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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Enjoyed talking about 'These Isles' at Stretford library, Trafford, a few weeks ago. Thanks to the excellent @urmstonbooks.bsky.social for the book sales and photos.

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

More photos from last night's 'These Isles' talk at Stretford Library, thanks to @urmstonbooks.bsky.social.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The BFS is excited to be taking part in Trafford’s Celebration of Reading Sat 6th June 2026 14:00 – 15:00 for the Imagined Worlds (SFF panel). Full day 10:30 – 15:30. Urmston Library, Golden Way Ticket: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/celebration-... Tickets are free, but book to avoid disappointment.

Banner with the reading griffon emblem of Trafford’s Celebration of Reading and the dragon emblem of the BFS. Text: The British Fantasy Society is honoured to be taking part in Trafford’s Celebration of Reading

All day activities, author talks, panel discussions, local author fair, storytelling sessions, book quizzes, and much more. 6th June 2026, Urmston Library, M41 0NA. Free entry. 10:10 am – 3:30 pm. Booking required for talks and panels. UrmstonBooks.co.uk/Celebration-of-Reading.
Imagined Worlds: Introducing our panellists. Ever thought that science fiction or fantasy isn't for you? Find out about the growth in popularity of speculative fiction genres in recent years, the breadth and depth of books on offer, why some ideas transcend genres and why people love exploring new worlds.

Eliza Chan pictured with her book and a brief bio on the left.
Thomas D. Lee pictured with his book and a brief bio of the right.

Philip Carter pictured with his book and a brief bio of the left.
Chaired by Alethea Lyons pictured with her book and a brief bio on the right.

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I’ll also be at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social on February 19th. There will be more dates to come because I’ll squeeze them in wherever I can. www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/broken-biscu...

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Last night was such a great night discussing publishing at the cosy @urmstonbooks.bsky.social ! Thanks to @alethearlyons.bsky.social @keithwdickinson.bsky.social , @aknighton.bsky.social and @northodoxpress.bsky.social and of course all the readers/writers who came to listen and ask questions!

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Tomorrow at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social with @aknighton.bsky.social @keithwdickinson.bsky.social @alethearlyons.bsky.social Emma Sterner-Radley and Northodox Press Be there or be a shape with four sides! Seriously, though, you should come, because it's gonna be great. tinyurl.com/bfsurm

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Paths to Publication

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for October is Urmston Books in Urmston. They tell us about their Book of the Month, Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @urmstonbooks.bsky.social @ashleythorpe.bsky.social

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Daniel Peak @idanielpeak.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Got a lovely welcome at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social where they let me sign my name in the Grimstinks and I bought this…

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Northodox Press 📖 @northodoxpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🚨Tomorrow night at Urmston Books and Board Games🚨 4 of our brilliant writers are doing a panel to discuss how class shaped and was portrayed in their writing. You can grab free tickets below. Don't miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/class-ic-l...

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Chloe @cdelull.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

and tonight I'm excited to be joining this author panel at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social to be chatting about one of my favourite topics: class in fiction free tickets here - come and join the conversation! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/class-ic-l...

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Class-ic Literature: How Northern Class & Identify Inform Literature

A panel discussion with authors Jamie Jackson, Chloe de Lullington, John Storey, and Samantha Leigh

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Abby Bulmer @abbybulmer.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

This Sunday, come and draw some weird little critters with me at 14:00! #ThePhoenixComic #Doggo #workshop

Advert for a digital workshop for the Phoenix on the 10th of August, at 14:00. Come and draw DOGGO and friends with me!

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Less than a week until our event with author James Ellson, where he'll be talking to us about his shared history with the most successful mystery writer of all time. Book your tickets now on urmstonbooks.co.uk/james-ellson

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Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

This Saturday, 5th July! Brunch @urmstonbooks.bsky.social - come and join us!

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Thea Lyons 🌈 Updates Only. Please 👀 at my 📚. 💜 @alethearlyons.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Come along for an @britfantasysoc.bsky.social chat about #Worldbuilding with Paul Edwards, Dan Hanks, Eliza Chan, & me. Tickets includes a drink & are redeemable against a book. We'll be at the lovely indie @urmstonbooks.bsky.social. #SFFBooks #AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #WritingPanel

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Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

It's me, plus pancakes and coffee and good conversation. Come and say hello, have brunch and share your questions in a bookish haven at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social - July 5th. Tickets here -

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Book Brunch with Jo Bell | Urmston Books And Bo

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Geoff Nelder @geoffnelder.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

#Urmston Books www.urmstonbooks.co.uk sells SUPPOSE WE. In which:- a spaceship crashed on a planet but the natives are so advanced they ignore the humans. “Original mouth agape concepts” 5* reviews #firstcontact #scencefiction mybook.to/SupposeWe

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Urmston Books and Board Games | Manchester

An independent family-run bookshop and board game café in Urmston, Manchester, designed to celebrate stories – both for you and by you.

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Thea Lyons 🌈 Updates Only. Please 👀 at my 📚. 💜 @alethearlyons.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Come join @elizachanwrites.bsky.social, @danhanks.bsky.social, @paulsedwards.bsky.social, & me on June 24th for a panel on #WorldBuilding. Still a few tickets left. At @urmstonbooks.bsky.social Arranged by @britfantasysoc.bsky.social. Tickets: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new-worlds

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Jo Bell @jobellwriter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Me - with added pancakes! Urmston Books, Manchester on Saturday 5th July.

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Join us for our first ever book brunch with award-winning poet and author @jobellwriter.bsky.social. Jo will be introducing us to her new book, Boater: A Life on England's Waterways, a lyrical memoir journeying through the past and present of our historic canals.

Poster for book brunch with Jo Bell. Saturday 5th July, 11am - 12pm.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The BFS is excited to announce our first event with Urmston Books and Boardgames, Building New Worlds: Imagination and identity in science fiction and fantasy. Tuesday 24th June 2025, 7pm (BST). 72 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB Ticket here: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new...

Two book covers on either side:
Left: Fathomfolk and The Hiding
Right: The Way Up Is Death and The Triton Run

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Thea Lyons 🌈 Updates Only. Please 👀 at my 📚. 💜 @alethearlyons.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Looking forward to this @britfantasysoc.bsky.social event with @urmstonbooks.bsky.social on June 24th at 7pm. Building New Worlds: Imagination and identity in science fiction and fantasy. Featuring @elizachanwrites.bsky.social, @danhanks.bsky.social, & @paulsedwards.bsky.social, plus me.

Three central panels with text:
1. “The British Fantasy Society & Urmston Books
‘Building New Worlds’
Imagination and identity in science fiction and fantasy”
2. “Eliza Chan
Dan Hanks
Alethea Lyons (mod)
Paul Edwards”
3. Tuesday 24th June 7pm BST
72 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB
www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new-worlds
Two book covers on either side:
Left: Fathomfolk and The Hiding
Right: The Way Up Is Death and The Triton Run

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Are you coming along to our next author event? Join authors @marnieriches.bsky.social and Paul Finch to chat about their latest books and ask them your burning questions! Both books are getting great ratings so if you're a fan of cosy crime or thrillers, this is one not to be missed. 👀

An image for an event at Urmston Books and Boardgames. An evening with Marnie Riches and Paul Finch. Tuesday 27th May 2025, 7pm

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Paul S Edwards @paulsedwards.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

An event! In June! Come and enjoy a discussion about World Building and buy some books. Building new worlds - Sci-fi and fantasy | Urmston Books And Boardgames www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/building-new...

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A huge thanks to @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social for a fascinating evening and great insight into their new thrillers! Many thanks also to everyone who came and to Helen Nugent and our event partners Trafford Libraries for being such great hosts.

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Roll on Tuesday! Guaranteed waaaay better entertainment than staying in to watch Corrie - still a few tickets left if you’re at a loose end around Manchester 👇👇👇

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Event stock is here and we’re getting excited! Meet @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social next Tuesday at 7pm to find out all about their latest books and the challenges and craft of writing a thriller. Tickets- urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-robert-rutherford Don’t miss out!

Photo of a table with copies of two books stacked up, The Girl in Cell A by Vaseem Khan and The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Fancy being a named character in @robertrutherford.bsky.social next book? Get down to our event next week at Urmston Library to be in with a chance! www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-...

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Just one week to go until we welcome @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social to Urmston! Sure to be a great event, tickets available at urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-... with the cost it redeemable against a book. Hope to see you there!

A poster for author event with Vaseem Khan and Robert Rutherford. Tuesday 6th May 2025, 7pm, Urmston Library. Tickets £5

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

If you can't make 8th May, I'll be at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social on 27th May, with fellow NW author, Paul Finch, talking all things The Gardeners' Club, Manchester Noir & crime fiction! Buy a copy of my book at the event, get a free plant! www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/marnie-riche...

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Marnie Riches and Paul Finch | Urmston Books And Bo

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Join us for a thrilling evening with @marnieriches.bsky.social and Paul Finch, as they introduce us to their latest releases. Tickets for the evening are available to book now at £5 with the cost redeemable against a copy of either book. We'd love to see you! www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/marnie-riche...

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Vaseem Khan @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Not longer before this event in Manchester on 6 May with @rutherfordbooks ... We're going to talk unreliable narrators, fast paced thrillers, small town mystery fiction, and dirty secrets... Murder in all its wonderful variety. Come along! Register here: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-...

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

What a fabulous morning we’ve had with @abbybulmer.bsky.social, learning how to draw Doggo — so many amazing drawings, imaginative ideas and spin off characters! A huge thanks to Abby for a great morning and for so kindly giving up her time to deliver this workshop!

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Only two weeks till I hit the road and head west - hope to see some friendly faces there! Tickets available from Urmston Books below 👇

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Just two weeks left to get your tickets for an evening of conversation with @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @robertrutherford.bsky.social about their latest releases, hosted by Helen Nugent. Tickets just £5 and available at urmstonbooks.co.uk/vaseem-khan-robert-rutherford

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Whilst we're closed over the next couple of days, here's a little reminder that there's a lot going on over the next few weeks and tickets are available! Info & tickets - urmstonbooks.co.uk/events @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @robertrutherford.bsky.social @marnieriches.bsky.social

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Less than a month until #TheGardenersClub publishes. Come and see me in conversation with @jessicabull.bsky.social at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social, chatting to Medina Bookshop's own Paul Armfield in the Isle of Wight, at @waterstones.bsky.social Bromley or at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social with Paul Finch

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Join us and artist @abbybulmer.bsky.social for a very special comics workshop for young artists next month! Tickets are just £2.50 per child — spaces are limited and going very fast so do book early. Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/comics-workshop

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’ll be talking in Urmston tomorrow. If you’re wondering what it’s all about have a listen here (after 30 mins): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... I was interviewed last week about the Corinthians & this May whet your appetite.

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Manchester Total Sport at 6pm - 19/03/2025 - BBC Sounds

Gaz Drinkwater and Emily Brobyn talk all things football.

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

This is happening on Tuesday…

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

It’s just one week to our event with @garyjames.bsky.social! Book a ticket now at www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/manchester-c... or in store at 72 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB. We’d love to see you there!

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Doing anything on Tuesday 25 March? The next Manchester Corinthians talk will be taking place in Urmston. Details here (follow the link): www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/manchester-c...

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Manchester Corinthians | Urmston Books And Bo

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Robert Rutherford @robertrutherford.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Very much looking forward to heading over to the North West in May to chat with the one and only @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social about our latest books. Tickets available via tinyurl.com/3cn7fy25

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Vaseem Khan and Robert Rutherford | Urmston Books And Bo

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

New event! Join us at Urmston Library for an evening with @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social, award-winning author of the Baby Ganesh Detective Agency novels, and @robertrutherford.bsky.social, Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Days, as they introduce us to their latest releases.

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Caroline England Author *The Return of Frankie Whittle out 8 Feb @cazengland.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Morning all! It’s a Sunny Sunday here in Manchester ☀️ Don’t forget to grab a ticket for this author event with me and Guy Hale on Wednesday evening. Urmston bookshop are welcoming us to the store for an evening of intrigue, inspiration and insight!

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #WorldBookDay everyone! 🥳📚

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This is your one-week reminder to grab a ticket for our author event with @cazengland.bsky.social and Guy Hale! We're looking forward to welcoming Caroline and Guy to the store and an evening of intrigue, inspiration and insight. Book your ticket now at urmstonbooks.co.uk/caroline-england-guy-hale

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