A very happy BLACK BOOKS FRIDAY to all who celebrate. Pop in for general drunkenness, some swearing and the occasional throwing of books
This may be a joke, but no more so than throwing money at guys who send themselves into space.
Thank you to our friends at The Bookhouse for the inspiration. π
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Who's joining us for ALL THINGS WICKED?
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Good to see you Mandy. It was such a fun evening π
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Join us on Saturday for Bookshop Day! We're open 10-5.30pm. See you then!
#bookshopday @booksaremybag.bsky.social
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Join us in-store to celebrate the bestselling kids series LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS. We'll have fun activities and competitions throughout the day and a special BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE offer on all books in the series.
#saletown
@quartokids.bsky.social @lifeinsale.bsky.social
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Can't wait for the new season of Stranger Things to start on Netflix?
Now you don't have to!
Simply Choose Your Own Adventure...
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REMINDER!
I'm here until 5.30 today (Thursday 21st Aug) and then I'm outta here until 10am on Tuesday 2nd September!
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Fab thanks π
27.07.2025 16:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Great event last week with @adamjfarrer.bsky.social @robparkerauthor.bsky.social & Chris McDonald
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Delighted to welcome
Penny O'Neill to the shop on Saturday 2/8. She'll be showing us how to draw The Floofs from THE FLOOFS REACH FOR THE STARS and showing us how to create our own graphic novels!
Best suited to kids aged 7+ Tickets available at link in bio π
@quartokids.bsky.social
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Thanks for joining us Adam. Was a great night π
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Thanks for joining us π
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OK, hands up. Who's heading to Heaton Park this weekend?
#saletown #oasis
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Thanks for the mention Brian - not sure why I've only just seen this!
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Some of the offers you'll find in-store for Independent Bookshop Week
#indiebookshopweek
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B for Butterfly Books celebrates Independent Bookshop Week β Life in Sale
B For Butterfly Books welcomes childrenβs favourite Bluey to the shop this weekend to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week.
Thanks to Katy at @lifeinsale.bsky.social for featuring B For Butterfly Books and Independent Bookshop Week in the newsletter this week:
tinyurl.com/IBWBForButte...
#indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social
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Yay! Boys from the Dwarf always welcome if you fancy a trip back to Sale :)
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It was great to meet @dougrdnaylor.bsky.social in Manchester this week to chat about his new MG book SIN BIN ISLAND due out in September. I may have done some Red Dwarf fangirling... Can't wait to get stuck into my advance copy π€©
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social
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Join us for an evening with Inspector Richard Preston to chat about his book THE REAL DEATH IN PARADISE and his experience as a young police officer seconded to the Cayman Islands! 25th June at 7pm - tickets available here: fb.me/e/2XwfdfmLl
@bonnierbooks.bsky.social
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Calling all Junior Bakers! We're looking for children aged 6-16 to take part in the JUNIOR BAKE-OFF COMPETITION as part of Sale Festival.
Full info can be found here: www.salefestival.org/bake-off-com...
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An emotional event last night as we discussed SAFFIE with @davidcollinsnews.bsky.social
Saffie was the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack and this is her story told in conjunction with her parents Andrew and Lisa.
A story of how we can all find light in the darkest of times.
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Exciting news! You can pre-order your signed copy here: bforbutterflybooks.com/products/a-m...
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We've lots of events happening over the next few months including author events, book clubs, story-time, crafts and quizzes! There's something for everyone...
www.facebook.com/BForButterfl...
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April is looking pretty jam packed so far! Check out the website or get in touch to find out more about events happening soon.
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Sunday Times northern editor. Investigative reporter. Co-presenter Cocaine Inc podcast. Author of The Hunt for the Silver Killer & Saffie (out April 2025)
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