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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The NEW book from @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social & Jackie Morris is preparing to take flight! Pre-order your SIGNED indie edition @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions ’The Book of Birds’ is a love letter to the splendours & mysteries of birdlife. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

On SUNDAY, discover secrets from the set of Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’ as actress Natalie Anderson joins CRIME DAY to explore crime fiction across the mediums #Leeds trumanbooks.co.uk/event/crime-day From Page to Stage, Screen & Beyond: RC Bridgestock, JM Hall & Natalie Anderson

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Perfect for Halloween Week An Evening celebrating Northern #Gothic with authors Andrew Michael Hurley & Michael Stewart Monday 27th October, 8pm The Old Woollen, #Farsley #Leeds £15 trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Last chance to book! #farsley #leeds It's set to be a fun and interesting evening with Author and Columnist Sally Coulthard, who on WEDNESDAY will be bringing us some objects to see, that will help reveal the history of our countryside. Will you be able to identify them? trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

‼️Just over a week to go until we welcome one of the bestselling authors of women’s fiction in the UK to #Farsley Lit Fest! #Leeds Join us on Tues 28 Oct as we celebrate ‘Our Beautiful Mess’, Adele’s 25th book in 25 years (her most explosive, emotional novel yet!) 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

This Tuesday, we have a fabulous Writing for Wellness Workshop taking place as part of #Farsley #LitFest Come and find out why journaling is so good for you! 🗓️ Tuesday 21st October ⏰ 6.30pm 📍 Truman Books 💰 £20 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Meet campaigner Janet Alder this THURSDAY 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events 👮‍♀️ The police killing of Janet's brother Christopher Alder was one of the most notorious deaths in custody in the UK. Her book is a probing expose of what went on. 🗓️ Thurs 23 Oct, 6.30pm 📍 Truman Books #Farsley #Leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Travel back in time with #FarsleyLitFest #Leeds - Join celebrated historians & authors for informed, entertaining discussions, Q&As & signings. 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events COMING UP: 🛣️ Mon 20 Oct - Rob Cowen 🐓 Wed 22 Oct - Sally Coulthard 👊🏻 Sat 1Nov - Terry Deary 👑 Tues 4 Nov - Sir Tony Robinson

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Get this book - SIGNED by #TimBurgess with added PERSONALISED DEDICATION! trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions This stunning memoir has over 250 photos with accompanying insightful text; we can get your special copy for December (what a Xmas present!) @headlinebooks.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Join Charlotte Russell (CW MA) for an evening of guided journaling as part of #FarsleyLitFest #Leeds 'Board The Ship' & leave this workshop feeling ready to take on the world, having confronted what is holding you back & working through your inhibitions. trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🎶 NEXT WEEK: Stories, songs & book signing 📕 Less than a week until our Evening with Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan, when he launches his new memoir. #farsley #leeds 🗓️ Thursday 11th September ⏰ 8pm (Doors @ 7pm) 📍 @oldwoollen.bsky.social 💰 £20-£30 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#farsleylitfest #leeds Join us for an evening of discovery with award-winning writer @robcowen.bsky.social as he takes us on an unforgettable exploration of Britain’s great highway, the A1. Be captivated by stories about his genre-defying book 'The North Road'. trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🌎 A big week in the world of Skandar. 📕 A.F. Steadman's ‘Skandar & the Spirit War’, the 5th & final book in the series, has just been released! ✍️ We’re also taking pre-orders for its prequel, ‘The First Unicorn Rider’, released on 6th Nov. ℹ️ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

The weather is looking good this weekend, so why not take some time to relax outside with a book. You’ll find us on Weaver’s Lawn at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social enjoying the perfect Sunday, in a beautiful space in the heart of #Farsley. Just pop along anytime between 2-4pm. #books #Leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We are delighted to be welcoming Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ frontman #HueyMorgan to #Leeds to celebrate the release of his fascinating #autobiography Huey will be sharing stories from his memoir, and maybe even his new single! #music #books trumanbooks.co.uk/events @quercusbooks.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

🖼️ Free art print 🖼️ FEARFUL - The next novella in the bestselling romantasy series from #LaurenRoberts is set to be released on the 2nd September. Order your copy through us and you’ll also receive an exclusive-to-indies art print. trumanbooks.co.uk/product/fearful-special-edition

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

📕The NEW book by @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social - the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning ‘Cuddy’ and ‘The Gallows Pole’. ✍️ Pre-order your signed, indie exclusive copy NOW @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/jesus-christ-kinski-signed-copy 🗓️ Released 23 Oct

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Jesus Christ Kinski

A bold and brilliant short work by the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning CuddyNovember, 1971. Berlin, Germany. Opening night. Klaus Kinski, Germany's most controversial actor, steps into the spot...

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Front cover just dropped! Marking 30 years since @philippullmanreal.bsky.social introduced his 'The Book of Dust' series, ‘The Rose Field’ is its highly anticipated conclusion. Out on 23 Oct, pre-order your indie exclusive @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/the-rose-field-indie-special-edition

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The debut book from Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA @selfesteem.music-social.com is coming & we’ll have signed copies! Exclusive to indies & very limited, pre-order this cathartic scream of a book that gets to the heart of being a woman @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

#wildswimming #authorevent #leeds #yorkshire Whether you’re a hiker, swimmer, history lover or weekend adventurer, an evening with Sarah will provide you with the inspiration and the information to explore Yorkshire’s wildest corners with confidence. trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Look at this beautiful, sprayed edge #indieedition of Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory. Coming in October. Pre-order @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions An explosive story of one woman’s survival in the deadly dance of the Tudor Court. @harpercollins.bsky.social

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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

September 14th I’ll be in Farsley @oldwoollen.bsky.social for a quiz to support the release of The Movie Lover’s Quiz book! It’s going to be a fun night - tickets below! @trumanbooks.bsky.social @summersdalebooks.bsky.social @zenoagency.bsky.social oldwoollen.seetickets.com/event/the-mo...

Gary Wigglesworth (me) holding a copy of The Movie Lovers Quiz Book. Background is a cupboard full of DVDS & Blurays (spine on)

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🎟️ #BOOKCLUB - tickets for Tues 22 July now available. The book is ‘Piglet’ by Lottie Hazell. ℹ️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events 📚 Great vibes at last night's Book Club at Cargo Wines #Farsley #Leeds - and it was fantastic to welcome some male attendees. We really want it to be a space for everyone.

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Whether the weather is set to sizzle or not, our July events programme certainly is #leeds #authorevent 🔗 trumanbooks.co.uk/events ☀️Local author Rachel introduces her sun-soaked thriller 🧠 @robinince.bsky.social discusses what it is to be normal 📕Meet Queen of Psychological Thrillers Lisa Jewell

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

#Football fan? Head inside the secret world of a top-tier football scout as new book 'Worthy' is released. Hear how Dave unearthed hidden gems for Allardyce to polish at Bolton & helped Mourinho spend big on Chelsea’s ‘Roman Empire’. Wed 20 August #Leeds trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This week, Amanda was interviewed for BBC #Leeds giving an insight into all things Truman Books for #indiebookshopweek Nice recommendation for ‘The Names’ by @florenceknapp.bsky.social too. 📻 Head to 1hr 24 mins bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dnz6 @booksaremybag.bsky.social @orionbooks.bsky.social

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Rima Ahmed - Steve Bailey sits in (17/06/2025) - BBC Sounds

Waking you up each weekday morning, it's Steve.

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Pre-order a signed indie edition of new book from @jenniegauthor.bsky.social - author of ‘The List of Suspicious Things’ Summer 1985. Delmont Close residents are preparing for a BBQ to celebrate Live Aid, but someone uninvited is watching... trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🧛‍♀️ Toxic Lesbian Vampires are here. ‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil’ by V.E Schwab is out today, and whilst stocks last, you’ll receive this super, double-sided ‘Toxic Lesbian Vampires’ tote bag when you buy your signed copy! #bookshop #Leeds A new, genre-defying novel to sink your teeth into

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Last few tickets for what's set to be an amazing afternoon of anecdotes available @ trumanbooks.co.uk/events #authorevent #farsley #leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

One of the perks of shopping at an #indiebookshop is the opportunity to buy special, signed copies, many that are exclusive to us indies. #leeds Check out the signed copies and exclusive editions page on our website: 🔗 trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Coming May 2026. We know it will be worth the wait. And worth pre-ordering a signed indie special now. 💻 trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions From Douglas Stuart, the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo comes a stunning new novel, 'John of John'.

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Gary’s quizzes are legendary. Come on Leeds get involved.

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Treat yourself to a signed, exclusive indie edition of bestselling Author Richard Armitage's new, gripping book. Pre-order with us before 31st July and Richard will add a personalised message. trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions @faberbooks.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We’re delighted to reveal the cover of ‘The Predicament’ by William Boyd, out in September. ✍️ Pre-order a signed copy @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions A twisting Cold War adventure in the 2nd instalment of an elegant espionage series. @vikingbooks.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

NEW #authorevent #leeds Fascinating & fearless, new book ‘Notorious’ by @ottoenglish.bsky.social will change the way you see the world. Otto looks at how people have been villainised throughout history & why we continue to demonise them. Explore this with us in October. trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

All who came to our evening with #Virdee creator A.A Dhand were treated to an insight into the author’s life. A truly engaging talk that made you want to dive right into new book 'The Chemist'. More events @ trumanbooks.co.uk/events #leeds #authorevent #bookshop @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Next TUESDAY, our evening with ‘Virdee’ creator A.A Dhand is set to be one of intrigue as we find out more about the community pharmacist turned powerhouse crime writer. Get your tickets now! #leeds #authorevent 🗓️ Tues 20 May, 8pm 💰 £15-£22 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

New week. New events! See what we've got planned for the upcoming months @ trumanbooks.co.uk/events Rachel North - Thursday 3rd July @mwcraven.bsky.social - Sunday 28th September #books #bookshop #bookevent #authorevent #leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Who spread Christianity, how & why? Join @profaliceroberts.bsky.social on a quest to find the answer in this gripping investigation. Domination: Out 28 Aug #leeds #bookshop Pre-order a SIGNED, sprayed edge indie edition @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/domination-signed @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We’re very excited about & proud to be part of this tour. Join us in #Leeds as we meet the Queen of Psychological Thrillers & celebrate the publication of the new novel ‘Don’t Let Him In’. 🗓️ Thurs 10 July, 8pm 🎟️ trumanbooks.co.uk/events @lisajewell.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

@leedslitfest.bsky.social is back in June & we have 3 events here in the bookshop. #leeds #litfest - Investigate the psychology of heartbreak with @rosiewilby.bsky.social - #CosyCrime with debut author Mel Pennant - #Windrush Day with Howard Gardner Info & tickets: trumanbooks.co.uk/events

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

We're loving the recently revealed cover & title for #Skandar 5 by @afsteadman.bsky.social Get ready for an unmissable finale to this exciting adventure series. Pre-order a signed, special indie edition @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/skandar-5-signed #bookshop #leeds @simonandschuster.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #publicationday @robinince.bsky.social A quirky & witty dive into the world of human behaviour. We can’t wait to host an evening with him on 8 July. - Event info @ trumanbooks.co.uk/events - Buy book @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/normally-weird-and-weirdly-normal @panmacmillan.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

✍️ Signed copies: ‘My Next Breath’ The success of actor @jeremyrenner1.bsky.social faded to the periphery when a snowplow crushed him. A gripping memoir about a near-fatal accident & the strength needed to recover. trumanbooks.co.uk/product/my-next-breath-signed-copy @simonandschuster.bsky.social

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

As part of the annual Farsley Lit Fest #Leeds we want to celebrate the young writers out there. We're looking for children's #authors #illustrators to help get them started by running some October half-term workshops to launch our #storywriting #competition. Can you help?

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Children’s #Authors and #Illustrators - Farsley Lit Fest #Leeds needs you... Our annual #LitFest has been hugely successful. This year, we’re looking for your help to grow our offering for children. New book to promote? Looking to meet your audience? Get in touch! kathryn@trumanbooks.co.uk

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The long-awaited, much anticipated conclusion to @philippullmanreal.bsky.social ‘The Book of Dust’ series. THE ROSE FIELD PRE-ORDER @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/the-rose-field-indie-special-edition Published 23 Oct @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #phillippullman #bookshop #farsley #leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

We are VERY excited to announce that you can NOW pre-order the long-awaited, much anticipated conclusion to @philippullmanreal.bsky.social ‘The Book of Dust’ series. PRE-ORDER @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/the-rose-field-indie-special-edition 23 Oct @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #philippullman

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Are we set for a mini-heatwave? Who knows? But we can confirm a heatwave in this book. 'The Homemade God’ by Sunday Times Bestseller Rachel Joyce is set against the wild backdrop of an intense heatwave in Europe. A story about sibling relationships. @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #bookshop #leeds

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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

"What have I done?" asks Ben Elton The long-awaited #autobiography from one of Britain’s most talented writers is coming. Pre-order a special indie, SIGNED copy now. Publication date: 9 Oct. 📷 trumanbooks.co.uk/product/what-have-i-done-signed 📷 @panmacmillan.bsky.social #Bookshop #Farsley #Leeds

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