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In all our forms - bookshops in Gloucestershire, a festival or two, schools and libraries. Occasionally Hereward. Less often, Errol the dog.

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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This is very exciting 🎉🦄🎉
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Alexa Wilson @alexadwilson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I have pre-ordered it from @ylbooks.bsky.social. 'citing.
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Saraband Books @saraband-books.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Our August newsletter is published 📩 Featuring @olgawojtas.bsky.social @karenllo.bsky.social Sarah Close and @ylbooks.bsky.social, as well as events, including @womensprize.bsky.social shortlisted Rozie Kelly & Marcia Hutchinson joint book tour! sarabandbooks.substack.com/p/august-at-... #Booksky
August at Saraband. Newsletter available on Substack. Read and subscribe for free.
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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Thank you, Stroud! The nicest audience an author could ask for. The golden ram is happily on tour! 🐏💫 Extra thanks to Hereward and his team at @ylbooks.bsky.social, Brimscombe Mill, and The Long Table Stroud. Other tour dates here: nataliehaynes.com/tour/
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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Amazing story! Roman news! Detectorist news! 💍🪏 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find
Kevin Minto’s discovery near Ilminster, showing goddess Victoria, has been acquired with coin hoard for £78,000
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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Special things happen at gigs in Gloucestershire with @ylbooks.bsky.social! Thrilled to be there for the first paperback event 💚 yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/event/natali...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Not a bad evening for a gardening event. Thank you Rodmarton Manor for hosting.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Do you have a copy of Jekyll and Hyde? No, I'm really sorry. But I can order one for you. No, I need it for today to teach my son a lesson. Oh, right... Yes, he's a right bastard and I need to help him understand what happens when he drinks.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Mother’s Day. Forget flowers or a meal out. What mums really want is £100 to spend in their local indie bookshop. We’re open 11-4. Make your mum’s day. Then take them to the pub.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
We never need an excuse to read a book written by a woman. Here are some of our current picks. Happy International Women’s Day! #iwd #internationalwomensday #readwomen
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Forgive us! We've been quiet as a mouse on our socials for a while... sorry. But no longer! Two new things in the shops (and online), 'Author of the Month' and 'Publisher of the Month'. And excitingly, Patrick Gale is coming to Stroud next month. Book here: ylbevent.link/love-lane
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Stephen Kinsella @stephenstroud.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Hi @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social , saw this fetching display in Yellow Lighted Books in Nailsworth yesterday @ylbooks.bsky.social I also had my first stab at alt text.
Tasteful arrangement of books with fey or mystical titles and lovely covers. Not a cat in sight.
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Helen Macdonald @hjm.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Have been laughing for far too long after walking past a Cambridge pizza place and seeing it offers a CORPUS CRUSTI
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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Wow, thanks Matilda! @ylbooks.bsky.social is such a gorgeous independent bookshop. If you order from them, they will post you the book wrapped in brown paper with a special stamp ♥️ Last day to order for Christmas! 👉 yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/no-f...
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N🗡️🎃k @handpressed.net · 27/12/2025
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Booker-y-boo yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/flesh/
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The very wonderful Mary Keen will be with us at Brimscombe Mill on Friday 14th November at 7pm. 'What's your favourite garden?' people ask. 'Mine, of course'. ylbevent.link/keen-gardener
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Last call for James Rebanks 'The Place of Tides'. 'If we are to change the world we have to start somewhere'. James is in conversation with Marchelle Farrell tomorrow evening (Thursday 18th) at Stroud's Sub Rooms. There are a handful of tickets left. Booking and more info: ylbevent.link/rebanks
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
We've just sent out our latest newsletter. Great plum and shepherd content. ylbevent.link/september-ne...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
We’ve got a new sheep stamp for our bags! Guess which forthcoming title we got it for and we’ll put you in a draw to win a copy of the signed indie edition…
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Sadly I have yet to meet Jonathan Main at Bookseller Crow. However, I know him to be a very good thing. Jon is rather under the weather & they need a bit of an umph. If you were going to buy books from us online in the next few days, please don't. Buy them from them instead. booksellercrow.co.uk
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
There are two great books by Lake District authors that feature ducks quite strongly. One of them is with us in Stroud next month. Tickets and info here: ylbevent.link/rebanks
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
‘The island was waiting for us to leave… and now I was ready to go home again. Like Anna I had a place to care for, and it was time to go back and do that’ @herdyshepherd.bsky.social will be in Stroud next month. Thanks to Gabriella Marsh. Info and tickets here: ylbevent.link/rebanks.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
The second of the short animations made by the amazing Gabriella Marsh for The Place of Tides, with excerpts read by the equally amazing (!) author, James Rebanks. @herdyshepherd.bsky.social will be with us at Stroud’s Sub Rooms on 18th September. Info and tickets here: ylbevent.link/rebanks.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
The first of three short animations made for The Place of Tides, with excerpts read by the author. @herdyshepherd.bsky.social will be with us at Stroud’s Sub Rooms on 18th September. Info and tickets here: ylbevent.link/rebanks Big thanks to Gabriella Marsh.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
This morning we sent out our latest newsletter. News about upcoming events - including @herdyshepherd.bsky.social - and a great poem about blackberries by Sylvia Plath. ylbevent.link/august-25-ne...
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James Rebanks, August and blackberries
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James Rebanks @herdyshepherd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Can’t wait
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Excited that Marchelle Farrell will be 'in conversation' with @herdyshepherd.bsky.social at Stroud's Sub Rooms. Marchelle is a writer & psychotherapist, who looks at the relationship between our external & internal landscapes. Uprooting, won the Nan Shepherd Prize. thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jam...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
If we are to save the world, we have to start somewhere. Delighted to confirm that @herdyshepherd.bsky.social (James Rebanks), will be with us at Stroud Sub Rooms on Thursday 18th September. Information and booking here: thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jam...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
James Rebanks is coming to Stroud in September. We are all in need of lights to follow. Tickets go on sale on Friday 18th July. thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jam...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The excellent @robinince.bsky.social is currently doing his stuff on the neurodiverse experience at Stroud’s Long Table. #normallyweird #weirdlyno
Comedian, author and activist Robin Ince waving his hands in front of a big audience.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Later this week (Thursday), we're welcoming the life force that is @robinince.bsky.social to the Long table in Stroud, to talk about all matters neurodivergent. Learn more and book here: ylbevent.link/normally-weird
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
We are closed, BUT… use the coupon code 'EASTER25' online to get 20% off all day today (Easter Sunday). If you can't find the book that you want, email us today, we'll give you 20% on that too. Offer applies to Derek Jarman and Robin Ince events on Ticketsource. yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Derek Jarman was a complex and extraordinary artist. The new edition of Tony Peake’s biography is a wonderful, exhilarating read. Tony is taking about Jarman in Stroud this Friday evening. More info and booking via the link. The Long Table, Friday 25th April, 7pm ylbevent.link/derek-jarman
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Evening in the bookshop.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Tweedy's written a book! yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/twee...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
All respect and thanks to @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social We will continue to support them as best we can. www.thebookseller.com/news/amazon-...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Some days are just better with a dog helping out. #dogsinbookshops #dogsofbluesky
A black and white Tibetan Terrier is looking out through the bookshop window
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
@gracedent.bsky.social Hi Grace. Love the review of Juliet’s. Small error in the article though. The Woolpack doesn’t have a library, it has a small pop up bookshop which we curate, lovingly. Topped it up last night in fact.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, edited by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is absolutely brilliant this morning. It’s a masterclass in the importance of reading and literacy, especially in early years. When I get a chance I’ll link to specific clips.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
On Friday we had a sell out gig with @dannydorling.bsky.social at The Long Table on inequality and what we can do. Sobering and informative, but also positive and enabling. Thanks to everyone involved for coming along
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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
What has the biggest impact on children's life chances? It's not their test scores, or socio-economic background. It's READING FOR PLEASURE! So whatever else you do, please never stop sharing books with kids, and helping them to read. It will change their lives forever. #literacy #reading #books
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Proper excited to be at the Long Table with Sacha Coward talking about Queer as Folklore. It’s a bit chilly, but there’s a lot of warmth in our hearts! 💕 💕 💕
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
'Queer people have been around since the dawn of time, and you will find us everywhere in history, if you care to look… Sacha Coward (@sachacoward.bsky.social), introduces Queer as Folklore at The Long Table in Stroud Friday 22nd November, 7pm Info and booking: ylbevent.link/queer-as-fol...
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Things I never thought I'd end up saying the the bookshop: 'Would you like a hand with your zip?' An elderly gentleman was struggling with his coat.
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
@jackmonroe.bsky.social Hello. Lovely to have you here.
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