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Three lovely, friendly, award-winning independent bookshops in Corbridge, Whitley Bay + Alnwick https://www.forumbooksshop.com Events: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks

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#BlueSkyArtShow the inviting #warmth of an indy bookshop on a late afternoon last December. No garish tat, no shopping mall glare, no feeling hot & hassled, pushed or shoved. Healthful illumination, on every level #photography #EastCoastKin @forumbooks.bsky.social #books

29.11.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You can support our pals here too โœ๏ธ

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22.11.2025 13:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A fair few indies not yet on Bluesky; hopefully that will change. In the meantime, thanks to @argonautbooks.bsky.social for highlighting a hedge fund's manoeuvring. More reason (if such were needed) to make sure that the indies get our business
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19.11.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy birthday! Really lovely to see you & chat books x H

13.11.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As we approach our 20th year anniversary in publishing.

We've just had our BEST MONTH EVER for book sales.

Thank you to all the bookshops and librarians for
placing our books in readers' hands.

Phenomenal!!

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28.10.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 96    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An orange tote bag with a rose and text: โ€œand now the final part beginsโ€ฆโ€ The Rose Field 
Hardback copy of Philip Pullmanโ€™s The Book of Dust Volume 3 The Rose Field
Pin badge alethiometer.

An orange tote bag with a rose and text: โ€œand now the final part beginsโ€ฆโ€ The Rose Field Hardback copy of Philip Pullmanโ€™s The Book of Dust Volume 3 The Rose Field Pin badge alethiometer.

Alethiometer pin badge

Alethiometer pin badge

Under the dust jacket, Black book cover, red โ€œdustโ€ and text: 
Tell me whatโ€™s in the red building in the desert of Karamakan.
The building then roses come from.
โ€ฆan opening into another worldโ€ฆ
The world where the roses come from?
โ€ฆthey would come from nowhere elseโ€ฆ

Under the dust jacket, Black book cover, red โ€œdustโ€ and text: Tell me whatโ€™s in the red building in the desert of Karamakan. The building then roses come from. โ€ฆan opening into another worldโ€ฆ The world where the roses come from? โ€ฆthey would come from nowhere elseโ€ฆ

Endpapers for Booknof Dust vol 3. A mountain scene with a cloudy sky. All in shades of orange, with white sky.

Endpapers for Booknof Dust vol 3. A mountain scene with a cloudy sky. All in shades of orange, with white sky.

Canโ€™t beat an #IndieBookshop edition. Collected Book of Dust 3, The Rose Field, from @forumbooks.bsky.social this morning. Came with a free bag and an alethiometer pin badge. And just look at the endpapers and #UnderTheDustJacket ๐Ÿฅฐ

24.10.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers to @craftbeerncl.bsky.social and @forumbooks.bsky.social for featuring Northumbrian Gold in their book and beer pairings! Have a look to discover some great reads and fantastic locally brewed beers ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ“š

21.10.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’›!!

20.10.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Leonard and Hungry Paul - Series 1: Episode 1 After his motherโ€™s death, Leonard begins to open up his world with the help of a new colleague, Shelley. His best friend, Hungry Paul, reluctantly volunteers at the hospital.

I loved this book from the 1st page when Helen
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pressed it into my hands with โ€œYouโ€™re going to LOVE this โ€œ
Oh yes! & Ronanโ€™s Sunday morning visit to our โ€˜home from homeโ€™ in Corbridge @ronanhession.bsky.social
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
๐ŸซถA gem
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

19.10.2025 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ™Œ love this & sorry to miss you! H

20.10.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh no! Sorry you canโ€™t make it but will definitely sort your books. Feel better soon x

16.10.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning.

The next 10 days are going to be absolutely brilliant.

I would like to thank all the Indy booksellers who have made _Leonard and Hungry Paul_ @ronanhession.bsky.social a word of mouth bestseller.

With a special nod to.

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@forumbooks.bsky.social

10.10.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 69    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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๐Ÿ‘‹ !! ๐ŸŒŠ !! ๐Ÿ’™ !!

hiya! Less than a week til
@lenniesaurus.bsky.social joins us with poyums annaw - grab last few tickets here + weโ€™ll see you there
www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/a...

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03.10.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Richard Smyth: A Nature Writer at Large An evening with nature writer Richard Smyth in the NHSN Council RoomRichard Smyth is one of the UK's busiest nature writers. His most recent book, The Jay, the Beech and the Limpetshell: Finding Wild ...

I am to be let out, and poked until I speak. My first talk in AGES - please do come along, if you're in the north-east. Books, birds, all that sort of thing. www.nhsn.org.uk/events/richa...

30.09.2025 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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๐Ÿ’™ ONE WEEK!! ๐Ÿ’™

Still time to grab tickets for @anncleeves.bsky.social talking Orkney + Jimmy #TheKillingStones w/ Stuart Bain on Oct 1st

PLUS youโ€™ll get *exclusive* short story The Lonely Man !!
Grab tickets www.theexchange1856.com/event-detail...

24.09.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our September events kick off with KEEGAN // Anthony Quinn chatting to @camsell59.bsky.social @livetheatre.bsky.social ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–ค
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.live.org.uk/whats-on/kee...
Total result!!
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27.08.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Damian Barr event poster for The Two Roberts at FORUM Books 8th Sept

Damian Barr event poster for The Two Roberts at FORUM Books 8th Sept

Damian Barr in the pulpit at FORUM Books

Damian Barr in the pulpit at FORUM Books

We have tempted @damianbarr.bsky.social to FORUMโ€™s pulpit to celebrate his new book The Two Roberts
& weโ€™d love you to join us ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 8th Sept
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/f...
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19.08.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m in tomorrow & Saturdayโ€ฆ if youโ€™re passing

10.07.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿซถ thank you! *also might have another book recommendation for you ๐Ÿคซ

10.07.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you are able, please buy your books from Indy bookshops.

They pay their full taxes and build remarkable communities of readers & writers.

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08.07.2025 08:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 110    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This. I cancelled Audible a while back and signed up to @libro.fm . Slightly cheaper per month, I chose Read Holmfirth as the indie bookshop I support on it and The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick @forumbooks.bsky.social is my local indie bookshop of choice.

08.07.2025 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stage set for DEADLINE launch

Stage set for DEADLINE launch

Steph McGovern chatting to Ann Cleeves about her debut thriller

Steph McGovern chatting to Ann Cleeves about her debut thriller

Signing queue for Steph

Signing queue for Steph

View from upper balcony showing packed house for Steph

View from upper balcony showing packed house for Steph

Wow!! What a night launching #DEADLINE the fab debut thriller from @stephmcgovern.bsky.social ๐Ÿ’™ thanks to Steph & @anncleeves.bsky.social for brilliant interview & all who came ๐Ÿ™Œ

Gorgeous signed indie editions available from us if you missed www.forumbooksshop.com/product/dead...

01.07.2025 07:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yep! Weโ€™ll be stocking & happy to pop on pre order for you ๐Ÿ™Œ

22.06.2025 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We ๐Ÿ’™ Len!

Join us!!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/a...

20.06.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gorgeous evening chatting Victorian gothic & Egypt w/ Rachel Louise Driscoll ๐Ÿ’š Nephthys is stunning - a captivating blend of myth, adventure and obsession โ€ฆ thanks to all who came & signed, special editions available if you missed

#IndieBookshopWeek

โœ๏ธ www.forumbooksshop.com/product/neph...

18.06.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tick! Tock! โฐ!!

Weโ€™re on a #DEADLINE โ€ฆ just TWO WEEKS til @stephmcgovern.bsky.social is @ The Exchange, North Shields chatting to @anncleeves.bsky.social
about her debut thriller ๐Ÿฉต join us!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mon 30 June
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.theexchange1856.com/event-detail...

16.06.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What a week!

Itโ€™s #IndieBookshopWeek & weโ€™re celebrating in Corbridge, Whitley Bay & Alnwick ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿซถ ๐Ÿ“š !!
Events, book signing + @brianbilston.bsky.social listening party ๐ŸŽง
@booksaremybag.bsky.social

14.06.2025 07:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning.

It is Independent Bookshop Week.

If you are able please do support your local bookshop.

They pay their taxes and support the community!

@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@sevenoaksbookshop.bsky.social
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@drakebookshop.bsky.social
@grovebookshop.bsky.social

14.06.2025 06:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 58    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’š ONE WEEK! ๐Ÿ’š

Next Thursday Mel Rockett joins us at FORUM Books to talk Ratty and the 10 year project to reintroduce the water vole to Kielder. Come along!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thurs 12 June
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/f...

@northwildlife.bsky.social

05.06.2025 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to @patrickgalbraith.bsky.social at FORUM Books talking #UncommonGround - vital, engaging & highly relevant to our Northumberland community ๐Ÿ’š weโ€™d love to see you there!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mon 9 June
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/f...

04.06.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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