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The Gutter Bookshop, Dublin
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Two lovely bookshops in Dublin, Ireland - named after that famous Oscar Wilde quote... Store Manager Marta posts here whenever she gets a moment.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Early start: heading to Málaga for a writing week & (hopefully) some sunshine - Irish winters are not SADs friend.. Anyway, #DublinAirport is heaving but I have #Prince & Patrick Gale to keep me company. I'll be interviewing Patrick about new novel #LostLane in @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on 31/3..
January 17, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Great reads incoming (and there is so much more) - Marta is halfway through that pile and loving it!
Yes, she does share with other staff.
Occasionally.

Thank you to all the beautiful publishers for keeping our reading appetites sated.
January 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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New to #Bluesky? Here's a starter pack for Bricks & Mortar Bookshops on the Island of Ireland
#BookSky
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
January 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Dropped the smaller offspring off for musical theatre class, so treated myself to a mini-haul from @gutterbookshop.bsky.social and a relaxing tea. Finally got Queer Georgians, as Santa did not provide, and was surprised not to hear much of this little Carol Ann Duffy book via my usual channels…
January 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Our bestsellers in 2025 across both shops: a delightful mix of events, staff picks, and local & tourists' favourites.
Thank you to all of you beauts for supporting us through the year, we wouldn't be where we are without you and your love of reading!

Here's to more book chats in 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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If you missed out on the Newgrange solstice livestream this morning you can find it here. Really worth it for the authoritative, evocative commentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgu...
Winter Solstice Live Streaming - 21 December 2025
YouTube video by Office of Public Works
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December 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Hi Orla, thank you for shopping with us! We're only a small team, so there is always work to be done, and any comments can always be emailed to info@gutterbookshop.com. >M.
December 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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In these last few days before Christmas, please do remember to support our retailers - here we are at Dublin’s @gutterbookshop.bsky.social. Stop in!
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thank you 📚💚
December 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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A follow up to this. I bought almost all my gifts within Ireland. Some worthy mentions!

Handmade Soap Company
Bookworld.ie Adult Gift Bag bundles
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social - particularly the '642 Things to Write About' for any writers in your life
Poco Beauty
Dunnes €6/€7 candles #Spéirgorm
I am preparing what I'll do for Christmas shopping 🎄 I want to buy from Irish businesses as much as I can, but as affordable as I can. Everything is just so expensive now. Any suggestions for where to look? Especially for bath/shower bits, books, stationery, candles etc. TIA 🎁 #Spéirgorm
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Bookshop signing fun with our #WTFHappened warriors Lian Bell and Sarah Durcan

@lianbell.bsky.social @sarahdurcan.bsky.social

Many thanks to the following bookshops

@hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
@dubraybooks.bsky.social
@booksupstairs.bsky.social
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social
& Connolly Books
December 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Last Christmas, I gave you Descartes.
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears,
I'll give you some Aristotle.
December 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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2025 Favourite Reads🧵 9th year posting a list of books I've enjoyed
2024 Favourite Reads🧵 8th year posting a list of books I've enjoyed
2023 Favourite Reads🧵 7th year posting a list of books I've enjoyed
December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Gutter Dalkey turned 12 today! 💚📚
What started as a pop-up (that never popped-down) evolved into the most gorgeous haven for bookworms.

Thank you to all of you beauts who have supported us through it all accepting grumpy recommendations, sulky replies, and reluctant smiles (and that's only Marta).
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Yesterday evening marked the launch of @rflong.bsky.social's "The Lore of Silver" hosted by the @gutterbookshop.bsky.social)! Ruth was interviewed by @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social about how the series came into being and intrigued us all. There are bodies, you should buy this book!
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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'I chuckled my way through Less by Andrew Sean Greer, a story about a clueless writer on the festival trail, especially the parts in Mexico and Germany. I also loved the humour in Edith by Martina Devlin'
@fairlightbooks.bsky.social @gutterbookshop.bsky.social booksirelandmagazine.com/qa-clare-odea/
Q&A—Clare O'Dea - Books Ireland
Clare O'Dea talks everything bookish in our companion series to Burning Books.
booksirelandmagazine.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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You're invited to the launch of The Lore of Silver on Thursday 20th November at 6.30pm in the @gutterbookshop.bsky.social Cow's lane, Dublin 2, now with added @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social

There will be cake. And shenanigans.
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Still revelling in all the magic of last week's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social

Huge thanks to all who joined to celebrate these incredible authors, poets & thinkers

And gratitude to the brilliant team at DBF, and to #TheRowanTrust, @dublincityoflit.bsky.social and @gutterbookshop.bsky.social ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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📚 Located in Dublin? Visit your local bookshop to pick up a signed copy of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social!

✍️ Find them in @booksupstairs.bsky.social
Connolly Books
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social
@hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
Dubray Grafton St
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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16 years ago today we opened the doors to Dublin's newest bookshop.That @gutterbookshop.bsky.social continues to thrive today brings me so much joy. We created something that brought people together & celebrated books & reading. I feel like I added something good to the world & I'm so proud of that.
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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✨THIS SATURDAY✨

Women Writing History

At 11am in IMMA on 8 November, join us during Dublin Book Festival for a panel with After the Train co-editor Evelyn Conlon and author Sinéad Gleeson in conversation with journalist Clodagh Finn

🎟️ Free – booking required dublinbookfestival.com/event/women-...
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
October 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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People of ireland - the prodigal son has returned! Aka Me! Joined in Dublin by Brendan ‘the voice’ McDonald.
And we promise to have you home in time to see celebrity traitors.*

*dependant on where you live. All promises not actual promises. Reality is subject to change.
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM