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@civser.bsky.social
I've been screwing all weekend. My expert level flat-pack assembly has been well and truly utilised.
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This may be TMI, but as I get older, I appreciate my long nosed pliars' ability to easily remove nasal and ear hairs. Much more efficient than tweezers.
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Treated myself to some cordial today and reminded myself of the delights of hot Vimto. Just what I needed.
October 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My home office window overlooks school playing fields. It amazes me when they decide to cut the grass...on the AstroTurf pitches.
August 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social I've treated myself to a full four fingers in your honour.

That's a KitKat for anyone getting other thoughts!
August 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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This week I'm launching "The Big Green Books 500 Club".

It's a pretty simple plan, but with your help, we can start to regularly send £500 of books into schools who need them.

It costs just £1 a week.

Here's the plan.

biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo...

Please share (and join!)

Thanks.
Big Green Books 500 Club - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
biggreenbookshop.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Hey.

This is a late night soft launch

I'm starting a thing called the "Big Green Books 500 Club".

It's a thing where, with your help, we can regularly get £500 of books into schools who need them.

It costs just £1 a week.

Here's the plan.

biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo...

Please share.
Big Green Books 500 Club - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
biggreenbookshop.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Happy birthday to the fabulous Simon @biggreenbooks.bsky.social

I hope your candles are presented on a wheel of cheese.
July 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I can strongly recommend Simon's service. I'm currently on my second subscription and his choices never disappoint.
INTRODUCING.

The Big Green Book Club Taster,

If you like the idea of joining The Big Green Book Club, but aren't sure if you want to commit to 3, 6 or 12 months, you can now try it out for one month.

I'll choose a book just for you, based on stuff you enjoy.

Just £12.

tinyurl.com/49tjtc3c
July 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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INTRODUCING.

The Big Green Book Club Taster,

If you like the idea of joining The Big Green Book Club, but aren't sure if you want to commit to 3, 6 or 12 months, you can now try it out for one month.

I'll choose a book just for you, based on stuff you enjoy.

Just £12.

tinyurl.com/49tjtc3c
July 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social hope you'll be entering
Here's a novel #buyastrangerabook!

@civser.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a 3 month Big Green Book Club subscription.

The winner is the person who writes the best poem about Big Green Books (look, it wasn't my idea!).

Check out the offer and good luck, I think.
If I'm correct, tomorrow is Wednesday which can only mean #buyastrangerabook day. I'll buy a 3 month book subscription (adult or child) for the best poem about @biggreenbooks.bsky.social not written by me. Get your thinking caps on.
July 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I've just found a pair of socks (clean and hole free) that I've been wearing for the past 30 years (first worn in high school).

#AgeVerification
July 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The easiest age verification is to ask someone to use a landline or write a cheque. I would also add programme a VCR if I could remember how.

But the thing about the Internet is that using a VPN on a server abroad will be a really easy way to bypass age verification.
July 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Ooh, I forgot that it was tonight. Please buy loads of tickets even though it'll dilute my chances of winning (or because it will)!
HEY!

The winner of the raffle will be drawn today at 5pm.

Still time to get some tickets.

Just £2 each.

The money raised is going on books for two brilliant schools, so even if you don't win, you're doing something lovely.

Tickets HERE

biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
July 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Hello. I'm doing another raffle.

You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice.

All the money raised is going on books for two wonderful schools.

Tickets are just £2 each

Details HERE.

www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...

PLEASE Repost (ta).
June 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Superb commission received from @craftyglassldn.bsky.social which I can now reveal (as was an anniversary gift for my better half).
June 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Delighted to have received signed copy 1/200 of @mirandakeeling.com new book, thanks to the wonderful dedication of @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thinking of all those that are remembering their dad today and all the shared good times.
June 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Knock, knock. It's the postman with a very efficient delivery direct from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social - do support indie bookshops.
June 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Latest blog:
Permission granted: Losing patience being the perfect patient
dontbelievehype.co.uk/covid-%26-va...

It's about perfectionism in chronic illness and why aiming for "good enough" can be helpful, spurred by a conversation I had with someone about diet
Permission granted: Losing patience being the perfect patient
I had a conversation with someone the other day about diet when you're chronically ill. It kind of hit upon a wider point and has really stuck with me.
dontbelievehype.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social I wonder if anyone would like a copy on me for #buyastrangerabook day
SIGNED DEDICATED BY SUSIE DENT!

Susie Dent @susiedent.com has a new book out in September.

"Words For Life"

365 words that will make every day better.

Susie will sign & personally dedicate each copy just for you.

Medieval insults a speciality!

HERE

tinyurl.com/3b2rtkc4
May 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
As the day draws to a close,
So sadly must my prose.
Mistress V, I have to say,
I hope you've had a brilliant day.

@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Superb service from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social getting my copy of @katecherrell.bsky.social 'so debut novel before publication day!
May 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social chimney watch is over. You can make a fresh cup of tea now.
May 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM