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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 1h

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

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Another weekend.
Another completely reasonable book purchase.
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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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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Keep your mind open. There are books to fill it.

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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

Am loving it! Just heading to Vegas 📖

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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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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Read widely. It makes being wrong more interesting.

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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 · 04/08/2026

I need absolutely no encouragement!!

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

As this seemed to go down well in 2025, I thought that I would do a thread of all the books that I read and finish this year again. Book 1: Scoff

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

Wow!!! What an amazing selection!! Starts another list … 📝🤗

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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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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Happy Monday, everyone! Grab a book and settle in! - Michael

A book is ancient and perfect technology - Deborah Willis

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It’s a brilliant one!! 📖

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Benedict Allen @benedictallen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Restless at night in the Summer heat? Or just need a little holiday reading? A solution is at hand: "OVERNIGHT: journeys, conservations and stories after dark" - a wonderfully eloquent and tender book about night time that I've discovered, by the brilliant Dan Richards. @canongate.co.uk

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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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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Brace yourselves for another scorcher today - books make great portable fans, remember! - Michael

There are no firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books. - Irving Stone

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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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Benedict Allen @benedictallen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"Life finds a way..." (A tree is left to thrive on a stone-tiled roof - in Brač, Croatia, where I now am.)

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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

Great to hear!! I’m really looking forward to it!

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

I cannot wait to get started!! 🙌

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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 · 17/07/2026

A lovely, lovely book as is Mary 🤗📖

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Love this!! The gang get you through the weeks!! Have a great weekend, Benedict!☀️

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Next Wednesday then … 🏁🙌

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