Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopAlexa Wilson @alexadwilson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I have pre-ordered it from @ylbooks.bsky.social. 'citing. 031
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopSaraband Books @saraband-books.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Our 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 062
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopNatalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Thank 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/ 0193
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopNatalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Amazing story! Roman news! Detectorist news! 💍 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comSomerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring findKevin Minto’s discovery near Ilminster, showing goddess Victoria, has been acquired with coin hoard for £78,000 2549
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopNatalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Special things happen at gigs in Gloucestershire with @ylbooks.bsky.social! Thrilled to be there for the first paperback event 💚 yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/event/natali...yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk 081
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Not a bad evening for a gardening event. Thank you Rodmarton Manor for hosting. 000
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Do 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. 010
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Mother’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. 0112
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 08/03/2026We 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 0187
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Forgive 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 020
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopStephen Kinsella @stephenstroud.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Hi @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. 072
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopHelen Macdonald @hjm.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Have been laughing for far too long after walking past a Cambridge pizza place and seeing it offers a CORPUS CRUSTI 513015
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopNatalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Wow, 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... 0252
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopN🗡️🎃k @handpressed.net · 27/12/2025handpressed.netWhat Day Is It? – HandPressed“Is this a… what day is this?” — Jeffrey ‘The Dude’ Lebowski 011
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopN🗡️🎃k @handpressed.net · 13/11/2024Writers, poets, photographers, artists, artisans, academics, activists, musicians, bohemians, beats, boozers, booksellers, radicals... do you require a website or have a website that's in need of a lick of paint? Hit me up. I don't charge the [E]arth. handpressed.nethandpressed.netHandPressed – WordPress Websites That Don't Cost the EarthPlanet-friendly websites built with WordPress. Powered by 100% green energy. 0106
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Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopN🗡️🎃k @handpressed.net · 13/11/2025I like to think I make up for this treachery by making websites for a song for all the non-Cormac McCarthy writers who are as broke as I am... handpressed.nethandpressed.netHandPressed – WordPress Websites That Don't Cost the EarthPlanet-friendly websites built with WordPress. Powered by 100% green energy. 021
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Booker-y-boo yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/flesh/ 010
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 29/10/2025The 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 010
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Last 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 032
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2025We've just sent out our latest newsletter. Great plum and shepherd content. ylbevent.link/september-ne... 040
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025We’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… 550
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Sadly 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 052
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2025There 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 030
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. 0263
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2025The 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. 0385
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2025The 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. 132
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2025This 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...ylbevent.linkJames Rebanks, August and blackberries 010
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopJames Rebanks @herdyshepherd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Can’t wait 011
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Excited 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... 150
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025If 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... 1153
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025James 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... 031
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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 22/05/2025The excellent @robinince.bsky.social is currently doing his stuff on the neurodiverse experience at Stroud’s Long Table. #normallyweird #weirdlyno 1221
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Later 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 031
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 20/04/2025We 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.ukyellowlightedbookshop.co.uk 043
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Derek 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 020
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Tweedy's written a book! yellowlightedbookshop.co.uk/product/twee... 032
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025All respect and thanks to @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social We will continue to support them as best we can. www.thebookseller.com/news/amazon-... 1193
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2025Some days are just better with a dog helping out. #dogsinbookshops #dogsofbluesky 2541
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. 0101
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 24/12/2024BBC 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. 061
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 08/12/2024On 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 060
Reposted by The Yellow-Lighted BookshopSF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 05/12/2024What 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 47843140
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Proper 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! 💕 💕 💕 080
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... 170
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Things 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. 2140
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024@jackmonroe.bsky.social Hello. Lovely to have you here. 160