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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
I'm very much looking forward to giving this #public #lecture at CCCU in #Canterbury on Wednesday 26 November. All very welcome - book your free place via the link: www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/... @cccubookshop.bsky.social #history #book #event #free
Poster for the event. Information at: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/a-history-of-england-in-25-poemsPoster for the event with bio and talk abstract. Available at: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2025/a-history-of-england-in-25-poems
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Graduations are such a happy-sad time as we are #cccuproud of our new graduates & we also say goodbye to all our #cccu teddy bear friends. A BIG thank you to our #ccculibrary colleagues for their support at #cccugraduation time & GOOD LUCK to good friends we have met along the way!
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Yesterday, the last bookseller left the building. Amid so many sad farewells at cccu, we say goodbye and good luck, and a massive heartfelt thanks to Jake, our Unitemp bookseller for his past 8 years of service. In the immortal words of Douglas Adams, “so long, and thanks for all the fish.”
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
We close for the summer this Friday for the first time ever - so make the most of our last week! We have BOGOF novels; 50% healthcare textbook sale; & just £8 for a CCCU t-shirt. Until we return on 1 Sept, we bid you all a temporary farewell. Details online. #SupportYourCampusBookshop
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Beautiful butterflies held in the cool bookshop breeze signal the metamorphosis of a new book by Tom Delahunt & Caleb Simmons
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We’re loving the colourful @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social Student Planners & Academic Diaries for 2025/26 & the new Student Wellbeing Journal
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Perfect t-shirt weather - #CCCU t-shirts in various colours & sizes all reduced to £8 each on campus @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Last day of the ‘Creating Memories Living Memory Tree’ display by East Kent Forget-me-Nots with Canterbury Festival
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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Rachel Koopmans and Becket and Benedict | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Before I report on the events involving the CKHH this week, that is the Becket Lecture and the Becket and Benedict workshop in the chapter house and cathedral, I thought I would bring a few notices to...
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Hoorah! It’s arrived: ‘A Natural History of Bums’ by our good chums down at the Crab Museum in Margate. And it is glorious
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Robin & Lemn have moved over to make space for stunning collages in our window from the Canterbury Festival ‘Creating Memories - The Living Memory Tree’ project with honorary doctor Keith Oliver #love #inclusion #lovingkindness
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
A late night in the bookshop following the annual Becket Lecture this evening @canterburyccuni.bsky.social Here we unpack another Thomas… this time, Thomas More by @drjoannepaul.bsky.social Canterbury History Weekend conference-goers emailed for signed editions, now available in stock or online
Picture of bookshop from counter as night fallsCopies of Thomas More by Dr Joanne Paul sitting face-up in newly opened box
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
A university in the true sense of the word in evidence tonight. A brilliant, entertaining lecture to postgrads, local & international community from Prof Rachael Koopmans with resounding applause from an audience of 100+ & standing ovation for Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
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MedievalCanter @medievalcanter.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Sheila and Claire at Buckingham Palace blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
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CKHH at the Palace, yes Buckingham Palace | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Before I come to the headline event for this week’s blog, I want to send out a reminder concerning the Becket Lecture next week, as well as mentioning that on Thursday 29 May there will be a joint Bec...
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
New books that have taken our interest including one by our former #CCCU lecturer Dr Harshad Keval
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Books have arrived for the annual Becket Lecture - 27 May, Old Sessions House, we’ll be celebrating the ‘Passion & Miracles of St Thomas Becket’ translated by Prof Rachael Koopmans. Wine reception & book launch from 6.30pm @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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The Arthur C. Clarke Award @clarkeaward.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
✨The Shortlist 2025!✨ PRIVATE RITES by Julia Armfield THE MINISTRY OF TIME by Kaliane Bradley EXTREMOPHILE by Ian Green ANNIE BOT by Sierra Greer SERVICE MODEL by Adrian Tchaikovsky THIRTEEN WAYS TO KILL LULABELLE ROCK by Maud Woolf This year’s winner will be announced on Weds 25 June.
The shortlist for the 39th Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year:

Private Rites by Julia Armfield (4th Estate)
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (Sceptre)
Extremophile by Ian Green (AdAstra)
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (The Borough Press)
Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Tor UK)
Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock by Maud Woolf (Angry Robot)
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Great selection of new books from @versobooks.bsky.social today, including Bano, Benn, and Berger!
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Three of our favourite recommended reads this week
Picture shows “We Are Not Numbers: the Voices of Gaza’s Youth” Picture shows “Forgotten Churches, Exploring England’s Hidden Treasures” by Luke SherlockPicture shows “ Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, My Adventures in Neurodiversity” by Robin Ince
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Loving the new #Penguin90 series of 90 short books to celebrate 90 years of Penguin Classics! We only received the one poster…
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Such a fantastic Canterbury History Weekend this year - so lovely to meet @chloeireton.bsky.social @drjoannepaul.bsky.social & Professor Clare Jackson - we have a handful of signed copies in stock!
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The new #CCCU Fleece has landed in the bookshop - available from the campus bookshop, in-store or online bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/navy-fleece
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Chloe Ireton @chloeireton.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Such a privilege to visit Canterbury today to talk at the Tudor & Stuarts History Weekend organized by The Centre for Kent History and Heritage @canterburyccuni.bsky.social & many thanks to wonderful @cccubookshop.bsky.social for selling copies of my book Slavery & FREEDOM in Black Thought (2025).
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
A bright & early start on this the third day of the Canterbury HistoryWeekend 2025 -Tudors & Stuarts @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Lots more to feast your Tudor & Stuart appetite this afternoon at Augustine House - Canterbury History Weekend 2025
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Pre-order ‘Thomas More: A Life & Death in Tudor England with signed bookplate by Dr Joanne Paul bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/thomas-more-...
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Busy days with the Tudors & Stuarts at the Canterbury History Weekend in Augustine House @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We’re all set for the Tudors & Stuarts, for the 10th Annual Canterbury History Weekend beginning this evening @canterburyccuni.bsky.social with Alison Weir. Join us this weekend at Augustine House, Canterbury
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
It was a joy to attend the Canterbury Festival talk with @horatioclare.bsky.social and Suzi Feay last night. The man is a marvel, speaking directly to our hearts & minds.
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
We’re Stepping into Spring with Canterbury Festival’s weekend of author talks & walks bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/step-into-sp... @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Spread the word, our #CCCU mega-sale of nursing and healthcare textbooks is now on! Offer includes books currently in stock
A sale poster promoting 50% to 80% off our nursing and healthcare textbooks
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We're looking forward to supporting the 10th annual Canterbury History Weekend @canterburyccuni.bsky.social blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/kenthistory/...
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What we can learn from (Kent) history – if we care enough to look | Centre for Kent History and Heritage
Stop press – the event details and booking link for the ‘Kent and Europe, 1450–1640: Merchants, Mariners, Shipping and Defence’ FREE study day at Dover Museum in the Community Cinema on Saturday 10 Ma...
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Our #CCCUGraduation bears have decamped en masse to Augustine House for the Award Ceremonies held in Augustine House today - Congratulations to our students, we hope to see you there! @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The new #CCCU Academic Diaries for 2025-2026 are now in stock in the bookshop - in a variety of colours and sizes, including the popular wire-bound edition bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/cccu-academi...
CCCU 2025-2026 Academic Diaries are in stock, picture shows a pink wire-bound diary with the new 2024 rebranded logo
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
This year we're Stepping Into Spring with a new festival which features not just walks but talks too! The talks will be held at Augustine Hall @canterburyccuni.bsky.social Check out our website for more info on speakers etc: bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/step-into-sp...
A Step Into Spring festival poster displaying the festival dates 4-6 April 2025
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Our Top 4 bestsellers today are no surprise, but what lurks lower down in our Campus Top 20 on #WorldBookDay @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Every day is a World Book Day - here on campus we have all the #WorldBookDay books for our visiting play school toddlers & a lot more besides! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #ReadYourWay @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The longlist for the Women's Prize 2025 for fiction is here! bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/book-prizes
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
We’re here 9am-3pm for Offer Holders Day on campus - Buy One Get One Free promotion, World Book Day books, new books by academic staff and general book loveliness @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Celebrate #WorldBookDay again with us on campus - books are just £1 or exchange with your #WorldBookDay2025 voucher - which one(s) will you choose! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
We’re looking forward to the fabulous Faversham Literary Festival @favlit.org which begins tomorrow with a cracking programme. Here are just a few of our favourites
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Read all about it! We're delighted to stock the new book by #CCCU librarian David Bedford @singinglibrarian.bsky.social David's blog about his new book is here: blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/library/find...
David outside the campus bookshop with the Lantern Publishing book display, which includes copies of his book, Finding & Using Information
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
What will be your next read? We are currently offering buy one get one free on all our paperback novels, poetry and plays - including children's books, so you can mix & match! Books are in stock only, cheapest title is free. Open to all, you can find us on campus @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
Book Sale poster displaying the front cover of Miranda July's No One Belongs Here More Than YouBook Sale poster displaying the front cover of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five.Bookshop poster outlining our key services: we can order any title in print, often by next day; we pricematch your CCCU recommended textbooks; we stock CCCU merchandise. Quotations by Robin Ince and Tibor Fischer.
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
A tale of unconditional love & acceptance for all ages, our beloved Wandering Lamb returns in a special limited print run of 50 copies bookshop.canterbury.ac.uk/The-Wanderin...
Front cover of The Wandering Lamb by CCCU University Lecturer Tom Delahunt, illustrated by Caleb Simmons. Pictures a lamb pursuing a butterfly in a topsy-turvy world.
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Tonight’s book launch celebrating David Vernon’s new book is 7pm in the Laud Building Lg16 @canterburyccuni.bsky.social Everyone, the normal and the paranormal are all welcome!
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Breaking good news: the new book by our very own @singinglibrarian.bsky.social has arrived! The finding & using of information has become that much easier! With lots more @lanternpublishing.bsky.social to help our healthcare students @canterburyccuni.bsky.social
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
It's Graduation Week 🎓 at Canterbury Cathedral for @canterburyccuni.bsky.social! We're ready to celebrate with our new graduates 🎉 at Augustine House #CCCUGraduation
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Dr Joanne Paul @drjoannepaul.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Just received some *very* exciting news about this event I am doing in Canterbury in April. Attendees will be in for a very special treat!! Book now... ckhh.org.uk/tudors-stuar...
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Thomas More: Life and Death
Thomas More: Life and Death - Saturday 26 April 2025 | 11:30-12:30 | Augustine House | AHg.27 - as part of Tudors and Stewarts Weekend 2025
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
David Vernon’s book launch of Quotidian Tales is this Friday, 31 Jan 7pm in Laud Lg16 - normal & paranormal - all are welcome!
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University Bookshop @cccubookshop.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Wonderful opportunity to hear from @wildtwin.bsky.social at the @favlit.org next month. Ghost Town & Wild Twin are bloody brilliant www.favershamliteraryfestival.org/programme/2025
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