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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 2h

I had a really enjoyable evening celebrating 20 years of @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social As always, Kevin delivered a very engaging and humorous talk. One of the key messages I took away from the evening was, in any task that you undertake, always be yourself. (1/3)

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you to all the booksellers, librarians, reviewers, Bloggers and readers for supporting us over the last 20 years. Bluemoose champions books that corporate publishing deem too risky. And we're still here flying the Indy flag. From Hebden Bridge to Hollywood and Beyond!

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I am very happy that I finally got to hear Rozie Kelly in conversation discussing her debut novel ‘Kingfisher’. Last night was such a joyous evening and as always, Sara from @saraband-books.bsky.social was a thoughtful and humorous interviewer. (1/4)

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Doc Sarah Lonsdale @sarahjlonsdale.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Wishing everyone a happy International Women's Day. To celebrate I'm giving away a pair of my books which recover pioneer women's voices and engineering, exploration, journalism, politics, and conservation to a school, or library, or teacher. I'll pick a winner from replies. Please repost!

The cover of Rebel Women between the Wars by Sarah Lonsdale featuring a pen, mountains and a spanner

The cover of Wildly Different: Five women who reclaimed Nature in a Man’s World by Sarah Lonsdale

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I had a wonderful evening listening to Graeme Macrae Burnet After reading Case Study just over a year ago, which was a gripping and disturbing read, I have been eagerly waiting to be able to attend one of Graeme’s events (and it did not disappoint). (1/2) @saraband-books.bsky.social

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I had an incredibly enjoyable afternoon at the @johnmurrays.bsky.social Proof Party. It was really nice to meet Mishika from the @browngirlbookshelf who was a brilliant host. She asked a range of thoughtful questions and led an interesting, spoiler-free discussion. @mcrlitfest.bsky.social (1/3)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Monstrilio, by Gerardo Sámano Córdova, is a wonderfully weird book which follows the lives of our central characters Magos, Lena, Joseph and M. This monstrous yet loving novel discusses themes of grief, sadness, identity and sexuality, to name a few1/5 @samanito.bsky.social @deadinkbooks.bsky.social

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

It was great to hear from the fantastic selection of speakers at the Comma Press Publishing Insights Day. Each talk was incredibly enjoyable to listen to and very informative. @commapress.bsky.social (1/2)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I had a great evening at the launch of The Orange Notebooks. It was interesting to hear @susannacrossman.bsky.social discuss the book in more depth and great to finally meet her. As always, it was a pleasure to speak to Kevin @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social (1/3)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The Orange Notebooks is a painfully accurate portrayal of grief with many raw and poignant moments interspersed with glimpses of humour and symbols of hope throughout the book. (1/5) @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social @susannacrossman.bsky.social

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The Book of Manchester is a great short story collection which celebrates the vibrant and diverse experiences that Manchester offers. @commapress.bsky.social The clarity of each writer’s voice makes for an enjoyable read. It is a collection that you can easily return to. (1/2)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It was another brilliant year at the Northern Publishers’ Fair. Thank you to Isabelle @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social for organising this wonderful event and as always, it was a pleasure to talk to all the delightful publishers. @northodoxpress.bsky.social @saraband-books.bsky.social

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Stephen Oram’s latest release, We Are Not Anonymous, explores issues such as poverty, ownership, the influence of media and the question of who is in control. (1/7) @stephenoram.bsky.social @isabellekenyon.bsky.social

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Kingfisher is a beautiful and intricate story which covers themes of grief, love, lust, age and identity. @saraband-books.bsky.social (1/6)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

The List of Suspicious Things by @jenniegauthor.bsky.social is a heartwarming book which reflects on the breakdown of childhood innocence while simultaneously inspiring a sense of awe and openness in the reader. (1/3)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Wildly Different is a fascinating book which reviews five remarkable women, over a one hundred and twenty year period, who changed the environmental and political landscape. @sarahjlonsdale.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social (1/5)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

‘Every winter now, it seemed, had a new challenge. But every challenge, I realised, brought opportunities.’ Over three winters, Helen Moat reflects and analyses her own experience of winter anxiety in While the Earth Holds Its Breath. @saraband-books.bsky.social (1/4)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Last night was a joyful evening celebrating @nussaibah.bsky.social new book, Fundamentally, which will be published on the 25th of February. Nussaibah is a humorous writer and speaker who is incredibly engaging and insightful. (1/4)

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Leonard and Hungry Paul is a simple and beautiful story which follows the lives of very likeable characters. (1/5) @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social @ronanhession.bsky.social

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

After attending the Christ on a Bike book tour at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social earlier this year, I finally got round to reading this brilliant novel and it was definitely worth the wait. (1/4) @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Please, if you are able, support Independent bookshops. They are the literary & social hubs of our high streets and communities. Without their continued support, we simply wouldn't be around to publish . Thank you.

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thethinkingthread @thethinkingthread.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

“What’s college for if not this? To figure these things out… what we want… what we no longer want in life.” ‘How We Named the Stars’ is a beautifully written and moving piece of literature. @andresnordorica.bsky.social @saraband-books.bsky.social @tinhouse.bsky.social (1/3) #howwenamedthestars

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