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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

93. The Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen Guy Bass & David Roberts A favourite book of the year so far. A collection of short stories, all with a dark twist, presented in different forms. Excellence all the way through.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

92. The Cow in the Dark at Night Jess Hannigan Tremendously silly, and a joy to share with children. Her picture books are ones to watch out for. This one has real Jon Klassen vibes.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I love exploring poetry with children. These books are some of big hits with the classes I’ve had. #KidsBooksFriday

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Members could win this spooky book to cower under the covers with for our #halloween #giveaway! The Worst Thing is a collection of illustrated creepy short stories, comic strips, and verse by Guy Bass and David Roberts. Just repost to enter!

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

91. Monstrous Devices Damien Love An army of flying robots, a mysterious golem, a suspect grandad, and a boy who is stuck in the middle of it. Lots of adventure and lots of mystery.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thanks Kate! Had a bit of a lull over the summer but the reading bug is back now.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

90. Black Bag Luke Kennard This one really grabbed me. A drily humoured look at contemporary society, very funny throughout, and only slightly surreal - yet still absolutely believable. Engaging from minute one.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

89. The Wishing Well Gideon Sterer & Emily Hughes An analogy for our times as a monster at the bottom of the well, surrounded by coins, bemoans his fate. It invites us to look at our real riches, and to be grateful. A great one to share.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

88. Impossible Creatures: The Neverfear Katherine Rundell The series moves on apace with its third instalment - a quicker pace than book 2 as Christopher is given three tasks to complete in order to save his friend’s life.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

87. The Beginner’s Guide to Being a Wizard Keith Negley Lots of humour, irreverence and happiness in this very excellent guide for younger readers.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

86. Mysterious Things Andy J. Pizza & Sophie Miller A wonderful invitation to be curious, to explore, and to ask questions. Joyful.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

85. Gaining Ground Joan Barfoot A woman leaves her home and family to live in the wild. Here we retrace the steps she took to reach that decision. A slow but enthralling read.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

84. Silver Brook Yassmin Abdel-Mageid A wannabe detective stumbles upon magical powers and evil intent in her neighbourhood - fast-moving, gentle humour and excellent character writing. Really enjoyable.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

83. Bison Rule, OK! Sarah Ziman & Nia Havilliard Really pleased to see Sarah’s second collection come out - just as lively and upbeat as the first.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

82. The Vegetarian Han Kang A dark psychological drama of one woman’s turn to vegetarianism, and her decision’s impact on her family.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

81. Tree Thing Piers Torday & Matthew Taylor Wilson A brilliant fable for our times, inspired in part by the Sycamore Gap tree in the north east.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

80. Monsterlogica Martin Maudsley & Victoria Topping One of my favourite books of this year. An encyclopaedia of monsters from all over the world with THE most brilliant artwork and illustrations. A must-have.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hi! I have been paid - please let me know what I need to do to get your new book 🙂

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A pleasure to be a part of this - can’t wait to get started on some reading and quality book talk!

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#KidsBooksFriday I Am Rebel is well known. Zana Fraillon and Eloise Greenfield’s are verse novels/poetry, but my favourite of all is The Eyes and the Impossible. Just a wonder of a book.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Please can I do this on payday??

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Absolutely love this graphic novel series about anxiety, feeling socially awkward, and finding your people.

Five books by Lize Meddings, called The Sad Ghost Club 1-5

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#KidsBooksFriday A rich novel from across Europe, Iranian subversion, a Swedish biographical tale, and a Russian folktale in graphic novel form 🙂

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

79. The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances Glenn Dixon Really enjoyed this. In a world where all appliances are ‘smart’, how do they respond when one of ‘their humans’ passes away? Can they feel? Can they empathise? And what is truly important?

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

78. Sink or Swim Veronica Agarwal & Lee Durfey-Lavoie A summer camp graphic novel that takes in worries about body image, friendship, and sexuality.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

77. Almost Sunset Wahab Algarmi A great graphic novel following one boy’s journey through Ramadan. He struggles with hunger pangs and doesn’t know how to explain his customs to his friends. Very enlightening if you have not fasted before.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

76. Thorn A.F. Harrold A journey through time as Thorn sees herself at different stages. Very inventive and an interesting read.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I found it hard going to be honest!

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

75. Pan Michael Clune Can the Greek god Pan really be within us? A drug-addled, experimental story of trying to find yourself.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

74. Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob Huw Aaron A deserving winner of the Waterstones prize. Funny, warm and unique!

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

73. Speak To Me Of Home Jeannie Cummins An inter-generational story weaving between love, independence, and finding yourself.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

72. The Sad Ghost Club 5 Lize Meddings I’ve loved this series about anxiety, social nervousness and finding your people. Here, the gang begin to separate with a new sense of confidence. Just lovely.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

71. Empire of the Sun J.G. Ballard First time reading the WWII classic. Graphic, harsh and unforgiving.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

70. The Noise Inside Boys Pete Oswald A book about feelings, primarily about boys, but of course could be used for and with all children.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

69. I, Medusa Ayana Gray Really enjoyed this. A story of how Medusa came to be the myth we know today. Great storytelling and quite moving too.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

68. Dear Ugly Sisters Laura Mucha & Tania Rex A great little collection of poems here. Some are fairy-tale based which will be brilliant for school use.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

67. Son of Nobody Yann Martel Found this a tough one. Two stories side by side: one, a found epic of the Trojan War; the second, a modern story of family breakdown.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#KidsBooksFriday All delightfully weird and wonderful in very different ways. Humour, dark humour, different languages, and a glimpse into both the past and future. Wouldn’t be without any of them!

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#KidsBooksFriday These are all winners in my house (my son has read independently since 6) as well as at school. Rabbit & Bear is a wonderful series.

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Newham Bookshop @newhambookshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Please read and share widely.

Newham Bookshop facing 32% rent increase with £20K due immediately.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Only just read this. Hope you are quickly on the road to recovery, Stephen.

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Áine Mc Caul ✍🏼 @ainemccaul.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Unpopular opinion but I think it's about time we started rationing flights. 1 per person per year and the rich can buy their allowance off the poor using the dynamic pricing models they love so much.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Love this theme! I love books about food - such celebrations of culture, from popular recipes, to the same food cooked in different ways, to books about how we actually eat and share differently. #KidsBooksFriday

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#KidsBooksFriday Community through welcome, through food, through play, and through kindness.

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This should’ve said June 🫠

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

66. Broken X. Fang A little girl breaks her grandma’s cup, but blames the cat. The guilt is overwhelming, shown visually to great effect. A fantastic illustration of guilt, uncertainty and forgiveness.

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