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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📣 OCTOBER EVENTS! 📣 Tues 6th Oct: Can’t Get You Out of My Head - In Search of Kylie with Michael Cragg (at Manchester Central Library) Tues 13th Oct: Ghost Month - Simon Wroe in conversation with Susan Barker Thurs 22nd Oct: The Christmas Carol Killer book launch with Chris Frost #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy publication day to Michael Cragg and his stunning new book CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD - IN SEARCH OF KYLIE! We can’t wait to welcome Michael to Manchester on Tues 6th Oct when he’ll be at Central Library discussing the Princess of Pop with Paul Flynn. @faberbooks.bsky.social #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A WEEK TODAY! Abir Mukherjee and Erin Kelly will be joining us in Romiley (Stockport) to talk about THE PINNACLE and THE NIGHT STAIRS - two incredible new thrillers from two writers at the top of their game! #BookSky Tues 29 Sept | 6.30 | Romiley 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Great to see Michael Cragg in The Guardian over the weekend with an extract from his stunning new book CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD - IN SEARCH OF KYLIE. We can’t wait to welcome Michael to Manchester on Tues 6 Oct when he’ll be chatting all things Kylie with Paul Flynn! #BookSky #Kylie 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It’s our first event of September tomorrow with the wonderful Matt Coyne! Also coming up this month we have: 15/09: Danielle Giles 29/09: Abir Mukherjee and Erin Kelly …and on Tues 22nd Sept, Rob Biddulph will be joining us for an after school signing. #Booksky 🎫👇🏻

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Dr Michelle Walker (/Moffat) @moffski.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Spotted in the wild 😎😎 Thanks @serenitybookshop.bsky.social 😍

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A WEEK TODAY! Zahirra Dayal joins us in Stockport to discuss her incredible debut novel THE WHISPERING JACARANDAS - a compelling, character-driven story set in post-independence Zimbabwe that explores themes of colourism, mixed-race identity and sisterhood. @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social 🎫👇🏻

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Very excited to be listening to our advanced reading audiobook copies of The Unpicking and The Devil's Draper @badsvillebroad.bsky.social ! Lovely that @libro.fm asks what bookshop you want to support - I chose @serenitybookshop.bsky.social #feministfiction #books📚💙

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SHADOW OF MADNESS out now! @dvbishop.com · 22/07/2026

Had a blast at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social last night! Thank you Kelly for inviting me back.

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A busy week of crime fiction events coming up! Tues 21 July: D.V Bishop (Romiley) Thurs 23 July: Garry Disher (Romiley) Sat 25 July: David Baldacci (Stockport) Plus win tickets to @stockportnoir.bsky.social! 🎫👇🏻

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Enjoyed this non-fiction event at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social a few weeks ago, talking about 'These Isles' and signing books with fellow authors @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @thelrm.bsky.social and @jamie-woodward.bsky.social.

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📣 JULY EVENTS! 📣 Calling all Crime Fiction fans! Boy do we have an incredible month of events for you! Wed 8th July - Alasdair Gill Fri 10th July - Erin Kelly and Abir Mukherjee Tues 21st July - D.V. Bishop Thurs 23rd July - Garry Disher Sat 25th July - David Baldacci #BookSky Tickets👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We're very excited to be welcoming two giants of crime fiction - Erin Kelly and Abir Mukherjee - to Romiley (Stockport) on Friday 10th July to celebrate the release of their latest novels The Night Stairs and The Pinnacle. Grab your tickets instore or via link below 👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Fans of The Bear won’t want to miss our event with acclaimed chef Alasdair Gill on Wednesday 8th July! He’ll be in Stockport at Runaway Brewery talking to Helen Nugent about his new memoir KNIVES AND SPOONS - an insider account about the burn of the kitchen and the bite of addiction. #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A WEEK TODAY! Join us for an evening of travel, politics and lots and lots of football!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Happy publication day to @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and A BRITISH CHILDHOOD! We had a fantastic event in Stockport last night listening to Frank talk to Guy Garvey about the book and his time as Children’s Laureate - if you missed it, signed copies are available instore now!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Two great events coming up this week: Mon 15 June: Caroline Aherne, Rebel in Disguise - David Scott in conversation w/ Terri White (Romiley) Wed 17 June: A British Childhood - Frank Cottrell-Boyce in conversation w/ Guy Garvey (Stockport) @arghkid.bsky.social @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social 🎫👇🏻

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Richard Hooton @rjhooton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Not often the author plays a song at their book launch. Hats off to @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social, a fab event at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social last night - in conversation with insightful author Natalie Chandler then a song that’s in his crime thriller The Wrong Man.

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

⚽️ A World Cup treat! ⚽️ We can’t wait to welcome Rob Potts to Stockport on Thursday 25th June when he’ll be chatting to James Sweetnam about A FOOTBALL ODYSSEY - a fascinating look at how over 80 clubs around the world have transformed their communities. @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Signed copies of ‘These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ recently at the excellent Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social in Romiley.

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Lots of exciting events coming up this month including a booklaunch with shop fave Chris McDonald, an evening with Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a fascinating looks at beloved comedian Caroline Aherne and a talk on the history and politics of football around the world! #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Enjoyed this evening's non-fiction event at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social in Romiley, with fellow authors @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @thelrm.bsky.social and @jamie-woodward.bsky.social. Signed copies of 'These Isles' now available at the shop. .

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A week today! Join us for an evening showcasing the very best in new non-fiction! Grab a drink from The Grapevine and listen to James Bailey, Brian Groom, Morag Rose and Jamie Woodward introduce us to their latest books. Friday 22nd May | 6.30 | £12 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Tickets selling fast for our Romiley event - join us on Monday 15th June to hear David Scott talk to Terri White about the genius that was Caroline Aherne 🎫👇🏻

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James Bailey @drjamesbailey.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Do try to get your paws on a copy of LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD if you can. It’s out as an audiobook, too! Other events coming up include: • @urmstonbooks.bsky.social (12th May) • @serenitybookshop.bsky.social (22nd May) • Books on the Walls in Chester (4th June) • @junobooks.bsky.social (10th June)

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Ad for the audiobook of Like a Cat Loves a Bird, featuring a photo of the voice actor, Harley Viveash

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A week today! Cathy Bramley and Izzy Broom will be joining us in Romiley to discuss SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW and THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN LETTERS - two beautiful and heartfelt novels about second-chances and finding your true self. Wed 13 May | 6.30 | £5 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Happy publication day to @robinince.bsky.social and the paperback release of NORMALLY WEIRD AND WEIRDLY NORMAL - his powerful exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity. We love this book and can’t wait to welcome Robin back to Stockport on Thursday 28th May. Grab your ticket below 👇🏻

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I'll be talking about 'These Isles' at a fantastic non-fiction event at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social on Friday 22nd May 6.30pm, with authors @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @thelrm.bsky.social and @jamie-woodward.bsky.social. Book here: www.ticketsource.com/serenity-boo...

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A sneak peek at what events we having coming up for you in May with the likes of: Luke Barley, Cathy Bramley, Izzy Broom, Robin Ince, Leigh Radford, James Bailey, Brian Groom, Morag Rose and Jamie Woodward! #BookSky Tickets available instore or via link below 👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy publication day to @lmcknighthardy.bsky.social and her delightfully dark new novel NIGHT BABIES. We absolutely loved this claustrophobic and deeply unsettling folk-horror and can’t wait to hear Lucie chat about it with Andrew Michael Hurley in Stockport next week! Join us! Tickets below👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT! Jane Harper - the Australian Queen of Crime and bestselling author of The Dry - joins us in Stockport for the release of LAST ONE OUT - her gripping and deeply atmospheric new thriller that reveals the explosive truth behind the disappearance of a young man. 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT! Go gay, go sad, go dark… Josh Silver joins us in Stockport for the launch of his brilliant new book FRUIT FLY - a blisteringly sharp and darkly funny psychological thriller set in the publishing world that asks: who has the right to make art from someone else’s pain? 🎫👇🏻

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We had a fantastic event in our Romiley shop last night with the delightful @sarahhilary.bsky.social and loved hearing her talk to @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social about her brilliant new book THE DROWNING PLACE. Signed copies are available instore now!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

“Gripping, rigorous and smart” - Jon Ronson “Mesmerising” - Sathnam Sanghera LONDON FALLING is the latest work of investigative nonfiction from Patrick Radden Keefe and looks at the tragic story behind the death of London teenager Zac Brettler in 2019. Available instore now!

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Two fantastic events coming up this week: Wed 15 Apr (STK) - Ashley Hickson-Lovence chats to Andrew McMillan about his powerful new novel ABOUT TO FALL APART Thurs 16 Apr (ROM) - @sarahhilary.bsky.social introduces us to the first book in her thrilling new crime series THE DROWNING PLACE 🎫👇🏻

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David Coates @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Happy publication day to Ashley Hickson-Lovence and ABOUT TO FALL APART - a beautiful and powerfully written snapshot into a troubled mind that explores themes of race, masculinity and parenthood. Ashley will be discussing the book with Andrew McMillan at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social next week! 📚💙

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

First event of the month tonight with Benjamin Wood discussing his Booker-longlisted novel SEASCAPER Coming up throughout the rest of April: 15/4 - Ashley Hickson-Lovence 16/4 - Sarah Hilary 20/4 - Josh Silver 22/4 - Jane Harper 29/4 - Susannah Stapleton 30/4 - Lucie McKnight Hardy 📚💙 | 🎫👇🏻

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Thrilled to be at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social in Romiley on publication date for The Drowning Place. I'll be chatting with the fabulous @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social and signing books as well as trying out my new bespoke book stamps. Do come! Tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo...

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Sarah Hilary @sarahhilary.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Excited to be on tour in April, visiting amazing bookshops & speaking with brilliant writers 💚🧡 @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @serenitybookshop.bsky.social @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social @darkpeakbooks.bsky.social @annacaig.bsky.social Tickets here: linktr.ee/SarahHilary

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

March events! Thurs 12 Mar: Our Beautiful Mess - Adele Parks Tues 17 Mar: Historical Fiction with Sofia Robleda & Liz Flanagan Tues 24 Mar: Psychological Thrills with Sarah Vaughan & Christie Watson Thurs 26 Mar: A Night of Crime with Claire Douglas, C.M. Ewan & C.L. Taylor #BookSky 🎫👇🏻

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James Bailey @drjamesbailey.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

My book, Like a Cat Loves a Bird: The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark, comes out a month today! I had a chat with Booktime magazine all about it, as well as my love of independent bookshops like @urmstonbooks.bsky.social, @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social and @serenitybookshop.bsky.social 🐈‍⬛

Text exceeds the character count on Bluesky. If you’d like to read the interview, please get in touch and I’ll send a copy.

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David Coates @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Books read in February: Union Street - Pat Barker Dad Had a Bad Day - Ashton Politanoff May We Feed the King - Rebecca Perry The Silver Book - Olivia Laing Seven - Joanna Kavenna A Complicated Women - Rebecca Lucy Taylor Cycle of the Werewolf - Stephen King All good stuff! #BookSky

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Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I said @serenitybookshop.bsky.social on Thurs i like to experience reading like Kakfa's axe to the skull. Two days later..... #GetKeshed, assault your senses. @ortacpress.bsky.social

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Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Always lovely to be @serenitybookshop.bsky.social, guaranteed a receptive, knowledgeable and passionate audience. Huge thanks to everyone who came, and to Jae for stepping in on short notice when they were meant to be doing my nails, feeding me coffee and sitting in the audience 🖤

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David Coates @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A fantastic event in Stockport tonight with @stuhennigan.bsky.social to celebrate the release of his debut novel KESHED. A dark and brutal look at modern masculinity, class and mental health which is also infused with Northern humour and a lot of love. Huge thanks to Jae for hosting!

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Jonny @ameremancunian.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A joy to #getkeshed earlier at @serenitybookshop.bsky.social with @stuhennigan.bsky.social in conversation with Jae Auxjera. Proper looking forward to getting stuck in and experiencing a literary axe to the head.

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Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Still tix left for this is anyone wants to come #GetKeshed with me and Terri on Thursday in the intimate surroundings of @serenitybookshop.bsky.social. Gonna be a banger, as it always is when Terri's in the house 💥💪 www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sto...

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Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

#GetKeshed @serenitybookshop.bsky.social next Thursday with me and Terri. Had a blinding time last night and can't wait to get back for another go-round. Force of nature is Terri and she was on top form yesterday, we're a pretty good double act. And the book chat's not bad either 👍

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Happy publication day to @stuhennigan.bsky.social and his brilliantly brutal beast of a debut KESHED - a bold and unflinching novel that explores themes of class, masculinity, addiction, depression and parenthood. It’s not always an easy read but it’s pretty much an essential one.

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