Blackwell's Manchester
@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbourhood bookshop on Oxford Road, Manchester 📚 Bookchat, events and silly things. Bleets (?!) by @rednewsom.bsky.social
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Ok Bluesky, let's take a look at the ends we've got coming up at the shop in September and October.. 👀🍂
TONIGHT! Looking forward to hearing Jessica Field discuss the history of social housing, rent and the tenant activism that fights against profiteering landlords!
October 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
TONIGHT! Looking forward to hearing Jessica Field discuss the history of social housing, rent and the tenant activism that fights against profiteering landlords!
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On Bookshop Day, here are a few I've visited recently. Blackwells Manchester @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social, Waterstones branches in Oldham, Trafford Centre, Bury.
October 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On Bookshop Day, here are a few I've visited recently. Blackwells Manchester @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social, Waterstones branches in Oldham, Trafford Centre, Bury.
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A great evening @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social ...
The fact that @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @manylittlewords.bsky.social are amazing insightful speakers, as well as super talented horror writers is probably not fair!
Stoked to have had the pleasure to attend tonight's sold out event 🖤
Thanks!
The fact that @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @manylittlewords.bsky.social are amazing insightful speakers, as well as super talented horror writers is probably not fair!
Stoked to have had the pleasure to attend tonight's sold out event 🖤
Thanks!
October 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A great evening @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social ...
The fact that @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @manylittlewords.bsky.social are amazing insightful speakers, as well as super talented horror writers is probably not fair!
Stoked to have had the pleasure to attend tonight's sold out event 🖤
Thanks!
The fact that @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @manylittlewords.bsky.social are amazing insightful speakers, as well as super talented horror writers is probably not fair!
Stoked to have had the pleasure to attend tonight's sold out event 🖤
Thanks!
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So looking forward to seeing @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @manylittlewords.bsky.social at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social tonight and getting my clutching hands on their brand new books tonight-
Good Boy, and Itch.
Expecting pearls of wisdom 🖤
#Booksky📚💙
Good Boy, and Itch.
Expecting pearls of wisdom 🖤
#Booksky📚💙
October is just around the corner, right?? Come join us in Manchester on 10 October for the launch of Good Boy by @talkscaredpod.bsky.social with the ever amazing @manylittlewords.bsky.social
TICKETS TICKETS 🖤🖤
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TICKETS TICKETS 🖤🖤
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HORROR AT BLACKWELL'S: Neil McRobert and Gemma Amor in conversation
Join us for a special Manchester double launch Neil McRobert's Good Boy and Gemma Amor's Itch!
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October 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
So looking forward to seeing @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @manylittlewords.bsky.social at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social tonight and getting my clutching hands on their brand new books tonight-
Good Boy, and Itch.
Expecting pearls of wisdom 🖤
#Booksky📚💙
Good Boy, and Itch.
Expecting pearls of wisdom 🖤
#Booksky📚💙
What a fascinating, educational and also hilarious evening listening to @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss their books FOLKLORE and CUNNING FOLK with Mel Giles! So many weird and wonderful insights into folkloric tradition and how they relate to our modern times!
October 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
What a fascinating, educational and also hilarious evening listening to @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss their books FOLKLORE and CUNNING FOLK with Mel Giles! So many weird and wonderful insights into folkloric tradition and how they relate to our modern times!
A brilliant evening yesterday listening to @elierlick.bsky.social discuss her book Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History 1850-1950 with Eden Foxon. What a wealth of unearthed research and fascinating stories - get your copy in store now!
October 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A brilliant evening yesterday listening to @elierlick.bsky.social discuss her book Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History 1850-1950 with Eden Foxon. What a wealth of unearthed research and fascinating stories - get your copy in store now!
A really lovely evening yesterday listening to @deanspade.bsky.social and Wu Tsang in conversation for Love In A F*cked Up World. So many insights, reflections and tools in Dean's book and podcast - it's a great resource so do pick up a signed copy in store while you can!
October 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A really lovely evening yesterday listening to @deanspade.bsky.social and Wu Tsang in conversation for Love In A F*cked Up World. So many insights, reflections and tools in Dean's book and podcast - it's a great resource so do pick up a signed copy in store while you can!
⭐November/December events!⭐
Read on for details of everything we've got coming up next month!
Read on for details of everything we've got coming up next month!
October 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM
⭐November/December events!⭐
Read on for details of everything we've got coming up next month!
Read on for details of everything we've got coming up next month!
A brilliant evening last night with @badaude.bsky.social discussing AMATEURS! with Kaye Mitchell. We've got signed copies in store!
October 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM
A brilliant evening last night with @badaude.bsky.social discussing AMATEURS! with Kaye Mitchell. We've got signed copies in store!
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Enjoyed listening to @badaude.bsky.social talk about her new book (Amateurs: How We Built Internet Culture and Why It Matters) at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social tonight.
September 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Enjoyed listening to @badaude.bsky.social talk about her new book (Amateurs: How We Built Internet Culture and Why It Matters) at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social tonight.
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tonight!!!
30/9: Joanna Walsh in conversation with Kaye Mitchell for AMATEURS: How We Built Internet Culture and Why It Matters. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amateurs-j...
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
tonight!!!
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You can catch up with @thelrm.bsky.social @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social next month to celebrate the launch of her new book The Feminist Art of Walking @plutopress.bsky.social #BookSky 22nd October #Manchester
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September 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You can catch up with @thelrm.bsky.social @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social next month to celebrate the launch of her new book The Feminist Art of Walking @plutopress.bsky.social #BookSky 22nd October #Manchester
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-femini...
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"You can't kill a dog!"
Last night: a very important discussion on the hierarchy of animal deaths in crime fiction. @crimecentral.bsky.social is SO back!
A brilliant night with Michael Wood, @jofurniss.bsky.social, KJ Whittle and superhost @robparkerauthor.bsky.social!
Last night: a very important discussion on the hierarchy of animal deaths in crime fiction. @crimecentral.bsky.social is SO back!
A brilliant night with Michael Wood, @jofurniss.bsky.social, KJ Whittle and superhost @robparkerauthor.bsky.social!
September 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"You can't kill a dog!"
Last night: a very important discussion on the hierarchy of animal deaths in crime fiction. @crimecentral.bsky.social is SO back!
A brilliant night with Michael Wood, @jofurniss.bsky.social, KJ Whittle and superhost @robparkerauthor.bsky.social!
Last night: a very important discussion on the hierarchy of animal deaths in crime fiction. @crimecentral.bsky.social is SO back!
A brilliant night with Michael Wood, @jofurniss.bsky.social, KJ Whittle and superhost @robparkerauthor.bsky.social!
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I'll be in Manchester on October 3rd at 6:30pm with Wu Tsang at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social. Thanks to the Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture and the Centre for New Writing for co-sponsoring.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-in-a-...
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-in-a-...
September 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I'll be in Manchester on October 3rd at 6:30pm with Wu Tsang at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social. Thanks to the Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture and the Centre for New Writing for co-sponsoring.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-in-a-...
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-in-a-...
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Will RT in the morn but @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social Keshed gig booked in for Monday 11th May, Thom Cuell in the host's chair. Ticket links in a few week but wanted to put the heads up out there
September 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Will RT in the morn but @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social Keshed gig booked in for Monday 11th May, Thom Cuell in the host's chair. Ticket links in a few week but wanted to put the heads up out there
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📚BOOK EVENT📚
@thelrm.bsky.social, author of The Feminist Art of Walking visits @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social for an author talk and walking event!
🗓️Wed, Oct 22
⏰6 pm
📍@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-femini...
@thelrm.bsky.social, author of The Feminist Art of Walking visits @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social for an author talk and walking event!
🗓️Wed, Oct 22
⏰6 pm
📍@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-femini...
THE FEMINIST ART OF WALKING with Morag Rose
Join us for a special guided walking tour and book signing with author Morag Rose!
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September 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
📚BOOK EVENT📚
@thelrm.bsky.social, author of The Feminist Art of Walking visits @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social for an author talk and walking event!
🗓️Wed, Oct 22
⏰6 pm
📍@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-femini...
@thelrm.bsky.social, author of The Feminist Art of Walking visits @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social for an author talk and walking event!
🗓️Wed, Oct 22
⏰6 pm
📍@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-femini...
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Last bump (maybe) for my @chorltonbookfest.bsky.social event tomorrow at Chorlton Library. Tickets! Pay what you feel (if necessary, this can be nowt).👇#booksky
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September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last bump (maybe) for my @chorltonbookfest.bsky.social event tomorrow at Chorlton Library. Tickets! Pay what you feel (if necessary, this can be nowt).👇#booksky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adam-farre...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adam-farre...
So lovely to meet you!!
Look who I bumped into in @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social 🩷 @serenbooks.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
So lovely to meet you!!
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Always a thrill to get a @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social ‘s delivery. Especially as this one is from @manchesterup.bsky.social !
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Always a thrill to get a @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social ‘s delivery. Especially as this one is from @manchesterup.bsky.social !
We're delighted to be welcoming Dur e Aziz Amna to Blackwell's on Monday the 20th October where she will be discussing her new novel A Splintering with Mishika Narula of Brown Girl Bookshelf! Get your tickets now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-splinter...
September 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We're delighted to be welcoming Dur e Aziz Amna to Blackwell's on Monday the 20th October where she will be discussing her new novel A Splintering with Mishika Narula of Brown Girl Bookshelf! Get your tickets now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-splinter...
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Don’t miss Owen & Ceri on tour this Autumn at a bookshop or festival near you, details on our Events page: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ 🎟️
@waterstones.bsky.social
@rncmlive.bsky.social
@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
@toppingsbath.bsky.social
@conwayhall.bsky.social
#booksky
@waterstones.bsky.social
@rncmlive.bsky.social
@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
@toppingsbath.bsky.social
@conwayhall.bsky.social
#booksky
September 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Don’t miss Owen & Ceri on tour this Autumn at a bookshop or festival near you, details on our Events page: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ 🎟️
@waterstones.bsky.social
@rncmlive.bsky.social
@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
@toppingsbath.bsky.social
@conwayhall.bsky.social
#booksky
@waterstones.bsky.social
@rncmlive.bsky.social
@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
@toppingsbath.bsky.social
@conwayhall.bsky.social
#booksky
Our August bestsellers!
August 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our August bestsellers!
Ok Bluesky, let's take a look at the ends we've got coming up at the shop in September and October.. 👀🍂
August 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Ok Bluesky, let's take a look at the ends we've got coming up at the shop in September and October.. 👀🍂
Thank you Brian for stopping by! Manchester, pick yourself up a signed copy in store now!
The ‘Made in Manchester’ paperback is out today, with a brilliant new cover. Just signed some copies at the wonderful @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social.
August 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Thank you Brian for stopping by! Manchester, pick yourself up a signed copy in store now!
Copies of Made In Manchester by @groomb.bsky.social are now in store! This definitive book on our fair city has a gorgeous new paperback cover and foreward by @andyburnham.bsky.social. A staple for your shelves!
August 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Copies of Made In Manchester by @groomb.bsky.social are now in store! This definitive book on our fair city has a gorgeous new paperback cover and foreward by @andyburnham.bsky.social. A staple for your shelves!