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Helen
@lancslass.bsky.social
Rooted in Scotland but spoken vowels are always North West England
Love watching other people cycle - whether round in circles or through muddy fields 😊
Such a lovely thing. Get involved!
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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IT'S WEDNESDAY!

It's the budget busting #buyastrangerabook day.

The grooviest of all the days.

I'll give out TWO books.

FOR FREE.

If you'd like one, let me know.

Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.

It's a thing! Look.

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

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Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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I have MORE #buyastrangerabook day action!

Bike fans!

@mrstevious.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of Potholes and Pavements : A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network by Laura Laker.

It looks ace.

If you'd like a copy, just get in touch.

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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Reposted by Helen
IT'S WEDNESDAY!

It's #buyastrangerabook day.

The grooviest of all the days.

I'll give out TWO books.

FOR FREE.

If you'd like one, let me know.

Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.

It's a thing! Look.

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

UK only.
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - 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
www.biggreenbookshop.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Reposted by Helen
I’ll #BuyAStrangerABook
🤗

Personalised recommendations are my thing, so don’t forget to mention what kinds of things you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 3)

Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.

You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).

Please share (and buy).

UK only.
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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It's #buyastrangerabook day, @melissaschuh.bsky.social will buy someone a book.

The rules.

Wanna book?
Not sure what?

Let Melissa know the kinda stuff you like reading.

She will then give you a choice of 4 books.

Pick your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!

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GO!
I’ll #BuyAStrangerABook
🤗

Personalised recommendations are my thing, so don’t forget to mention what kinds of things you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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This #buyastrangerabook offer from @lancslass.bsky.social is still up for grabs.

Helen's offering to buy someone any spy thriller/ crime book, up to £15.

All you have to do is come up with a title, and it's yours.

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November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Another #buyastrangerabook day offer.

@lancslass.bsky.social is offering to buy someone any book by John Le Carré or Len Deighton. In fact, any spy novel, up to £15!

So, if you have something in mind (or perhaps want a recommendation from Helen), get in touch!

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Hi Simon
If this offer is still available, Death in the Clouds would be my choice.

And I'd like to reciprocate, with an offer of any Le Carré, Deighton, or other author up to £15.
Who doesn't like a bit of spy fiction? 🕵️‍♀️
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Helen
MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 2)

Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.

You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).

Please share (and buy).

UK only.
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
Hi Simon.
I'd like to offer £15 for someone to choose a lovely book. Their choice!

#buyastrangerabookday
October 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Even a small amount will help so much!
"THE BIG GREEN BOOKS 500 CLUB"

I've set up a thing where I can regularly send £500 of books to schools who need them.

It costs £1 a week to help out, or whatever you can.

Here's the plan.

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

Please share (and join!)

Thanks.

Currently we have £289.12!
September 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
What a lovely offer!
It's #buyastrangerabook day!

@bwianair.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20!

Yes, that's right.

TWENTY POUNDS.

So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch.

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I'll offer a book up to £20 Simon.
September 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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I have still unclaimed #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about.

@sophiaburnett.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? : A Comedian's Guide to Autism by Pierre Novellie.

If you'd like a copy, just get in touch!

Simple as that.

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I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about.

@sophiaburnett.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? : A Comedian's Guide to Autism by Pierre Novellie.

If you'd like a copy, just get in touch!

UK only
August 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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This is another #buyasrangerabook day offer that's still not quite done.

One of these offers from @whyalice24.bsky.social has gone, but there's still one more.

Check out the two ace books available and let me know if you'd like one.

UK only.
Here are TWO #buyastrangerabook day offers!

@whyalice24.bsky.social is offering to buy TWO people a copy of either When The Museum Is Closed by Emi Yagi, or So Much Blue by Percival Everett.

Blurb in pic.

If you'd like either of these, get in touch!

UK only.
August 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Here's another #buyastrangerabook day offer!

@sarahalba.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person a copy of "House of Bone and Rain" by Gabino Iglesias.

I've put the blurb in pic 2.

If this is something you'd like, get in touch!

UK only
August 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Reposted by Helen
This #buyastrangerabook offer from @redwellyfeats.bsky.social is still up for grabs.
July 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
How lovely!
Hey!

I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer.

@catphoto.bsky.social has sent me some dosh and would like to buy someone a book up to £20 for anyone in a service industry/gig-economy job.

So if that's you, and you'd like a book, get in touch!

UK only.
IT'S WEDNESDAY!

It's #buyastrangerabook day.

The grooviest day of all the days.

I'll give out TWO books.

FOR FREE.

If you'd like one, let me know.

Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.

It's a thing! Look.

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

UK only.
July 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Reposted by Helen
This is STILL unclaimed.

#buyastrangerabook
July 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Here's an offer you can't (shouldn't!) refuse! ⬇️😍
It's #buyastrangerabook day.

People buy each other books, cos they're lovely and they can!

@seanjones.org has sent me £20 to buy somebody the book of their choice.

So, if there's a particular book you're after (any book, not just what's on my website), don't be shy, just ask!

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WELL.

IT'S WEDNESDAY!

That means it's #buyastrangerabook day.

The grooviest of all the days.

I'll give out TWO books.

FOR FREE.

If you'd like one, let me know.

Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.

It's a thing! Look.

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

UK only
July 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New books, and helping out two schools. What's not to like? 😍
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 1:48 PM
Reposted by Helen
The post is about a raffle i'm doing.

The money raised is going towards buying books for two ace schools.

So;

a. Thanks for reposting it
b. please consider buying a ticket. You might win!

Thanks
July 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
What a great offer! 😍
It's #buyastrangerabook day.

Now then, if you'd like a book, but aren't quite sure what, just let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading.

Melissa will then reply with a choice of four books.

You can choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!

Get in touch!

UK only
I’ll #BuyAStrangerABook
🤗

Personalised recommendations are my thing, so don’t forget to mention what kinds of things you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Look! ⬇️
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 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Don't be shy!
Choose a free book 📚

It's a lovely thing!
I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about!

Last week @nendo2.bsky.social sent me £15 to buy someone a book with.

So, if there's something in particular that you're looking for, get in touch.

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IT'S WEDNESDAY AGAIN!

It's #buyastrangerabook day.

The grooviest of all the days.

I'll give out TWO books.

FOR FREE.

If you'd like one, let me know.

Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.

It's a thing! Look.

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

UK only
June 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM