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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I’ve read Grimwood three times but listening to the audio version read by Adam Buxton is a whole other experience. I highly recommend. @nadiashireen.bsky.social

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I keep seeing this, looks badass, I must get!

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Another review for A British Childhood. The book comes out this week, so if you don't pre-order soon you'll only be ordering and not pre-ordering www.thetimes.com/culture/book...

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Zak Simmonds-Hurn @monstrouscomics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It's publication day of Legacy: The Shadow Rises! If any of you pick up a copy, I really hope you enjoy it! 🙂

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I read the original a long time ago. Looking forward to reading this updated version. Thanks @bobbyllew.bsky.social for the great service.

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Trigger warning ... I'm going to be popping up on #TodayProgramme #BBCRadio4 To talk about easter reading quite soon

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I have been reading Sputnik by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @stevenlenton.bsky.social to my Year 5 Swordfish class. They loved it. The children’s reactions when Grandad could see Sputnik (top of page) were priceless. At the end they said “can we read another book just like that?”

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This was a perfect storm of an episode because Ramzee is a tornado of fun and a lightning storm of erudition and me and that @nadiashireen.bsky.social were blown away.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I’ve just had these incredible books donated to my classroom. We’ve already read Cosmic as a class and are currently reading Sputnik together. These books are going to fly off the shelves. @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Just been listening to @nadiashireen.bsky.social talking about reading Smash Hits. I miss those times.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Listening to @nadiashireen.bsky.social and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social argue/discuss what counts as reading really highlights the problem. What is reading? Everyone is probably reading more than ever (thanks social media) but reading a book from beginning to end brings its own rewards.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I’ve been catching up with last month’s @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social all about the National Year of Reading. It has inspired me to do more to raise the status of reading and get even more people into it. I’m going to do a weekly book recommendation on the school insta for a start.

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Podcast Episode · The Island of Brilliant! · 13/01/2026 · 50m

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Bunny Vs Monkey: Total Chaos is available as part of World Book Day, free with a WBD token, or £1/€1.50 otherwise. Available in most places that sell books!

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

We took part in the Children’s BookFest at school this week. Awesome visits from Joseph Elliott and Chante Timothy @heychante.bsky.social Great presentations from both and every child goes home with a copy of the book thanks to the BookFest charity. That’s 360 books handed out!

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Nadia Shireen @nadiashireen.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Hey! It’s the National Year of Reading 2026. There’s all sorts of resources and info available “out there”, so have a look if you like. It’s for all of us xx #GoAllIn @booktrust.org.uk @literacy-trust.bsky.social

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

As you know @nadiashireen.bsky.social is in charge of The Year of Reading. She goes on and on and on about on this month's @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social Here .. open.spotify.com/episode/5GTA...

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Nadia Shireen @nadiashireen.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

This was great fun to do, and worth listening to just for Charlie Higson’s excellent Eeyore voice.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

It’s the Christmas holidays and what better way to spend your time than listening to a brilliant podcast talking about brilliant books. Hosted by @nadiashireen.bsky.social and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and guested on by me! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Phil Tite

Podcast Episode · The Island of Brilliant! · 11/12/2025 · 56m

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

I did a podcast. It’s called @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social. It’s all about children’s books. It’s hosted by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social. I do say nice things about @davidashelton.bsky.social.

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Dave Shelton @davidashelton.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Been meaning to say: the latest @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social podcast is especially worth your time because the visitor to the island is marvellous @philtite.bsky.social (& I'm not saying this just because he and @nadiashireen.bsky.social say nice things about me). www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eskcn-...

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With Christmas just a short sleigh-ride away, we've done the impossible - created a ripple in that allows an actual teacher to have chance to visit the island even though it's their busiest time of th...

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

If it's marvellous mayhem you're after - this is where you'll find it. And you get two masters at work for the price of one, what with @stevenlenton.bsky.social being at the height of his powers.

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

'The Missing' - book+ video of what happened to my relatives during WW2 'On the Move' - poems about this 'Please Write Soon' - a fictionalised story of my father and his Polish cousin writing to each other during WW@ 'One Day' - true story of a small group who resisted the Nazis.

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Nadia Shireen @nadiashireen.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Some years ago I decided to leave the real world and move permanently to Grimwood. I’m much happier here. We are currently voting for a new mayor.

Some campaign posters by various woodland animals from the book series Grimwood.

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Jackie Morris @jackiemo.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Love it. And so does my 4 year old granddaughter:) He's a gem.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Super excited to receive the latest Grimwood in the post today. Everything @nadiashireen.bsky.social does is brilliant and I can’t wait to dive into book 5 of the series.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

I can’t recommend this channel enough. I use it at school often.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Quintalist #350 1/5 Harry Potter 1️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 2️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 3️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 4️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ 5️⃣⬜⬜⬜⬜ Streak: 1 quintalist.com In one @millsish.bsky.social

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Quintalist - Daily Ranking Challenge

Correctly answer the Daily Question in 5 tries or fewer. Select 5 choices and click Submit. Play each day!

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Did you miss the Unfeasible Katherine Rundell and I talking about @catwrote.bsky.social , Queen Nanny, women astronauts, Vincent Van Gogh and @matoxley.bsky.social book about two stroke engines!!! On Radio 4 Today Fear not! You can always rewind. We were right at the end of today's Todayl

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Thank you @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for the latest Max & Chaffy by @jamiesmart.bsky.social. Phoebe loves this series. She won’t let me take it to school. It’s a great entry level graphic novel/comic. Out mid August.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

This was a fun day with @sophyhenn.bsky.social Nick Sharratt and Joseph Elliott as part of Children’s BookFest. They’re an amazing charity raising money to buy local school children books.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

This was fun! Thanks @sophyhenn.bsky.social for our end of term draw along Happy Hills treat. The kids loved it!

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David Fickling Books @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

DETENTION JUST GOT DANGEROUS! We’re delighted to share the cover for SIN BIN ISLAND, a thrilling magical adventure from DOUG NAYLOR the co-creator of RED DWARF. Coming September 11th! @dougrdnaylor.bsky.social

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This book is out THIS WEEK and it is hilarious! JAMMYBOI NOOOOOOOOO!

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

A new strand* to see if we can reflect books people buy. First book sold today (father and child in store as we opened the doors). From @philipreeve.bsky.social & @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social Mice on the Moon. New adventure, Mice, Camera, Action! just published *As and when I remember! #booksky

Image of book cover jpeg - Adventuremice: Mice on the Moon by Reeve & McIntyre.

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Look what ariived! It’s the Pocket Book of Pocket Poems by AF Harrold! @afharrold.com Super-useful for if you need a poem and you’re in a hurry, or you need to send a poem, but you only have a small piece of paper to write it on...

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Dave Shelton @davidashelton.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Excellent human being Phil Tite recommends excellent comics by excellent human being Neill Cameron. Recommended for all better than average human beings (that means YOU - don't be so hard on yourself!)

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Something brand new from @neillcameron.bsky.social. Thanks @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social. Donut Squad looks top class. Out early May.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Love this show. Saw it on Thursday in Southampton 7 years after seeing it in London.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Mr Blackbird is visiting the garden a lot at the moment.

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Phil Tite @philtite.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

This has just arrived through my letterbox. Love this series. Love anything by Anthony Horowitz.

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

OXFORDSHIRE PEOPLE! I'll be at Bampton Library tomorrow, Weds 9th April at 2pm with the whole story of Life on Earth - and it's FREE!!! bamptoncommunityhub.org/event/roll-u...

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