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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

GRAB YOUR TICKETS there’s only 12 remaining!!!!!!!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📣 JULY EVENTS! 📣 We’ve a jam-packed July coming up featuring events with Chris McDonald, Robert Rutherford, John Sutherland, Lily Samson, Steph McGovern, Gràinne O’Hare, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Robin Ince, Harriet Constable, Shahnaz Ahsan, Leigh Radford, Dominic Nolan and Guy Hale! #BookSky 📚💜

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A WEEK TODAY! We can’t wait to welcome the brilliant Jess Kidd to our Stockport shop next Tuesday when she’ll be talking to Louise Savidge about MURDER AT GULLS NEST - the first in her sparkling new 1950s seaside mystery series, featuring sharp-eyed former nun Nora Breen. 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Just received a finished copy of Louise Hegarty’s incredible debut novel FAIR PLAY and look at those stunning end papers! We loved, loved, loved this book - a playful satire on detective novels and locked room mysteries that becomes so much more and had us both laughing and crying. #BookSky 💜📚

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

An amazing event last night celebrating John Ironmonger’s THE WAGER AND THE BEAR, an important novel of two very different men and a feud that spans fifty years - a heart-stopping tale of anger, tragedy, and enduring love, cast against the long unfolding backdrop of an irreversible global crisis.

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Tom Noble @tomnoble.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Visited @serenitybookshop.bsky.social in the fine town of Stockport for the first time last night - a superb shop, team and setup. Cheers @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social! And another cracking Base Notes launch week event for Adelle too, officially out TODAY

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

WOW! We’re feeling incredibly grateful for all the fantastic support for our first @stockportnoir.bsky.social festival yesterday - we had an absolutely amazing time! A huge thank you to all the authors, sponsors and our wonderful attendees who turned up in their droves! Roll on 2026! #BookSky 💜📚

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Thank you @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social for making so much possible and just being your amazing self! Here’s to many more great events!

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The Cosy Moose @thecosymoose.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The latest from @clmillerauthor.bsky.social is out on 13th Feb and it's addictive reading. Can't wait to see her at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social next week (11th Feb)!

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MurphyNovels @murphynovels.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

📢Final call! ENDS 15th Feb!📢 BUDDING WRITERS! Short story comp to celebrate 25 years of Murder Squad! 📖 Open to new writers aged 18+ 🕵️ Original stories up to 1500 words 🔚 15/02/25 For submission details visit murdersquad.co.uk/competition/ @thecwa.bsky.social @serenitybookshop.bsky.social

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

If you are able, please do support Indy bookshops. The near monopoly of an online giant is skewering the industry. Without Indies, we simply wouldn't be here. @bookcornerhx.bsky.social @serenitybookshop.bsky.social @trumanbooks.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @forumbooks.bsky.social

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A wonderful sold-out crowd for our first event of the year with two giants of crime fiction! Mark Billingham and Chris Hammer we’re here discussing their latest novels THE WRONG HANDS and THE BROKEN RIVER and we got a fantastic insight into their writing processes as well as plenty of laughs!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Fantastic to see @robparkerauthor.bsky.social’s THE TROUBLED DEEP as Book of the Week in Heat! We can’t wait to welcome him back to the Romiley shop next Thursday (23rd Jan) when he’ll be chatting about the book with @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social Tickets available instore and via link below 👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

NEW EVENT! We're delighted to be welcoming Jonny Sweet to the Romiley shop on Tues 4th March to celebrate the paperback release of his stunning debut novel THE KELLERBY CODE - a delightfully dark and funny thriller that is perfect for fans of The Talented Mr Ripley and Saltburn. 💜📚 #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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White Rabbit Books @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Announcing the BASE NOTES tour... Adelle Stripe is heading out on the road to discuss her new book and sign copies, including some very special guests at select dates. All ticket info (and book pre-orders) at geni.us/BaseNotes More details below, and further dates TBA ⬇️

Monday 10 Feb / The Social, London
Wednesday 12 Feb / Serenity Booksellers, Stockport
Friday 14 Feb / Golden Lion, Todmorden
Tuesday 18 Feb / The Heath Bookshop, Birmingham
Thursday 20 Feb / Book Tree, Pickering
Saturday 22 Feb / Kemps, Wetherby
Monday 24 Feb / Waterstones, Liverpool

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

2025 is well and truly here and there are lots of fantastic new fiction titles on the way! You still have time to catch up on some of the 2024 novels you may have missed though and here are just a few of our favourites to help jog your memory… 💜📚 #BookSky

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Jo Callaghan @jocallaghankat.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

I began listening to this collection of Hilary Mantel’s writing on audio because I’d run out of podcasts to listen to whilst cooking etc and honestly it is wonderful. She has opinions on everything from films, princesses, politics and of course, writing. All of it masterfully written.

A photo of Hilary Mantel’s book A Memoir of my Former Self on audible.

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

TEAM SERENITY! Anna, Lou, David, Tom, Kelly and Chris. A quick pint together ahead of the final crazy week before Christmas! Come visit us in Romiley or Stockport - say hi, have a chat and maybe, it you’re so inclined, buy some books! 💜📚

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Your closest independent book shop doesn’t have to stock your book because you’re a local author. Even less so if you have never stepped foot in/ been a customer of/ supported in any way said book shop, which is still not a guarantee in itself.

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Some lovely little red books that are currently flying off the shelves! KILLING TIME - Alan Bennett BOB THE ROBIN - Tony Putman SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE - Claire Keegan 💜📚 #booksky

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

NEW EVENT! The brilliant @robparkerauthor.bsky.social will be at the Romiley shop on Thursday 23rd January to celebrate the release of THE TROUBLED DEEP - his gripping new crime thriller that introduces us to cold case diver Cam Killick. Rob will be in conversation with @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Both the Romiley and Stockport bookshops are open every day between now and the big day and we’ve lots of festive titles to gift (or keep for yourself!) this Christmas. From cosy crime and spooky stories to children’s classics and pocket-sized poetry - we’ve something for everyone… 🎄

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Rob Parker @robparkerauthor.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

The feeling is very much mutual! The support you give myself - and so many other authors - is astonishing! We’re all so grateful, and cheering you on!

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Thanks Rob, your support means so much!

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Two genuine, bonafide, bricks-and-mortar, independent, proper bookshops! We’ve kept both accessible as a top priority for wheelchairs, mobility aides and prams. Everyone is welcome! 💜

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The #GordonBurnPrize longlist is always an exciting mix of fiction and non-fiction and showcases some of the best experimental writing being produced at the moment. Some shop favourites on there including Rita Bullwinkel’s HEADSHOT and Nicolas Padamsee’s ENGLAND IS MINE plus lots to discover!

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Longlist announced for Gordon Burn Prize 2025 - New Writing North

The twelve books longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize 2025 are revealed today (Monday 9 December 2024). The £10,000 Gordon Burn Prize...

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Very close, yes! The shop faces Merseyway, you can see it as you walk in the direction of ASDA. Between Pound Bakery and The British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop.

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Our second Independent bookshop opens TOMORROW! So excited, tired, nervous, grateful and so happy to be bringing this to Stockport. If you’re about, come and say hello! @serenitybookshop.bsky.social #independentbookshop

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

The 2024 Nero Book Awards shortlist has been announced! There are some fantastic titles across the four categories and great to see shop favourite Ferdia Lennon on the Debut Fiction list with his wonderful debut GLORIOUS EXPLOITS! www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...

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2024 Nero book awards shortlist announced to celebrate ‘extraordinary writing talent’

The second run of the UK/Irish awards covers adult and children’s fiction, debut novels and nonfiction, with tales that stretch from surreal expeditions to lost sailors and schoolboy lizards

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

go.bsky.app/SkKbAuH

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Panel Announcement for Stockport Noir Time to start planning your day!

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Kel P @punkdonkey.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

You’re going to love it! Soon…

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David Coates @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Was thrilled to be asked to contribute to @lunatejournal.bsky.social’s BOOKS OF THE YEAR feature alongside some of my favourite writers! I got to bang on about some incredible titles from @dauntbookspub.bsky.social, @andotherstories.bsky.social and loads more! 💜📚 www.lunate.co.uk/home/boty-20...

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Books of the Year — Lunate

Lunate contributors and friends share their favourite books of 2024

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Just 2 tickets left for this! Get your skates on if you’re planning on coming to hear Mark Billingham and Chris Hammer discuss their latest books in the new year!

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Which is your favourite Almodóvar movie that you watched with your girlfriend and she broke up with you afterwards because she expected you to have a thoughtful emotional response to it but your only reaction was to mention how much you liked the furniture?

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A full house last night for our final event of the year - MERRY CRIMEMAS! Martin Griffin, @davidfennell.bsky.social, S L McManus and @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social were here discussing their work and all things Christmassy! A huge thank you to all the authors and, as ever, our wonderful audience! 🎄

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David Fennell @davidfennell.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A massive thanks to Chris & David at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social for hosting me, @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social, Martin Griffin & Sarah McManus at the Merry Crimeas event. Thanks also to everyone who came along. Loved talking to you all. And cheers @chriswillocks.bsky.social for the pics below.

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Jaykers – Leonard and Hungry Paul up to #12 in the Amazon contemporary literary fiction chart after last night's appearance on Between the Covers on BBC. Five years after its publication, it's still wombling its way into people's lives. Lovely to see.

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hey authors, don’t forget that if you use bookshop.org instead of that great big place, you will be helping out indie bookshops - very few of who make so much they are dabbling with building rockets - you can even choose which bookshop uk.bookshop.org/shop/booksho...

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

We’ve had a busy few days working on the new Stockport shop and the first of the shelving is starting to go up! Not long now… 💜📚

Picture of a newly painted wall with two empty bookcases and counter

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Feeling festive… ❄️

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Instead of “once upon a time,” Korean folk and fairy tales often begin with 호랑이 담배 피우던 시절에. It means “back when tigers smoked (pipes)”

Illustration of a tiger, wearing a snazzy red jacket, smoking a pipe

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The chart was complied by asking our customers and local community to name their top three favourite books of all time! What three titles would you have picked?

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