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Hello, readers! We've been lurking for a while to learn the ropes, looking for a replacement for the old place. So now we're going to dip our toes in.
I don't know what you should expect, but I also miss an easy place to recommend books, chat abut indie magazines, and share some shop stories, so...
Really looking forward to this.

“Groovy, Laidback and Nasty”, the definitive history of music in Sheffield by friend of The Tribune, @danieldylanwray.bsky.social.

Out May 2026 but you can pre-order it now from the brilliant independent Sheffield bookshop @labiblioteka.bsky.social.
Didn’t get chance to properly post yesterday, as a bit full on, but I have written a book. On the history of music in Sheffield. Out in May via the excellent @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. Pre-order available now and full PR spiel here. Thanks for the love so far

www.thebookseller.com/rights/white...
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Bit tell us what you really think, Jonathan...
October 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
@johnshuttleworth.bsky.social Hello! If you get to Sheffield early today We have some books we'd love you to sign, if you have time ahead of your show :)
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Reasons to buy a book today:
1. To keep independent bookshops thriving
2. The Booker Prize shortlist has just been announced
3. All orders before midnight tonight automatically give you the chance to win a £250 gift card to buy more books
September 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Our first #businessrates bill in the new shop has arrived...
jerry from tom and jerry is screaming and crying throwing up
ALT: jerry from tom and jerry is screaming and crying throwing up
media.tenor.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
spending morning attempting to fix the checkout on our website...

reminded of this:
September 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
No reading today (yet).
Out raving in the rain with the other cyclists...
Great to see so many kiddos.
September 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
First book of the day...

@saraband-books.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
someone just ordered a book under the name 'Mr Rea' - I mean, just tell me where you were posted whilst at MI6, friend, you're fooling no-one.
September 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@podonthetyne.bsky.social #q&a does this hold up to Eddie's 'no d!ckhe@ds' policy? 👀
Am I alone in thinking this looks a bad apple 🍎 for the #NUFC dressing room❓️
▪️The very behaviour #NUFCFans rallied 🙌🏻 against
▫️Little scrutiny 🔍 on #Wissa antics
▪️Against Eddie’s eye 👁 for good characters
▫️More trouble than £40m 💰 is worth 🤨
Yoane Wissa deletes Brentford from his socials & some media are throwing around a mad fee for the striker to leave.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wdp...
August 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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George R.R. Martin Finally Finishes Writing Sequel to 'Erin Brockovich'
George R.R. Martin Finally Finishes Writing Sequel To ‘Erin Brockovich’
SANTA FE, NM—Stressing that fans of the franchise were about to be richly rewarded for their patience, author George R.R. Martin announced Tuesday that he had finally finished writing his sequel to th...
theonion.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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On the occasion of her birthday, Tove Jansson on an elephant, London Zoo, 1957. Good morning.
August 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Happy 15th anniversary of the peak achievement of literary criticism, to all who celebrate
July 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
in a sign of the times (or perhaps dwindling student budgets 4 weeks in to summer) we have been asked about vacancies 4 times in the shop today, and thrice over email... 😬 #jobs
July 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
hello @fabriziorom.bsky.social can we start the McAtee to #nufc rumours here so we can make it happen! #MCFC
July 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING!

Take a moment to plan popping into a local bookshop & seeing if there's a good book for £9.99.

You have no idea how much it could save both you & the bookshop.

#books #bookshop #booksky
July 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
That was pretty good then....
#pulp @tramlinesfestival.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Exclusive: Sheffield’s secret lab working on the UK’s next nuclear warheads

www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/exclusive-sh...
Exclusive: Sheffield’s secret lab working on the UK’s next nuclear warheads
“We already have a secure cell in Sheffield…”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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This Prime Day (& every day):

➡️ Support the small businesses making a positive difference

➡️ Get book recs from people who actually read—not algorithms

➡️ Visit your indie, immerse yourself in books, maybe chat with real people, & leave feeling happy

➡️ Support your indie with audiobook purchases
July 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Raynor LOSE more like, amirite??
July 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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A tour through the experience of ecstasy across the ages, from the works of Julian of Norwich to Anne Carson and Nick Cave, by one of England's foremost philosophers.

#OnMysticism by Simon Critchley is out now in paperback

profilebooks.com/work/on-myst...
July 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Barker’s Pool looks very different at the moment as the second Crossed Wires podcast festival prepares to get underway tomorrow.

Fringe events will take place in the old Cole Brothers building while the BBC Sounds garden will offer a “relaxed, open-air listening experience.”
July 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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A huge thank you to @labiblioteka.bsky.social for joining @junobooks.bsky.social as a Sheffield stockist of both Criminal Cat Crew, and Heracles & Nathan - perfect reads for the upcoming summer holidays

@nicgerson.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitUK #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #indiebookshops
June 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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There's still time for you to get free shipping on your orders from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social

You have until midnight!
Choose your favourite indie bookshop or head to Rossiter Books uk.bookshop.org/shop/rossite...
June 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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We were robbed last night. When it’s our stock or our money that is targeted, there’s insurance and systems in place for this, but when it’s stealing from a charity in an extremely direct way then we just can’t abide it.

scottishbooktrust.com/donate

@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM