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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 2h

Discover @booksaremybag.bsky.social's Books of the Month for October, as chosen by independent bookshops 📚💙 Fiction: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad ow.ly/EoZ150ZUn18 Children's: Pomona: Stories of the Cat Witch by Tor Freeman ow.ly/B9aI50ZUn1a

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The 2026 Baillie Gifford Prize shortlist has been announced! ✨💙 Six extraordinary non-fiction books offering fascinating insights into lives, ideas and experiences from around the world. Discover the shortlist with Gardners: 📚 ow.ly/byjC50ZToXS #BGPrize2026 #BookAward #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Bookshop Day is almost here! 📚🎉 Our team has been busy supporting @booksaremybag.bsky.social by getting Bookshop Day packs ready for independent bookshops across the UK. 💙 Keep an eye out for yours! 👀 We can't wait to see how you celebrate. Don't forget to tag us in your Bookshop Day displays. 📸✨

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Looking for your next great read? 📚 The September edition of the Booksellers Circle is available, featuring 15 carefully selected recommendations across fiction, non-fiction and children's books. Explore this month's picks: ow.ly/CEAj50ZM0Yx #BooksellersCircle #BookRecommendations

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just one week to go until we're at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026! 🎉📚 📍 Find us at Stand 4.2 D38 If you'd like to arrange a meeting with our team ahead of the event, please email internationalsales@gardners.com. See you next week! 👋📚 #FBM26 #FrankfurterBuchmesse #FrankfurtBookFair #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And the winners are... 🎉💙 Congratulations to Thistle & Thorn Books, Palas Print and The Novel House, our lucky winners of this year's Trade Show raffle! Each bookshop has received extra credit for their Gardners account, ready to be spent on even more brilliant books. 📚✨ #TradeShow26

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you for stopping by Daniel Wilson! 🖊️📚 We were thrilled to welcome Daniel to Gardners yesterday, where he spoke about and signed copies of his new book, Great British Architecture. Take a look at some photos from Daniel's visit below 📸 #Gardners #AuthorSigning

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Light up your store with booklights from Thinking Gifts ✨ Looking to expand your non-book offering? Thinking Gifts has a fantastic selection of products, including these stylish and practical booklights, perfect for book lovers. Browse the range here: ow.ly/92qr50ZLXaU #NonBook #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This time last week, our 2026 Trade Show was officially open! 🙌💙 Has it really been a week already? We're still smiling about what an incredible day it was! 🥰 Relive the day through even more photos from the event here: 👇 flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5KiA #TradeShow26 #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What an amazing Trade Show! 🙌💙 To help relive the day, we're looking back at it with our mascot Teddy 🧸 From helping with the mic test and visiting our Paris, London and Lakeside suites, to enjoying lunch and checking out the signed editions, he certainly kept himself busy! #TradeShow26 #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Weren't our guest authors incredible?! 💙 A huge thank you to Ann Cleeves, Ben Macintyre, Phil Earle and Reece Shearsmith for helping make Sunday's Trade Show so special! ✨ If you snapped a photo with any of our guest authors, please share it in the comments below. We'd love to see them! 👇📸

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Booker Prize shortlist is here! ✨📚 These six outstanding books explore what it means to be human in an ever-changing world and the communities and events that shape our lives. Discover all of the shortlisted titles on our Booker Prize awards page: 💙 ow.ly/RVoQ50ZQuXv #BookerPrize

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's here... our 12 Weeks of Christmas promotion has officially launched! ✨🎄 We are delighted to offer: ✅ Up to 50% off 📚 Over 1,100 titles 🗓️ Until 31st December Browse the promotion here: 👇 ow.ly/FX0U50ZOgvn #12WeeksofChristmas

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Epsilon Publishing Group is now a Gardners Distributed Publisher! 💙 With a diverse publishing programme, Epsilon is committed to championing Turkish literature, nurturing emerging voices, and bringing outstanding stories to readers around the world. Discover here: ow.ly/UM2650ZP13X

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Get spookily good deals with Gardners! 👻 Our Halloween promotion is packed with frighteningly good offers on sci-fi, horror, classic fiction, and more than 300 children's titles. Enter the promotions lair... if you dare: 👀 ow.ly/SaZv50ZLZSS #Halloween #BookPromotion #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are all ready to go at the 2026 Accessible Publishing Conference! 👋 We can't wait to chat with and learn from so many people from across our wonderful industry throughout the day. We're also incredibly proud to be sponsoring this fantastic event, which helps write a new chapter of inclusion. 💙

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Only four days to go! 📚🎉 As we get closer to this year's trade show, we're getting more excited by the day. Here's a reminder of the fantastic guest authors joining us on Sunday: ✨ Ann Cleeves ✨ Ben Macintyre ✨ Phil Earle ✨ Reece Shearsmith We can't wait to see you there 💙 #TradeShow26 #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're SO close to the Trade Show, can't you tell?! 🎉 Everything is being packed up now... although our teddy bear mascot seems determined to supervise every single box. 🤷🧸 Just five days to go now and we are SO EXCITED to see you on Sunday! 💙 #TradeShow26 #Gardners #Booksellers #FiveDaysToGo

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Calling all Trade Show attendees! 📢 Our mascot Teddy would love more badges and pins for his collection! 🧸💙 He'll be busy socialising (and doing a little bit of work too!) on Sunday, and can't wait to fill his little T-shirt with as many as he can. #TradeShow26 #Gardners #DoItForTeddy

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We're heading to Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026! 🎉 We're delighted to announce that we'll be exhibiting at this year's fair. 📍 Stand 4.2 D38 📅 7-11 October 2026 To arrange a meeting with our team, please email internationalsales@gardners.com. We can't wait to see you in Frankfurt! 📚💙 #FBM26

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Yesterday we were in London for the IPG Autumn Conference! ✨📚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. Phil, Sara and Frankie had a fantastic day meeting so many people and took away plenty of inspiration from across the industry. 💙 #IPG26 #Gardners #BookIndustry #Publishing

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We've been lucky enough to welcome some brilliant guest authors to the Gardners Trade Show who have helped make our events so memorable 💙📚 And in just 10 days, we'll be welcoming this year's special guests, and we can't wait to do it all over again! 🎉 #ThrowbackThursday #Gardners #Booksellers

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The winner of the 2026 Klaus Flugge Prize has been announced! 🎉 Congratulations to Forest Xiao, whose delightful debut picture book Seven Babies has taken home this year's award ✨📚 Discover the winner and explore all six shortlisted titles: www.gardners.com/Awards/klaus-flugge #KFP26

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The 2027 World Book Day books have been announced - and what a brilliant selection! 🎉📚💙 Gardners is proud to supply Independent Booksellers with World Book Day packs. If you'd like more information, please speak with your Gardners rep. Please note that deadlines apply. #WorldBookDay

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Autumn is one of the most inspiring seasons for readers, and we've got the perfect promotion to match 🍂 Our Autumn Watch Promotion is now live, featuring 150+ titles across a range of categories, all with up to 50% off: ow.ly/B4Kq50ZJuj9 #Gardners #Booksellers #AutumnWatch #BookPromotion

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We heard a rumour there's a new bookshop legend in town! 🐾 So, naturally, we had to go and meet him... and he was every bit as handsome and enthusiastic as we'd heard! 😍 Thank you to Westbourne Bookshop for showing us around your beautiful shop, and for introducing us to your newest recruit 💙

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Fox Eye Publishing as Gardners' newest Distributed Publisher! 🎉 With a diverse catalogue spanning children's, educational, gift and classic literature titles, Fox Eye Publishing offers booksellers plenty to discover. Explore the range: 📚 ow.ly/jJeg50ZAXBc

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Gardners Trade Show wouldn't be the same without our wonderful community of booksellers and book lovers 💙 As the countdown to 2026 continues, we're taking a trip down memory lane with some photos from previous years 📸✨ Can you spot yourself in any of them? 👀 #ThrowbackThursday #TradeShow26

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Baillie Gifford Prize 2026 Longlist is here! 💙 From compelling biographies and gripping true crime to fascinating history and world-class reportage, this year's selection offers something for every reader. Browse the full longlist today: 📚 ow.ly/MBLc50ZIyqt #BGPrize2026 #BookAwards

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What's better than visiting an independent bookshop? Visiting two independent bookshops, of course! 🎉 When we stopped by October Books today, we were delighted to discover this amazing miniature model of the bookshop itself. How cool is that?! #IndependentBookshop #BookshopVisit #OctoberBooks

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Available to pre-order now from Gardners 📚 Swan Song sees Charles Spencer share the most intimate, loving and honest portrait yet of his sister, Diana. An extraordinary story of love, loss and remembrance. Pre-order today: www.gardners.com/Product/9780241825… #SwanSong #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Introducing Gardners' Distributed Publisher: The Melsonian Arts Council! 💙 Creating distinctive games designed for years of play, The Melsonian Arts Council is known for championing unique creative voices, beautifully produced books, and dedicated long-term support. ow.ly/ALSe50ZuY0y

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A reminder that our Sales Office will be closed for the UK summer Bank Holiday on Monday 31st August. Please check for any potential delivery adjustments if you're placing orders, and we hope everyone has a lovely weekend 💙 #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today we're hosting our Summer Bake Sale! 😀🍰 We're raising money for CoppaFeel!, whose mission is to ensure breast cancers in young people are diagnosed early and accurately. What an amazing spread of cakes, chocolates and savoury treats. Everything looks absolutely delicious! 😋 💙

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Booksellers reviewing books for booksellers ✨ Every month, our fantastic Bookseller's Circle panel reads through submitted titles and shares their honest thoughts on the books they believe deserve a spot on your shelves. Take a look at this month's edition: ow.ly/l9cA50ZuzVB

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Pre-Order your copies of Gruffalo Granny with Gardners 💙 The wait is almost over. On 10th September, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in more than 20 years. Secure your pre-order copies: ow.ly/mmaB50ZBrB0 #GruffaloGranny

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Say hello to Twisted Comics 👋 With a mission to get everyone hooked on comics, Twisted Comics offers stories for every reader, from curious newcomers to dedicated comic fans. ow.ly/natH50Zse7L #Gardners #DistributedPublishers #TwistedComics #GraphicNovels #Comics

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How good was 2025?! 💙 Last year was amazing, with incredible guest authors, beautiful stands, great conversations, and plenty of goodies filling both our London and Paris suites! And there's just one month to go until we welcome everyone back this year! 🎉 #TradeShow26 #Gardners #ThrowbackThursday

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our Sales Office will be closed for the UK summer Bank Holiday on Monday 31st August. Please check for any potential delivery adjustments if you're placing orders, we apologise for any inconvenience. #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Here are Books Are My Bag's Books of the Month for August, as chosen by independent bookshops: 📖 Fiction - All the Lives She Lived by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi 📖 Children's - The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz You can discover both of these titles on #Gardners. #IndieBookoftheMonth

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A recent little trip into Frome led us somewhere wonderful... ✨📚 One of the team spent some time browsing Hunting Raven Books. From their thoughtfully curated selection to their beautiful window display, it's a lovely space for book lovers to explore 💙 #Gardners #BookshopVisit #IndependentBookshop

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Meet our newest distributed publisher: Aloha Comics! 💙 Specialising in premium English-language editions of Chinese manhua, Japanese manga, novels, art books, and independent comics, Aloha Comics creates beautiful books for readers and collectors. Browse the range: ow.ly/SET750Zv2mP

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Help your customers plan their next city break 🌍 Our latest promotion features travel guides, maps, atlases and more, with discounts of up to 50% off selected titles. Perfect for refreshing your travel section and inspiring your customers' next adventure: ow.ly/7lb150ZwcgP #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Featured in October's Select ✨ Discover our exclusive Q&A with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, discussing James Webb's Ancient Cosmos and the remarkable discoveries transforming our understanding of the universe, its history, and our place within it. ow.ly/hH6Y50ZukTV #Gardners #Select

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Stock up and save with our Education Promotion! ✨📚 We're offering extra discount on more than 16,500 education titles, giving you the perfect opportunity to strengthen your range ahead of the new term. There's plenty to discover, explore the full list here: ow.ly/G25550Zt9rA #Gardners

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We had a wonderful time visiting the incredible Poetry Pharmacy in York last month 💙 From beautiful book displays to the shop's unique literary prescriptions, it was a real treat to explore this one-of-a-kind bookshop. Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the visit below 📸

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

There's just one month to go... 💙🌲 Excitement is building for Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo story in more than 20 years! Secure your copies with Gardners for Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's delightful new adventure: 👇 ow.ly/8K8x50ZwUjV #GruffaloGranny #Gardners #PreOrder

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Our Trade Show is just six weeks away! 🎉💙 🗓️ SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 📍 HINCKLEY ISLAND To find out more and secure your place, visit: www.gardners.com/Exhibitions/Trades… #TradeShow26 #Gardners #Booksellers

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Willow Creek Press are a Gardners Distributed Publisher! 🎉 Designed and created in the USA, Willow Creek Press brings together an incredible range of calendars, planners, puzzles and gift books, all featuring stunning, award-winning photography. ow.ly/s0Yz50ZseKh #DistributedPublishers

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Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Offer your customers the perfect excuse to get creative with our latest Crafting Books Promotion! 💙 From knitting and crochet to paper crafts, art, hobbies and more, you'll find inspiring titles for all ages, interests and skill levels. ow.ly/WhoA50ZuBx8 #Gardners #BookPromotion #Crafting

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