Bookshop by the Blackdowns

📚 Exciting News! 📚

Local author and friend of the shop, Marc Bright, has just released Shadows of Destiny, the thrilling sequel to his debut novel, Eternal Tides! These YA adventure stories are perfect for fans of Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean, filled with action, mystery, and high-seas excitement.

Come by to grab your copy and support local talent! 🏴‍☠️✨

New seasonal opening times! 🎄

We will now be opening on Mondays from 10am to 5pm throughout November and December for the run up to Christmas. ☺️

Just in time for the upcoming film adaptation, a stunning new hardback edition of Claire Keegan’s multi-award-winning Small Things Like These has arrived! 🎬📚

Set in 1985, this gripping novel follows coal merchant Bill Furlong as he faces the busiest weeks of the year while confronting the dark secrets of a small Irish town. Don’t miss this poignant story about the weight of silence and the power of compassion, read the book before it hits cinemas on November 1st! 🎥

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a winner of the Impossible Creatures competition! 🌟

As part of this exciting opportunity, we now have a stunning hand-painted window display inspired by Katherine Rundell’s magical book, published by Bloomsbury. 🐉📚

A huge shoutout to the talented Rikesh and Marta from .agency for bringing this vibrant scene to life. Their artistry truly captures the wonder and adventure of Impossible Creatures! 😍

Come by and see this beautiful display in person, and don’t forget to pick up a copy of the book too. ✨

📚🎉 Happy publication day to our friend on the launch of her debut YA novel The Ranch at the End of the World! 🐴✨ We’re so thrilled to see this book out in the world, and you won’t want to miss it.

To celebrate, Emma will be in the shop this Saturday from 11am, ready to sign your copies! Swing by, grab a book, and get it personalized. See you there! 📖🖋️

Take a look at our new in book stack 😍📚

🌊📚 Dive into a world of secrets, lies, and suspense with these two must-read thrillers from Katie Cotugno!

If you loved We Were Liars, these YA novels are the perfect blend of dark academia, and mystery.

🔍 Liar’s Beach: Linden thought he could blend in at his best friend’s luxury holiday home, until a body turned up in the pool. Now, everyone’s a suspect, and summer just got a lot more dangerous.

🏛️ Hemlock House: A year after the events of Liar’s Beach, Linden is trying to start fresh at college. But when a student is found dead in his dorm, he’s pulled back into a twisted game of secrets. Will he uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Get ready for an unputdownable, fast-paced read ready for spooky season! 📖💀

Celebrating National Poetry Day with a few brilliant volumes by Jane McMorland Hunter 🌿 📚

Poetry has the power to inspire, heal, and connect us all. What’s your favorite poem that speaks to you? 📖✨

Thank you so much to who recently did a beautiful window display for us a few weeks ago to celebrate the publication of her middle grade novel The Stitchwort Curse! 🕸️

Pop in to grab your copy if you haven’t already!📚😍

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📚 Book of the Week 📚

This week, we’re featuring The Lie of the Land by Guy Shrubsole, a powerful and eye-opening read from the bestselling author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain.

🌳 Shrubsole uncovers the truth behind Britain’s landowners and their impact on the countryside. This book reveals how a handful of private landowners are responsible for much of the degradation of our landscapes. But there is hope, small-scale farmers, communities, and the public are rising up to restore our land.

Available in-store now! 🌿

Back-to-school reading just got a whole lot more thrilling! 📚🔍

Start your term with the One of Us is Lying series by Karen M. McManus. Perfect for those who love a good mystery!

It’s nearly that time of the year again! 🥳📚

Pop into the shop to browse our new range of notebooks and calendars!📒✍🏼📆

Happy publication day to this new detailed mystery where evidence is key!

Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now.

Are you ready to solve the case? 🕵️‍♂️🔍

Still looking for the perfect summer read? Discover a curated selection of books to enjoy under the sun, available now in store. From thrilling page-turners to heartwarming tales, we have something for every book lover. 🌞🌸

📚 Visit us and find your next favourite book today! Don’t forget to support local bookshops and businesses this summer. 🛍️

Library Helper Bea has chosen One For My Enemy by The Atlas Six author part of her summer reading challenge. A Romeo and Juliet retelling with added magic, blending romance, magic, betrayal and double crossing. The thrilling twists and turns make this book an irresistible, romantic tale of ambition, sacrifice and the enduring power of family legacies. Bookshop by the Blackdowns

Summer of sport in books 🤸🏾‍♂️🚴🏼‍♀️🥇📚

Books for younger readers we’re loving at the moment 😍📚

We are excited to have the latest instalment of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven fantasy series set in Tudor England.😍
Pop in to grab your signed copy today! 📚

Book stacks are back 😍📚📚

Looking for a book to take on holiday? 🏝️📚

📚 A Treat for Indie Bookshop Week (Saturday 15th - Saturday 22nd June) 📚

Buy books to the value of £15.00 or more from our shelves and choose from a National Book Token e-Gift voucher for £5.00 (children under 16 won’t be able to claim for themselves, terms and conditions apply) or a tote bag (while stocks last)! 🥳🛍️

Thank you so much to everyone who came out for tonight’s author talk event with the wonderful ❤️📚