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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I have just started this much anticipated one … 📕 ‘Ever Land’ By @amyabdelnoor.bsky.social Already drawn in! 📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

‘The quality of your thoughts is determined by the quality of your reading.’ - James Clear Food for thought 📚📖💭

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Publication Day !! 🎉📙 To the amazing Michael Palin on the release of his latest book 📖 ‘Michael Palin in the Philippines’ 🇵🇭 It looks absolutely brilliant!! Make sure you get your signed copy @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 🖋️📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m reading this fascinating one by one of my favourite authors Julian Sayarer 📕 ‘The Cycle Diaries Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara’ Definitely one to get! 📖🚲 Copies at @stanfordpress.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

‘There are people who travel because they want to push themselves to physical limits … And then there are people like me, who are just genuinely curious about the world.’ - Michael Palin My favourite Travel Writer of all 🌏🗺️📖 … and he has a new series and book coming out 🙌🇵🇭

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

‘To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure.’ - Freya Stark Travel Writing @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

Travel Writing at Stanfords Covent Garden

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’m about to start 📙 ‘Along The Borders’ By @traveltrampuk.bsky.social Looking forward to this one! 📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you are looking for your next read, make it this one 🙏 I have just finished 📖 ‘The Vanishing Girl Of Kabul Betrayal, Hope and an Extraordinary Fight for Women’s Rights’ By @zahrajoya.bsky.social with @amiefr.bsky.social Powerful, heartbreaking, moving and courageous. An absolute must-read. 💙📘

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A fabulous evening @stanfordstravel.bsky.social listening to Jo Bradshaw talk to the amazing Rosemary Brown about her new book 📖 ‘Moving Mountains Intrepid Women Climbers And The Peaks Named In Their Honour ‘ ‘Women in history shouldn’t be a mystery.’ One to get, and ‘Following Nellie Bly’ 📚📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It’s National Read A Book Day !! 🙌📚 Quite frankly, that’s every single day for me !! 🤗📖 There are some amazing authors , books and bookshops out there. You know what to do! #nationalreadabookday

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As we await #levisonwood much anticipated 13th (yes 13th) book, now’s a great time to catch up on any you haven’t yet read. @stanfordstravel.bsky.social have you covered 🌎🗺️📚🌏📷🐘📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy Publication Day to @timhannigan.bsky.social on the release of his new book 📗 ‘The Pathless Land Finding a Way Across Ireland’ I absolutely love Tim’s writing so cannot wait to read! 📖 Get your copy @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Important books for your Autumn reading list 📚📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My next 3 reads are ready 📖📖📖 These all look fantastic so really looking forward to getting stuck in. Make sure you check them out too 📚 @zahrajoya.bsky.social @traveltrampuk.bsky.social #JulianSayarer

The Vanishing Girl of Kabul
Along The Borders
The Cycle Diaries

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Very nearly finished this brilliant one!! ‘Unwilded Finding Our Way Back To Nature’ By @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social Highly recommend 💚📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A long weekend requires a long book 📖 These will keep you busy!! 📚 Bookshops are open! Treat yourself @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My next read … 📖 ‘Unwilded Finding Our Way Back To Nature’ By @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social I love nature writing, and I love Alastair’s writing, so very much looking forward to this! 💚🌳

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

‘Just the knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a long day makes that day happier.’ - Kathleen Norris #lovebooks ❤️📚📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’m on ‘Greyhound’ by @joannapocock.bsky.social It’s good!! 🚍🇺🇸

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

‘Books are a uniquely portable magic.’ - Stephen King Especially the paperback! 📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

‘Adventure is worthwhile in itself.’ - Amelia Earhart Books to help you on your way 🌏📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This month marks 5 years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. This month marks 5 years of the most severe restrictions on the rights, freedom and dignity of women and girls. Essential reading 🙏📚📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I’m halfway through this brilliant one … 📖 ‘Lion Heart’ By Cam Whitnall Is fascinating! 🧡🦁

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

‘No. I can survive well enough on my own - if given the proper reading material.’ - Sarah J. Maas #lovebooks

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Looking for your next read? 📖 Look no further. @cwexplore.bsky.social ‘s books are all brilliant!! I’ve just finished ‘On Thin Ice’ What a read a powerful read. Make sure you get your copy @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New Book !! 📘📖 Delighted to finally get my hands on a copy of this much anticipated read by @zahrajoya.bsky.social ‘The Vanishing Girl Of Kabul Betrayal, Hope and an Extraordinary Fight for Women’s Rights’ Make sure you get your copy. It’s going to be an important read 🙏💙

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

‘We read to know we are not alone.’ - C. S. Lewis There is no better companion than a book 💚📗📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

‘Reading is the gateway skill that that makes all other learning possible.’ - Barack Obama School’s out for summer!! 🙌☀️ Books keep them cool 😎👌 Let’s work together and keep their literacy skills going over the long break 📚📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

My next read … 📖 ‘On Thin Ice An Explorer’s Memoir Of Siberia, Surveillance And Survival’ By @cwexplore.bsky.social I absolutely love Charlie’s work, and his previous books, so really looking forward to this one. Copies @stanfordstravel.bsky.social where it’s their Book of the Month!! 🙌📘🧊

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

‘Our lives change in two ways: through the people we meet and the books we read.’ - Harvey Mackay There are some lovely books out there! 🤗📚📖 In need of inspiration? Head to @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

So pleased to finally get my hands on @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social new book … 📖 ‘Unwilded Finding Our Way Back To Nature’ I absolutely love Alastair’s work and books so really looking forward to this one! Make sure you head to his website and order yours 🤗 🌱🍃🌿🌳🌿🍃🌱

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A lovely, lovely evening @stanfordstravel.bsky.social listening to @phoebesmith.bsky.social talk to the utterly inspiring @lucyshepherd.bsky.social about her brilliant book … 📗 ‘Into The Wild The Making Of An Explorer’ Make sure you get your copy! Signed ones in store 🖋️📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A Very Happy Publication Day to @amyabdelnoor.bsky.social on the release of her new book … 📖 ‘Ever Land’ … and I have just been able to pick up a copy!! It sounds a fascinating one. Thank you to everyone who pointed me in her direction! I’m really looking forward to reading 📙

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thank you so much to @benedictallen.bsky.social for my copies of his new book 📕 ‘Nine Times I Nearly Died Epic Stories Of Survival From A Real-Life Explorer’ It looks absolutely fantastic!! 🙌 Cannot wait to read and share with the children at school! Get your copy📖 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Nine Times I Nearly Died
By Benedict Allen

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I’m still on this absolutely brilliant one! ‘Farewell To Russia’ By @joelucbarnes.bsky.social Definitely one to get 📕📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

‘Books are uniquely portable magic.’ - Stephen King The weekend is finally here !! Bookshops are open !! ☀️📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Lyse Doucet’s!! Absolutely fantastic!! ❤️📕

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It’s hot !! 🔥 Keep cool 💙 Grab a book !! 📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

That’s fantastic to hear!! Met him last week at a book talk 🤗📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Sun’s out☀️ Books out 📖 Find some shade 🌳

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice ☀️ Happy Father’s Day 💙 Happy Reading!! 📖 Head to @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚🤗

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

‘Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them.’ - Ralph Waldo Emerson Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on Sunday! 💚 Perfect gifts! 🌳📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

My next two reads … 📖 ‘Farewell To Russia A Journey Through The Former USSR’ By @joelucbarnes.bsky.social ‘On Thin Ice An Explorer’s Memoir Of Siberia, Surveillance And Survival’ By @cwexplore.bsky.social Looking forward to both of these! Copies @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

It’s Independent Bookshop Week!! 🎉 Make sure you visit your favourite, show your support and buy a book or six !! 🤗📚📚 #indiebookshopweek

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

If you’re into it, there’s a book for it 🤗📚 It’s also the weekend !! 🙌 Make sure you check these lovely ones out 📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New Book !! 🤗📖 Really excited to pick up my copy today 🙌 ‘On Thin Ice An Explorer’s Memoir Of Siberia, Surveillance And Survival’ By Charlie Walker Looking forward to reading! Copies @stanfordstravel.bsky.social @duckworthbooks.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The World Cup starts tomorrow ⚽️🥅 If that’s not your thing, books are a great escape 🤗📕📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

My next read … 📖 ‘Farewell To Russia’ By @joelucbarnes.bsky.social Have read some great reviews, so looking forward to this one!📕

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

‘We have a responsibility to care for the ocean as if our lives depended on it - because they do.’ - Sir David Attenborough It’s #worldoceanday 🌏🌊 Essential reading for all ages 💙📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

‘Time spent amongst trees is never time wasted.’ - Katrina Mayer It’s #worldenvironmentday 🌏🌱🌳 Look after the trees 💚 Essential reading 📗📖

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