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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 10h
October is Black History Month, and to celebrate we have a 20% off a range of titles in the bookshop and on our website. 🙌 And keep an eye out as we highlight books exploring black history from across the world, to right here in Cambridge. 📚 See the full collection here: 🔗 bit.ly/4APtN3U
Bookshop window display for Black History Month at Cambridge University Press Bookshop. Features a "Read Black Authors" tote bag and several books related to Black history. The window reflects a historic building in the background.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join us on Thursday 15th October 2026 for Colin Barr's book launch for, 'The Irish Pope'. 📚 He will be joined by Professor of Irish History, Alvin Jackson. We want to thank the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at @notredame.bsky.social for supporting this event! 🙌
Book launch announcement for "The Irish Pope" by Colin Barr. Event on Thursday, 15th October, at Cambridge University Press Bookshop, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Image includes the book cover.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In her incredible new book. 'Silent Histories', @rosamundoates.bsky.social uses archival sources, including diaries, court records and wills, to uncover the untold stories of deaf people in early modern England. 📝🤲 Pick up a copy of 'Silent Histories' from our website: 🔗 bit.ly/4ryDj7E
A wooden bookshelf contains several books. One prominent book titled "Silent Histories: Deafness in Early Modern England" by Rosamund Oates is displayed with a blue cover featuring two white handprints.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We have the new edition of 'The Art of Electronics: The x Chapters'! 🤩📖 'The x-Chapters' are thought as the missing pieces of the best-selling 'The Art of Electronics.' You'll find techniques and circuits that aren't available anywhere else. Buy a copy from our bookshop and get a free tote bag! 🙌
Bookshelf with various books, including "The Art of Electronics: The x-Chapters" by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill prominently displayed among others.A tote bag with an image of the 'Art of Electronics' book, hanging on a wooden bookshelf filled with various books. The room has a large window and modern lighting.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
From 'The Death of a Salesman' to his short-lived marriage to Marilyn Monroe, you can delve into the life of great American playwright, Arthur Miller through his correspondence with friend Christopher Bigsby. 📚 Pick up 'The Arthur Miller Tapes' by Christopher Bigsby here: 🔗 bit.ly/4iyBF3p
Window display of "The Arthur Miller Tapes" at Cambridge University Press Bookshop, featuring multiple copies of the book and a promotional poster.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Are you moving to Cambridge for university? Are you looking for your reading materials, or a friendly face? 🥰📚 Luckily, in our bookshop we have both! University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk & Anglia Ruskin University @angliaruskin.bsky.social students get 20% off books all year round. 🙌
Bookshop window displaying a sign that reads "20% Discount on books for University of Cambridge and ARU students." Various books are displayed, including titles on Latin, German, and law. A historic building is reflected in the glass.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're thrilled that @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the 2026 @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social with 'Silence of the Gods'! ⭐ We're honoured to have hosted the book launch in our bookshop last June. 📚 Congratulations Francis, we're all rooting for you! #WolfsonHistoryPrize! 👏
Two men, Alex Wright and Dr Francis Young, stood either side of a window display at Cambridge University Press Bookshop, with a selection of books by Dr Francis Young, and large sticker text across the window reading "Silence of the Gods: The Untold History of Europe's Last Pagan Peoples. Francis Young"Books displayed on the top of a bookshelf include "Twilight of the Godlings," "Magic in Merlin's Realm," and "Silence of the Gods," all by Francis Young. A potted plant is in the background.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our bookshop is hiring! 📚🙌 We're looking for someone to join our team on the weekends. This part-time role is great for bookworms with a customer service background based in Cambridge. Applications close on Sunday 27th September. 🗓️ See the full job description here: 🔗 bit.ly/4xUFXql
A person stands smiling outside the Cambridge University Press Bookshop, holding a sign that reads, "We're hiring!" The door is open, revealing shelves of books inside the shop.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If this new school year has inspired you to get organised, why not grab one of our Charity Calendars?! 🗓️ You can plan your 2027 while making a difference, raising money for @bookaidint.bsky.social ❤️ Pick up a copy for just £9.99 here: 🔗 bit.ly/4ctRN2m @cambridge.org
A person holds up a 2027 Cambridge calendar in front of the Cambridge University Press Bookshop. The building's facade is made of brick, with a round plaque and decorative ironwork on display. A window is visible above the shop entrance.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Throughout September we have 20% off all our Empower coursebooks for adults and young adults learning English. 🙌 We have workbooks and student books for all levels, from Starter at A1, to Advanced at C1! 📚 Take a look at the full collection here: 🔗 bit.ly/4xJC1Jh
A display of Cambridge's "Empower Second Edition" language textbooks arranged on a table. The covers feature vibrant photography, and a "20% off" label is visible. In the background, books and other educational materials are on shelves.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What were some of our bookshop's August bestsellers? 🤩 📖 'Beyond Words' by Karen Stollznow 📖 'The Perks of Being a Bookworm' by @falkhuettig.bsky.social 📖 'The Gift of Aging' by Marcy Cottrell Houle & Elizabeth Eckstrom 📖 'Alan M. Turing' by Sara Turing
A hand holds a signed copy of the book "Beyond Words: How We Learn, Use, and Lose Language" by Karen Stollznow. Bookshelves are visible in the blurred background.
A hand is holding a book titled "The Perks of Being a Bookworm" by Falk Huettig in a bookshop. The bookshelf in the background is filled with various books.A hand holds a copy of the book "The Gift of Aging" by Marcy Cottrell Houle and Elizabeth Eckstrom in a bookshop. Bookshelves are visible in the blurred background.A hand holds a copy of the book "Alan M. Turing" by Sara Turing in a bookshop. The cover has an image of an apple with a bite taken out of it. Bookshelves are visible in the blurred background.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meet George! 🥰 This gorgeous boy came into our bookshop at the end of the month. He was very well-behaved and well-dressed in his tartan coat so, of course, he has to be our August dog of the month. 🐶
A small white dog wearing a plaid coat is lying on a carpeted floor in a bookshop. In the background, there are shelves filled with books.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It's back to school! 📝🍎 No matter how far along in their reading journey your child is, we have a Cambridge Reading Adventure to match their book band. 📖 And throughout September you can get 20% off all our Cambridge Reading Adventures instore and on our website: 🔗 bit.ly/4xg0gO7
This image shows a display of children's books on a shelf. The titles include "My School," "School Lunch," "Late for School," and "Omar's First Day at School." Each book features vibrant illustrations and a "20% off" sticker.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
We hope you're all having a lovely bank holiday weekend. ☀️ And if you were looking for a new book to get stuck into this long weekend why not pop into the bookshop?! This bank holiday Monday we will be opening at 11am and closing at 5pm. 🕰️ Happy book-shopping! 📚
An exterior view of the Cambridge University Press Bookshop. The building is brick with two large upper windows, each adorned with flower boxes. A sign with historical details is mounted between the windows. The entrance features white trim and glass doors, with a sandwich board sign on the sidewalk.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In his new book 'On Trade Wars', Craig VanGrasstek explains the theory and practice of trade war, looking at the current conflict through history, political science, economics, and law. 📚 And you can find more new books on our website here: 🔗 bit.ly/3ZNM6Wo @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
Books titled "On Trade War" by Craig VanGrasstek are displayed in a window of the Cambridge University Press bookshop. The background shows reflections of historic architecture.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Join us on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 6:30pm for a talk and Q&A with author Michael Foran to launch his new book, 'Sex, Gender Identity and the Law'. 📚 Get your free ticket here: 🔗 bit.ly/4zrSnqT
The image shows a promotional banner for a book launch event. It features a portrait of the author, Michael Foran, and announces the launch of his book, "Sex, Gender Identity and the Law." The book cover is displayed, showing an artwork with figures and drapery. The text invites readers to a bookshop event.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What brand new books have we got in the bookshop this week?! 🤩 📖 'Aurangzeb ‘Alamgir and the Mughal Empire' by Munis D. Faruqui 📖 'Our Artificial Future' by David Atkinson 📖 'What is Religion' by Philippe Borgeaud, and translated by Aaron Kachuck 📖 'The Shanghai Agents' by Heather Salter
A hand is holding the book "Aurangzeb 'Alamgir and the Mughal Empire: A History Retold" by Munis D. Faruqui. The book cover features an illustrated portrait and is set against a bookshelf filled with various books.A hand is holding the book "Our Artificial Future: What Generative AI Means for Law and Society" by David Atkinson. The background shows a bookshelf filled with various books.A hand holds a book titled "What is Religion? European Thought from Antiquity to the Present" by Philippe Borgeaud, translated by Aaron Kachuck. The cover features a painting of a contemplative person next to a crescent moon. Bookshelves filled with various books serve as the background.A person is holding a book titled "The Shanghai Agents: The Soviet Plot to Start a Revolution in Interwar China" by Heather Salter. The book cover features vintage photographs and a red star. In the background, there is a bookshelf with various books.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
You don't need a plane ticket to travel the world this summer! ✈️☀️ We've still got 30% off all our Cambridge Concise Histories series on our website so come explore the globe with us: 🔗 www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk/collect…
This image shows a window display at Cambridge University Press, featuring a sign promoting "Cambridge Concise Histories" with a 30% discount. Below the sign are several books displayed on a shelf, including titles such as "A Concise History of Australia" and "A Concise History of Japan.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Will you be watching the solar eclipse this evening? 🌑☀️ Whether you're an astronomer by day or a stargazer by night you can explore our astronomy section in our bookshop and online: 🌟🔗 bit.ly/3RJe3hz
A bookshop shelf labeled "Astronomy" displays various astronomy books and two coffee mugs. Notable book titles include "Turn Left at Orion," "The Cosmic Handbook," "The Irresistible Attraction of Gravity," and "The Atlas of Mars." The shelf is neatly arranged, with the books standing upright.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We were thrilled to have Daniel Long add his own illustrations to our window display of children's science books created by @nosycrow.bsky.social and @cam.ac.uk Including 'The Power of Volcanoes' written by Tamsin Mather & @davidmpyle.bsky.social and illustrated by Daniel Long! 🌋🧪📖
A colorful bookshop window display with various science-themed books, including "The Power of Volcanoes," prominently positioned. The window is decorated with a drawn on illustration of a volcano and figures.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Today is Book Lover's Day and it feels even more important this year in @literacytrust.org.uk #NationalYearofReading. 📖 Check out our bookworm collection for the history of books and bookshops, the scientific benefits of reading, and a selection of book-ish gifts! 🥰 🔗: bit.ly/4gdBCrY
The image shows a bookshop window display titled "The Perks of Being a Bookworm." It features various books, a yellow book-shaped decoration, mugs, and a tote bag with a green dragon illustration. The King’s College Chapel is visible in the reflection on the glass.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
July's bestsellers were... 🤩 -‘Cold War Football’ by Tony Shaw & Alan McDougall -‘Brain Boost’ by Barbara Sahakian & Christelle Langley -‘The Book You Need To Read to Write the Book You Want to Write’ by Sarah Burton & Jem Poster -‘Resilience’ by Steven Southwick, Dennis Charney & Jonathan DePierro
Books displayed on a spiral staircase in a bookshop. Visible titles include "Cold War Football" "Brain Boost," "The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write," and "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges."
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
From the next book in Homer's 'Odyssey' to the early New York printing press, and from British Black and Asian poetry to technology's place in education, we have got so many great new books from @universitypress.cambridge.org this week! 🙌📚 See more on our website: 🔗 bit.ly/44U8Mr6
A hand holds a copy of "Homer: Odyssey Book XI," edited by Richard Hunter and Rebecca Laemmle, against a background of bookshelf filled with various books.A person is holding the book "Revolutionary Ink: New York Printers and the Promise of Democracy, 1763-1804" by Mark J. Noonan in front of a bookshelf filled with various books.A hand holds a book titled "British Black and Asian Poetry: Race, Aesthetics and Politics 1970-2023" by Omaar Hena. The cover features abstract, colorful artwork. Bookshelves with various books are blurred in the background.A hand is holding an orange book titled "The Great EdTech Pivot" by Natalia I. Kucirkova. In the background, there is a shelf with various books.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We love the furry friends who come to visit us! 🐶 Here are just a few of our favourites from July that travelled from all around the world to explore our bookshop (and of course, the rest of Cambridge...) 😍
A dog named Bailey lies on a carpet with a relaxed expression. A sign above reads, "July's Dogs of the Month." Bookshelves and shelves with various items are visible in the backgroundA light brown dog with a purple collar is lying on a carpeted floor, playfully looking up. A green leash is attached to the collar. A hand is resting on the dog's side. The text "Plátano" is written on the image.Two fluffy white dogs on leashes are standing on a gray carpet. The dog in the foreground, labeled "Popcorn," has a curious expression. The dog in the background, labeled "Sushi," has a decorative clip on its fur and its tongue out.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We were honoured to have bestselling author @karenstollznow.bsky.social back in our bookshop last week for the launch of her new book, 'Beyond Words! 🙌 She took time to sign copies of her books and speak to each of the guests, answering questions and discussing all the complexities of language. 📖
Karen Stollznow stands in front of a Cambridge University Press window display holding a copy of her book titled "Beyond Words."Karen Stollznow is seated at a desk in a bookshop signing a book. In front of them are multiple copies of three books: "Beyond Words," "Bitch," and "On the Offensive." The backdrop includes shelves with books and tote bags from the Cambridge University Press Bookshop.
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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the launch of Beyond Words at the Cambridge University Press Bookshop last night. It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces, and to share a reading and conversation about language. Thank you for making it such a memorable evening!
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We had a very cute (and unexpected) customer in our bookshop on Monday morning! 🥰 A duckling had lost it's mum and wandered in from the streets of Cambridge. We were able to carefully catch it and keep it sheltered while we called local bird experts, who then took it to safety. 🦆
A person gently holds a small duckling in the foreground, standing in front of a bookshelf filled with various colorful books. The person is wearing a watch and has a lanyard for Cambridge University Press Bookshop.A small duckling stands on a carpeted floor inside a room in a bookshop with wooden shelves lined with books. Near a window, several red scooters are parked outside.A small duckling sits in a cardboard box. The duckling has soft, fluffy feathers with a pattern of yellow and dark brown.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
In this week's new books, 'Tempering Power' by Martin Krygier and 'The War against Law' by David Dyzenhaus, we're exploring the rule of law, what it's for and why it matters to all of us in a liberal democracy. 📚⚖️
Books are displayed in a bookshop window, with reflections of bicycles and a stone sidewalk. The prominent titles are "The War Against Law" by David Dyzenhaus and "Tempering Power" by Martin Krygier. Shelves filled with books are visible inside.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
You've still got time to get your free ticket to our event tomorrow night with best selling author @karenstollznow.bsky.social 📚🤩 Join us from 6pm for a summer evening with refreshments and discounted books all in celebration of the launch of her new book 'Beyond Words'. 🔗 bit.ly/4bDHjwy
A bookshop display features a promotional sign for Karen Stollznow, highlighting her works including "Beyond Words," "Bitch" and "On the Offensive." The sign includes book cover images and a QR code for event booking. Shelves filled with various books are visible in the background.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We want to say a massive congratulations to two of our wonderful booksellers, Jacob and Kate, who have been working with us alongside their studies and graduated on Thursday with their Master's degrees from University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk! 🎓📚 We're so proud of all their hard work! ❤️
Two individuals in traditional academic gowns stand in front of Cambridge University Press Bookshop. They are smiling and appear celebratory.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
If you liked Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' (2026) and have been inspired to delve deep into the world of Ancient Greeks and gods & goddesses, look no further... our Classics collection has everything you could want to read! 🏛️📚🏺 Browse in our bookshop or on our website: 🔗 bit.ly/4fvPA70
A bookshelf filled with numerous "Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics" volumes, characterized by their distinct yellow‑green covers. Prominently displayed in front are several books: "The World of Homer" by Michael B. Cosmopoulos, "Why the Ancient Greeks Matter" by Reviel Netz, "The Trojan Horse" by Julia Kindt, and "Athena's Sisters".
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
It's new publication day! 🤩 We've got some very interesting new books including... 📖 'Governing The Terrain Called Beauty' by @libbyadler.bsky.social 📖 'The Tragedy of Soviet Market Economists' by Tobias Rupprecht 📖 'Hot Spots of Crime' by David Weisburd, Clair Uding, Beidi Dong & Kiseong Kuen
A hand holds a book titled "Governing the Terrain Called Beauty: The Queerness of Political Economy in Cuba and the United States" by Libby Adler. The book cover features a rustic room with a bed, chair, and various decorations. Bookshelves are blurred in the background.A hand holding the book "The Tragedy of Soviet Market Economists: The Failed Quest to Civilise Russia, 1972-2022" by Tobias Rupprecht, in front of a bookshelf filled with various books. The book cover features a photo of a person in formal attire and a Russian fur hat.A hand holds the book "Hot Spots of Crime: Social Structure and Social Context at the Micro Geographic Level" by David Weisburd, Clair V. Doing, Heidi Dong, and Kiseong Kuen. The cover features an image of a row of buildings. Background shows a blurred shelf with various books.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
There's just over a week until the incredible @karenstollznow.bsky.social will be in our bookshop coming from Australia to celebrate her new book, 'Beyond Words'. 🙌📖 The tickets are free for an evening of tasty refreshments and fascinating conversation on how we learn and use language! 🎫🥂
A sign outside the Cambridge University Press Bookshop displays a poster promoting a book event with Karen Stollznow. The poster features images of her books "Beyond Words," "Bitch," and "On the Offensive." People and bicycles are in the background on the street.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Studying Shakespeare is so much more than just reading the plays. 🎭📖 The Cambridge School Shakespeare series is an active approach to classroom Shakespeare, enabling students to inhabit Shakespeare’s world in accessible and creative ways with extended glossaries and essay-writing guidance. 🙌
A person sits in a bookshop, holding a copy of "Hamlet" and a skull. Bookshelves filled with colorful books, including "Homer's Odyssey" and "Macbeth," are visible in the background.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
For @literacytrust.org.uk 2026 National Year of Reading, we've got a selection of books and gifts for all the bookworms out there, all about the benefits of reading, as well as the history and the future of books! 📚 @cambridge.org
Cambridge University Press Bookshop window display features a "National Year of Reading 2026" sign with bold text "Go All In." Books are creatively stacked, including titles like "The Perks of Being a Bookworm." Reflections of a building are visible on the glass.A display window with books and mugs. Featured books include “How the World Became a Book in Shakespeare’s England” by Jonathan P. Lamb, “Conversations on Dictionaries,” and “History of the Book.” The mugs have the words “Book Lover” and illustrations. The reflection of buildings and people is visible in the glass.Mugs and books featuring a green dragon and children are displayed on a clear shelf. The text on the items reads, "Time spent reading is never wasted."
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
It's the 2026 World Cup final! 🏆 And while it's not coming home for England, we still have football fever. ⚽ Learn more about the sport's history in 'Cold War Football' by Tony Shaw and Alan McDougall as they chart the clash between capitalism and communism in ten iconic football matches. 🙌📚
Window display featuring the book "Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches" by Tony Shaw and Alan McDougall. The cover shows bold text and a large yellow star. Cambridge University Press logo is visible at the top. The books are stacked against a backdrop of a historic building with large windows and spires.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Who's ready for a summer adventure? 🙌☀️ 'Gulliver's Travels' is a classic satirical novel by Jonathon Swift, edited with notes from David Womersley for the Cambridge Anniversary Edition. And we were thrilled when yesterday Womersley kindly stopped into the bookshop to sign copies of the book! 📖✍️
A person is seated at a round wooden table in a bookstore, signing a copy of "Gulliver's Travels." The table is stacked with multiple copies of the same book. The individual is wearing a blue shirt and glasses. Bookshelves fill the background, and a window displays more books.A person holding a gold pen signs a page in "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, published by Cambridge University Press. The book is open on a round wooden table. A white coffee cup, partially filled, is next to several stacks of the same book.A display of multiple copies of "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is shown on a wooden table. The books have blue and orange covers, with one orange-covered copy with an illustration of a shoe prominently displayed on a stand. Sunlight streams onto the scene, enhancing the vibrant colors.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
From the French Revolution, to the arts impact on identity, and from American politics, to machine learning - we've got all sorts of recently published books from @universitypress.cambridge.org! 📚🤩 Take a look on our website to see what book you can get stuck into next: 🔗 bit.ly/3ZNM6Wo
A hand holds the book "The French Revolution: Events and Ideas" by Michael Sonenscher in front of a blurred bookshelf filled with other books.A person holds a book titled "Why the Arts Matter" by Aleksandra Sherman and Clair Morrissey. The book cover features an intricate abstract design with spheres. The background shows blurred bookshelves filled with books.A hand holding the book "The Elephants in the Room" by Seth Masket. The cover features an elephant on a small platform. Shelves with books are visible in the background.A person holds the book "Optimization: A Bootcamp for Machine Learning, Inverse Problems, and Control" by Steven L. Brunton in front of a bookshelf filled with colorful books.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
'Lump in My Throat' is an inspiring memoir from Michael Handford about his throat cancer diagnosis. Poignant, and at times brutally funny, Handford offers guidance, hope, and tools to navigate the toughest of times with dignity and strength.❤️📖
The image shows a display window of Cambridge University Press Bookshop featuring several copies of a book titled "Lump in My Throat" by Michael Handford. There is a prominent poster of the book cover, showcasing its design. The window reflects a street scene with buildings and pedestrians.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We are thrilled to be welcoming the amazing @karenstollznow.bsky.social back to Cambridge and our bookshop this summer, on Thursday 30th July to celebrate the launch of her new book, 'Beyond Words'. 📖 Get your free ticket here: 🎫 bit.ly/4bDHjwy
This image is a promotional graphic for an event with Karen Stollznow about language at Cambridge University Press Bookshop on 30 July 2026. It features the book cover of "Beyond Words" with the subtitle "How We Learn, Use, and Lose Language," alongside covers of "bitch" and "On the Offensive." To the right is a person holding the "Beyond Words" book, sitting on steps and smiling. The Cambridge University Press logo is included.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
All the world's a stage! 🎭 All of Cambridge certainly is, as today kicks off the 2026 Cambridge Shakespeare Festival. 🙌 To make the most of our discounts, or to not make the most of our discounts? That is the question as we have buy one get one half price on all our Shakespeare plays. 🤩
A window display for Cambridge University Press Bookshop and a poster for The Cambridge Shakespeare Festival 2026. The poster shows a face and advertises the festival. Various books are arranged on shelves, with reflections of bicycles and a historic building visible in the glass.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
If you're jetting off somewhere this summer or having a stay-cation, you can travel the world with the 'Cambridge Concise History' series. 📚✈️ From Australia, to Portugal, to the whole world, they are great historical introductions to individual countries. 🌍 Get 30% off 🔗: bit.ly/3Rpept
Bookshelves displaying various Cambridge concise history books, including titles about New Zealand and Japan. Prominent red signs announce a 30% discount on this section.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Attention all bookworms! 🐛📖 Celebrate the National Year of Reading with us and find out why reading is good for you in 'The Perks of Being a Bookworm' by @falkhuettig.bsky.social, now just £20 in our bookshop and on our website! 🔗: bit.ly/4eRTx71
Storefront window display for Cambridge University Press Bookshop featuring an assortment of books and reading-related items. Prominent text reads, "The Perks of Being a Bookworm," with a yellow book graphic.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What were our bookshop's June bestsellers? 🤩 📖 'Cormorant' by Gordon McMullan 📖 'Cold War Football' by Tony Shaw & Alan McDougall 📖 'The Cambridge Companion to Classics and Race' edited by Rosa Andújar, Elena Giusti & Jackie Murray 📖 'The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026' by Anthony Seldon
A hand holds a book titled "Cormorant: A Cultural History of Greed and Prejudice" by Gordon McMullan. The cover features an illustration of a cormorant bird. A sticker on the cover indicates it is a "Signed Copy." Shelves filled with books are visible in the background.A person holds a book titled "Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches" by Tony Shaw and Alan McDougall. The cover features images of football players in action against a red background with a large star. Blurred bookshelves are in the background.A hand holds "The Cambridge Companion to Classics and Race," edited by Rosa Andújar, Elena Giusti, and Jackie Murray. The cover features a classical sculpture profile. Bookshelves are visible in the background.A hand holds the book "The Brexit Effect 2016-2026," edited by Anthony Seldon, in a bookstore. The cover features two figures wrapped in flags, and bookshelves filled with various books are visible in the background.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
It's new publication day at @universitypress.cambridge.org which means we've got some brand new titles hitting our shelves today! 📚 But if you can't bare the heat in town today ☀️ you can have a virtual browse from the comfort of your own home on our website: 🔗 bit.ly/44U8Mr6
Bookshelf with various books, including titles like "A Concise History of Spain" and "From Counterculture to Cyberculture". A prominent sign displays "Publication date 9th July."
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Falk Huettig @falkhuettig.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
There are perks to being a bookworm 📚 @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org and elsewhere www.cambridge.org/de/universit...
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We've got buy one get one half price on all our Cambridge English Readers! 📖 Written especially for learners of English, they are original stories with seven levels, from Starter to Advanced. Come take a look in our education section, or have a browse on our website: 🔗 bit.ly/4v7B2jL
A person is browsing a rotating display stand filled with various Cambridge Readers. Visible titles include "Book Boy," "Strong Medicine," and "The Mystery of The Blue Train" among others. The background shows large windows with an outside street view.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th of July! 🥳 While in the UK, we don't celebrate American's independence, we do have many books on its history. 📚 Including Carlton Larson's new book, 'One Nation Under Law' and 'A Concise History of the United States of America' by Susan-Mary Grant, which is currently 30% off. 🙌
Bookshelf filled with various books. Prominently displayed are "One Nation Under Law" by Carlton F.W. Larson, "The Annotated U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence" by Jack N. Rakove, and "A Concise History of the United States of America" by Susan-Mary Grant. A "30% off" sticker is visible on one book. Various other titles are arranged around them.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We've got some brand-new titles in our bookshop! 🤩 📖 'Why Read Beauvoir Today?' by Cristina Chimisso 📖 'The Brussels Bubble' by @adler-nissen.bsky.social & Kristin Anabel Eggeling 📖 'The Cambridge Companion to Romanticism and World Literature' by Emily Sun & Orrin Wang @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
A hand holding the book "Why Read Beauvoir Today?" by Cristina Chimisso. The cover features an illustration of a Simone De Beauvoir. In the background, a wooden bookshelf with blurred books is visible.A hand holds the book "The Brussels Bubble: Inside the European Union in the Digital Age" by Rebecca Adler-Nissen and Kristin Anabel Eggeling. The cover features small illustrated figures engaged in various activities. Bookshelves are visible in the blurred background.The image shows a hand holding "The Cambridge Companion to Romanticism and World Literature" book in front of a shelf filled with other books. The cover features an illustration of a tall stack of books with architectural elements carved into them.
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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
That heatwave felt like we've been inside a volcano, and we've got the perfect new book for your child to learn all about them. 🌋 @nosycrow.bsky.social and @cam.ac.uk have created another gorgeous illustrated science book, 'The Power of Volcanoes'. 📖
Books are displayed on a shelf. The central focus is "The Power of Volcanoes" with a red cover featuring an illustration of an erupting volcano. Several other books are partially visible on all sides around it.
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