Thursday 17 July, 11.59pm and you'll be entered into a giveaway for one of our bestseller bundles!