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Catch Rhiannon Garth Jones @rhigarthjones.bsky.social, author of All Roads Lead to Rome, on the This Guy Sucked podcast!

Image of book 'Folklore of Trees' by Aidan Meighan forward by Chris Packham

🌳 National Tree Week is here—and what better way to celebrate than by announcing our upcoming book - The Folklore of Trees by Aidan Meighan! This beautifully crafted book uncovers the fascinating stories behind nature’s guardians—the myths, legends, and cultural traditions rooted in our trees.

A photo of my book, the bookmark and the postcards. The cards are 2 observations from my book (search ‘ready spaghetti’ and ‘balance a broom’) with illustrations by Adam Beer.

Giveaway! 🥳🤩🎉🎉 I’ve got a very special gift to give away to 2 people!! Each set contains: a copy of my book, 2 cards with space to add your own noticings on the back and a bookmark! To enter: share this post, reply with what you like about November and tag one person you’d also like to get a set. 😀📚

Diving into all 26 of Scorsese's films, Nathan breaks down his signature themes, iconic collaborations, and place in film history. A true movie fanatic and preservationist, Scorsese continues to push boundaries – proving that cinema isn’t just entertainment, it’s an art form.

Discover the genius of Martin Scorsese – one of cinema’s greatest storytellers - in this beautiful, in-depth, comprehensive new book by one of Cinema's best writers, Ian Nathan.
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#film #filmbook #martinscorsese

THE WORLDS OF JANE AUSTEN: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels, celebrating 250 years of the beloved authoress THE WORLDS OF JANE AUSTEN: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels HELENA KELLY Frances Lincoln Ltd ( non-affiliate Bookshop....

Her 250th birthday fast approaches...THE WORLDS OF JANE AUSTEN: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels by HELENA KELLY, via @quartobooksuk.bsky.social's Frances Lincoln Ltd imprint, celebrates Jane's 250th birthday in style.
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THE WORLDS OF JANE AUSTEN: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels, celebrating 250 years of the beloved authoress THE WORLDS OF JANE AUSTEN: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels HELENA KELLY Frances Lincoln Ltd ( non-affiliate Bookshop....

THE WORLDS OF JANE AUSTEN: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels by HELENA KELLY, via @quartobooksuk.bsky.social's Frances Lincoln Ltd imprint, celebrates Jane's 250th birthday in style.
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‘Look forward to diving into this @quartokids.bsky.social @quartobooksuk.bsky.social! Warm congrats! #Austen

No city shaped the modern world quite like London – a centre of global influence in the 19th century.

But beyond the familiar stories of power and politics, its true life played out in the streets. 'Forgotten London' uncovers these stories, bringing to life those who made the city what it was.

My review of the new coffee-table book "Martin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work" by Ian Nathan, is up at Cinema Retro : cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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We're thrilled that @waterstones.bsky.social are currently offering 25% off a selection of our upcoming 2026 titles! 🥳 Available online until Friday - don't miss out on your chance to nab this brilliant deal!

Activate your savings with code OCTOBER25 here: tinyurl.com/yc495sk7! 📚

#WPreorder

A beige book cover with a grey rock in the middle cut by white streaks. The title says ROCKS, below, the subtitle is A Guide to the Stones Around Us and the Stories They Tell, Vojta Hybl. Illustrations of rocks surround the cover.

Ahh I wrote & illustrated my first book!

It’s been a secret I’ve kept for over a year, but very excited to finally reveal ROCKS – published by @quartobooksuk.bsky.social in March 2026!

You can pre-order from all the usual places here: geni.us/Rocks

#SciArt #PortfolioDay #illustrator #BookSky

🎼 Out Tomorrow! 🎉

Step into the rich and fascinating world of classical music with Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book — a beautifully designed book that blends music history, fun facts and clever challenges. 🎻

#classicalmusic #puzzlebook #PetrocTrelawny

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The Bible of British Taste: An Evening with Ruth Guilding and Ben Pentreath - Museum of the Home Join Ruth Guilding, author of The Bible of British Taste and author & designer Ben Pentreath to explore the contemporary meanings of home.

Join Ruth Guilding, author of The Bible of British Taste and interior and architectural designer Ben Pentreath, for a discussion that interrogates the contemporary meanings of 'home'. 16th of October at @museumofthehome.bsky.social - tickets below!

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Author and quiz master, @davegentle asks: "Are you smarter than the crowd?" in his new book QUIZDOM OF THE CROWD - out this week. 👩‍🏫❓

Challenge your general knowledge and put your powers of estimation to the ultimate test with the brilliant new quiz book.

October is here, bringing with it an opportunity for a fresh start. This month, thousands of people are stepping away from alcohol to focus on their well-being. Thinking of joining them in #soberoctober? Sharon’s Hartley’s 'The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcohol' is the perfect starting point!

Hand holding a book on the cover a line drawing of a church and cemetery in a rural setting and the title and author “Forgotten Churches: Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures” by Luke Sherlock illustrated by Ioana Pioaru

Today’s #BookPost from Frances Lincoln

A hardback book standing resting on a red sofa. The book has a dark spine decoration and the cover image is a richly atmospheric black and white drawing on a creamy backdrop looking down towards an old church surrounded by gravestones in long grass and trees. Very idyllic scene.

Just finishing the book “Forgotten Churches: Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures” by Luke Sherlock. A quite magical book, a mix of architecture, travel and history. Also exploration of place. With evocative illustrations throughout from Ioana Pioaru. Thoroughly recommended. #Booksky

Art of the Occult: A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic A Visual Sourcebook for the Modern Mystic

BOOK OF THE WEEK!
Truly, a not to be missed visual feast!
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My review of "THE MOVIE PUZZLE BOOK" By Ian Smith and Dr. Gareth Moore, from Ivy Press/Quarto Group, is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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Journey through the curious history of medicine with Author @carolcooper.bsky.social and James Freeman, curator of @theul.bsky.social's Curious Cures exhibition! 🩺

Held at the Rock Road Library on the 22nd of October, get your free ticket now via this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-curious-....

Also now in stock, we have:
How to be more Paddington £14.99
Princess Catherine’s biography £22
And signed copies of Country Comfort country by Hari Beavis, granddaughter of John Beavis £26

Gary Graff and 501 Essential Albums Of The 80s Being an 80s music podcast, it's no surprise that when we learned music journalist Gary Graff authored the book, 501 Essential Albums of the ’80s, we would have to talk with him. Naturally, whenev...

What are YOUR essential 80s albums? Music journalist and author #GaryGraff has compiled 501 Essential Albums of the ’80s. We agreed with many of Gary‘s choices, and debated some of the others with him. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @quartobooksuk.bsky.social #80smusic #musichistory

Yay!!! A whole box of books! Thank you @quartobooksuk.bsky.social 🩷 Buy the book: geni.us/ThePlaceImin

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Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography by Michele Botton & Marco Maraggi translated by Edward Fortes from Frances Lincoln/ @quartobooksuk.bsky.social
An interesting look at Warhol’s life from his ad man beginnings to the icon he inevitably became. I learned a few things.

Book cover for All Roads Lead to Rome by Rhiannon Garth Jones, in a mosaic frame like the one used on the book cover, with the text "Out May 2025"

I can't quite believe I'm saying this but: I wrote a book! And it's being published this May!

It's about Rome, its enduring appeal, the many different ways it has been interpreted, and how understanding this helps us see both the past and the world today more clearly.

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A photo of the book in hardcover against a blue background. The cover is a very light peach colour and has illustrations by Adam Beer of: a café in orange, a seagull and a girl with a kite in blue, a green pigeon, pink cow parsley and plastic bags and a yellow origami boat and leaves. The title is The place I’m in ‘WHAT I SEE WHEN I STOP TO NOTICE’ in black letters. It has this quote at the bottom ‘This Book is lovely’ by Philip Pullman. Also headshots of me and Felicity Ward in circle shapes and the Book Elephant logo in green which is the title and some books the size of an elephant which is next to them. Also the info about the event in dark blue letters (repeated in the post).

Yay! I'm having a book launch for my new book and you are all invited! I'll be in conversation with the absolutely wonderful Felicity Ward and hosted by the brilliant The Book Elephant.
When: 19th June 2025, 6:30pm
Where: 16 Sayer Street, SE17 1FH, London
Book your FREE ticket: tinyurl.com/3c9tavdh

You're looking at a white hardcover book, think the size of a paperback novel, wrapped up in a very pretty pale blue ribbon. There are some postcards and a bookmark sitting under the ribbon, but you can't quite see what they say. The book is sitting on my coffee table which features a woven green, tan and red placemat that looks a bit like a target that dares you to put your coffee cup in the middle. And there's also a small vase that has some dried lambs tails in it... not actual lambs tails but those little grass seed thingies that are all fluffy at the top. I got them from the beach a year ago and every time I look at them they make me happy so they're also in this picture. The whole vibe here is a very nice gift about to be unwrapped.

And here you have the book unwrapped! A pale blue ribbon is sitting above the book, a postcard, a small flyer and a bookmark. Now you can see the book is white with a black title that says: "The place I'm in: What I see when I stop to notice" and there's a gorgeous ochre drawing of a building below with little drawings of birds and flowers and things around it. Think whimsy and you've got the right feel. The postcard has the same building on it and the bookmark features the book title. There's also the same placemat and vase of lambs tails in this picture as the last but they're totally being upstaged and seem fine with it.

Today my postie delivered the loveliest thing! @mirandakeeling.com has a new book coming called "The Place I'm In", and she was kind enough to send me a copy (Squee!). My goodness, it's beautiful. If you enjoy my spotted posts, Miranda is the OG of people watching and this book is pure joy.