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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

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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

Pink logo for The Reading Agency in top left, blue background with white stripes coming from the logo in the centre which says Happy Book Club Day UK.

Today is #BookClubDayUK (the perfect day for our 1st post)!

It's a day for celebrating the power of shared reading & to hopefully encourage those not in a #bookclub, to join one.

Find out about all of the ways you can get involved, including all of the offers for your club🔗https://bit.ly/3V6pmhz

🎉 Get up to £500 of books when you sign up with Accessit Library!
Accessit have partnered with Peters to help you upgrade your library software and stock up on new books — without stretching your budget.
Find out more 👉 accessitlibrary.com/bonus-books/
T&Cs apply. UK only. Ends 30th September 2025

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

🌟 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...

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...

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? 📖🥊

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! 📚

A quote from author Mark Billingham, in white font against a navy blue background. The quote reads: "Many libraries are the heart and soul of local communities, providing invaluable resources, safe havens and, above all, places where people can connect - with information, with each other and, of course, with the endless number of imagined worlds on their bookshelves."

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 📚

So glad #TinyTiger is Book of the Week… thank you Peters Books for this geogeous review!!
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So glad you enjoyed the “unexpected, hilarious twist at the end” as well 🧡

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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A delight to have @robwaltonwriter.bsky.social on our blog this summer!

We spoke about his new imaginative short story collection for children, Please Don't Read The Footnotes Please, published by @theemmapress.bsky.social.

Read it here: peters.co.uk/news-page/q-...

@theemmapress.bsky.social @peters-books.bsky.social Peters do many wonderful things, including supplying books to the UK’s schools and libraries. They were kind enough to interview me, and publish my answers to their questions. #libraries #librarians ##schoollibraries #scunthorpe

Black and white image of Peters bookshop from the early 1980s. At the front of the image, there is an arrangement of short bookcases stacked with titles. In the background, there is tall shelving with Ladybird books. Illustration mobiles hang from the ceiling.

Colour image of two long rows of tall bookshelves. Hanging from the ceiling in the top centre of the image is a pink sign saying 'Junior Fiction'. At the end of the row are more bookshelves, lined with colourful books.

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 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

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.

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 👇

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...

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 👏📚️⁠
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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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Thank you for sharing! Sad Ghost Club has been highlighted by others as a popular choice 👻📖

Now, we want to know YOUR top borrowed books for 2024-2025!

Reply and let us know what your students were keen to read this year, and we will enter you into a giveaway to win a bundle of either the primary, secondary or non-fiction bestsellers!

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!

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!

Thank you for sharing!

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!

Finance Manager Patty introduces our featured Books of the week, a fun YA LGBTQ romance novel, Dead Real by Poppy T Perry and charming picture book, Our Pebbles by Jarvis ✨

Read the full book reviews: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...