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In all our forms - bookshops in Gloucestershire, a festival or two, schools and libraries. Occasionally Hereward. Less often, Errol the dog.

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Thank you so much for posting. History of Art BA and MA something like 1984-90, with English/theory options. Seeing these felt like coming home.

04.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last call for James Rebanks 'The Place of Tides'.

'If we are to change the world we have to start somewhere'.

James is in conversation with Marchelle Farrell tomorrow evening (Thursday 18th) at Stroud's Sub Rooms.

There are a handful of tickets left.

Booking and more info: ylbevent.link/rebanks

17.09.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've just sent out our latest newsletter.

Great plum and shepherd content.

ylbevent.link/september-ne...

07.09.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What do you mean β€˜Hmmmm’?

04.09.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve got a new sheep stamp for our bags!

Guess which forthcoming title we got it for and we’ll put you in a draw to win a copy of the signed indie edition…

04.09.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sadly I have yet to meet Jonathan Main at Bookseller Crow. However, I know him to be a very good thing. Jon is rather under the weather & they need a bit of an umph.

If you were going to buy books from us online in the next few days, please don't.

Buy them from them instead.

booksellercrow.co.uk

01.09.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are two great books by Lake District authors that feature ducks quite strongly.

One of them is with us in Stroud next month.

Tickets and info here: ylbevent.link/rebanks

25.08.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜The island was waiting for us to leave… and now I was ready to go home again. Like Anna I had a place to care for, and it was time to go back and do that’

@herdyshepherd.bsky.social will be in Stroud next month. Thanks to Gabriella Marsh.

Info and tickets here: ylbevent.link/rebanks.

22.08.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The second of the short animations made by the amazing Gabriella Marsh for The Place of Tides, with excerpts read by the equally amazing (!) author, James Rebanks.

@herdyshepherd.bsky.social will be with us at Stroud’s Sub Rooms on 18th September.

Info and tickets here: ylbevent.link/rebanks.

20.08.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The first of three short animations made for The Place of Tides, with excerpts read by the author.

@herdyshepherd.bsky.social will be with us at Stroud’s Sub Rooms on 18th September.

Info and tickets here: ylbevent.link/rebanks

Big thanks to Gabriella Marsh.

20.08.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
James Rebanks, August and blackberries

This morning we sent out our latest newsletter.

News about upcoming events - including @herdyshepherd.bsky.social - and a great poem about blackberries by Sylvia Plath.

ylbevent.link/august-25-ne...

17.08.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait

04.08.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited that Marchelle Farrell will be 'in conversation' with @herdyshepherd.bsky.social at Stroud's Sub Rooms.

Marchelle is a writer & psychotherapist, who looks at the relationship between our external & internal landscapes. Uprooting, won the Nan Shepherd Prize.
thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jam...

01.08.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok, no worries. Thanks for letting us know. Cheers πŸ™Œ

31.07.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If we are to save the world, we have to start somewhere.

Delighted to confirm that @herdyshepherd.bsky.social (James Rebanks), will be with us at Stroud Sub Rooms on Thursday 18th September.

Information and booking here:
thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jam...

23.07.2025 07:10 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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James Rebanks is coming to Stroud in September.

We are all in need of lights to follow.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 18th July.

thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jam...

16.07.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quote posting praise because it's few and far between. Hit me up if you'd like a cool new website. handpressed.net

04.07.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good call. I’m currently in a queue of about 200 to get into a meeting in London and wishing I’d gone to bed earlier.

31.05.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Comedian, author and activist Robin Ince waving his hands in front of a big audience.

Comedian, author and activist Robin Ince waving his hands in front of a big audience.

The excellent @robinince.bsky.social is currently doing his stuff on the neurodiverse experience at Stroud’s Long Table.

#normallyweird #weirdlyno

22.05.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Later this week (Thursday), we're welcoming the life force that is @robinince.bsky.social to the Long table in Stroud, to talk about all matters neurodivergent.

Learn more and book here: ylbevent.link/normally-weird

18.05.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Friend To This House, Natalie Haynes Mantle…

Natalie has rumbled our plans!

On publication date we’ll be sending out signed Indie editions of her new book, specially wrapped and stamped with a cool Ancient Greek themed stamp!

Order online now: yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/no-f...

21.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are closed, BUT… use the coupon code 'EASTER25' online to get 20% off all day today (Easter Sunday). If you can't find the book that you want, email us today, we'll give you 20% on that too.

Offer applies to Derek Jarman and Robin Ince events on Ticketsource.

yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk

20.04.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Derek Jarman was a complex and extraordinary artist. The new edition of Tony Peake’s biography is a wonderful, exhilarating read.

Tony is taking about Jarman in Stroud this Friday evening. More info and booking via the link.

The Long Table, Friday 25th April, 7pm

ylbevent.link/derek-jarman

18.04.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is exactly that - first class post however many books you order.

18.04.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evening in the bookshop.

20.02.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tweedy's written a book!

yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/twee...

31.01.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All respect and thanks to @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social We will continue to support them as best we can.

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23.01.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white Tibetan Terrier is looking out through the bookshop window

A black and white Tibetan Terrier is looking out through the bookshop window

Some days are just better with a dog helping out.

#dogsinbookshops #dogsofbluesky

05.01.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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@gracedent.bsky.social Hi Grace.

Love the review of Juliet’s.

Small error in the article though. The Woolpack doesn’t have a library, it has a small pop up bookshop which we curate, lovingly.

Topped it up last night in fact.

03.01.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, edited by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is absolutely brilliant this morning. It’s a masterclass in the importance of reading and literacy, especially in early years. When I get a chance I’ll link to specific clips.

24.12.2024 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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