Moonsbookshop
@moonsbookshop.bsky.social
Antiquarian and secondhand bookshop 30,000+ books in stock in Whitehaven West Cumbria. Est. 1970 BIBLIOPHILE!
It's a month till Valentines Day so if you know someone who loves books remember Moon's Bookshop #booksky #michaelmoonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #bibliophile #realbookshops #whitehaven #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970
January 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
It's a month till Valentines Day so if you know someone who loves books remember Moon's Bookshop #booksky #michaelmoonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #bibliophile #realbookshops #whitehaven #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970
What Day Is It? the limbo between Xmas and New Year is upon us - It's Saturday and the bookshop is open till 4pm TODAY. #booksky #oldbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #Michaelmoonsbookshop #whitehaven
December 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
What Day Is It? the limbo between Xmas and New Year is upon us - It's Saturday and the bookshop is open till 4pm TODAY. #booksky #oldbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #Michaelmoonsbookshop #whitehaven
Someone commented outside the bookshop the other day remarking that Moon Snr had sadly died and his son had taken over - "rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated" said Mr Moon so like in a hollywood blockbuster hostage movie here is 'Proof of Life' with this weeks local paper. #booksky
December 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Someone commented outside the bookshop the other day remarking that Moon Snr had sadly died and his son had taken over - "rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated" said Mr Moon so like in a hollywood blockbuster hostage movie here is 'Proof of Life' with this weeks local paper. #booksky
December 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Belated Happy Birthday to Jane Austen 250 years old yesterday #booksky #oldbooks #janeausten #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofwestcumbria #shoplocal
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Belated Happy Birthday to Jane Austen 250 years old yesterday #booksky #oldbooks #janeausten #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofwestcumbria #shoplocal
Are books on your wish list this christmas? give a gift they can open again and again A BOOK! We also do our own book tokens so they can pick their own #oldbooks #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #shoplocal #whitehaven
December 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Are books on your wish list this christmas? give a gift they can open again and again A BOOK! We also do our own book tokens so they can pick their own #oldbooks #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #shoplocal #whitehaven
This December please remember your local bookseller #shoplocal #booksky #moonsbookshop #whitehaven #bookshopsofwestcumbria
December 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This December please remember your local bookseller #shoplocal #booksky #moonsbookshop #whitehaven #bookshopsofwestcumbria
Bookseller at rest - thawing out after a particularly cold day in the bookshop in Whitehaven today. #booksky #bookshopofcumbria #moonsbookshop #whitehaven
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Bookseller at rest - thawing out after a particularly cold day in the bookshop in Whitehaven today. #booksky #bookshopofcumbria #moonsbookshop #whitehaven
A short video about who we are and what we do youtu.be/QM5p3bnvBl8?... #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #whitehaven
Shelf Life - 5 minute documentary directed by Megan Walton
YouTube video by Megan Walton
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November 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A short video about who we are and what we do youtu.be/QM5p3bnvBl8?... #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #whitehaven
Our old bookshop is quite polarizing - but love us or hate us? have you actually tried us? have you been in to browse for yourself - we may not be for everyone but go on - be nosey - we've lots of books in store to explore. #booksby #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #whitehaven
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Our old bookshop is quite polarizing - but love us or hate us? have you actually tried us? have you been in to browse for yourself - we may not be for everyone but go on - be nosey - we've lots of books in store to explore. #booksby #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #whitehaven
Good Morning Bibliophiles - do you tumble? we're on Tumblr too www.tumblr.com/michaelmoons... #booksky #bookshopsofcumberland #moonsbookshop #whitehaven #rarebooks
@michaelmoonsbookshop · Old Books & Things..
A blog of old books and interesting items we have / had in our antiquarian bookshop in Whitehaven, Cumbria. We have been finding new homes for old books since 1970. Photos are of our own old books map...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Good Morning Bibliophiles - do you tumble? we're on Tumblr too www.tumblr.com/michaelmoons... #booksky #bookshopsofcumberland #moonsbookshop #whitehaven #rarebooks
Pictorial cloth bindings #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970 #whitehaven
November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Pictorial cloth bindings #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970 #whitehaven
The Radiation Recipe Book - every west cumbrian's favourite #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #whitehaven
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Radiation Recipe Book - every west cumbrian's favourite #booksky #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #whitehaven
Bookplate inspiration from the 18th century - do you have your own custom bookplate design? #booksky #bookshopsofcumbria #moonsbookshop #whitehaven #bookplates #antiquarianbookshop #18thcentury
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Bookplate inspiration from the 18th century - do you have your own custom bookplate design? #booksky #bookshopsofcumbria #moonsbookshop #whitehaven #bookplates #antiquarianbookshop #18thcentury
What's the point of temptation if you dont occasionally give in to it - BE NOSEY! BROWSE! #moonsbookshop #booksky #bookshopsofcumbria #bibliophile #whitehaven
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What's the point of temptation if you dont occasionally give in to it - BE NOSEY! BROWSE! #moonsbookshop #booksky #bookshopsofcumbria #bibliophile #whitehaven
sometimes this old bookshop feels like it's bulging with stock - 30k books in stock #indiebookshop #moonsbookshop finding new homes for old books since 1970 #bookshopsofcumbria #booksky #wellworthabrowse #whitehaven
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
sometimes this old bookshop feels like it's bulging with stock - 30k books in stock #indiebookshop #moonsbookshop finding new homes for old books since 1970 #bookshopsofcumbria #booksky #wellworthabrowse #whitehaven
Give them a gift they'll look at everyday - we've 2026 Lake District Calendars in stock now #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofwestcumbria #booksky #giftideas #whitehaven
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Give them a gift they'll look at everyday - we've 2026 Lake District Calendars in stock now #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofwestcumbria #booksky #giftideas #whitehaven
Our reserve stock room in our Whitehaven bookshop some 20 years ago #moonsbookshop #booksky #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #whitehaven
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our reserve stock room in our Whitehaven bookshop some 20 years ago #moonsbookshop #booksky #bookshopsofcumbria #antiquarianbookshop #whitehaven
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Good evening one and all, if the supermarkets are already there we’re jumping on the bandwagon early too - a great seasonal cover from 1930 - we feel it’s a little too early to use the c word #bookshopsofcumbria #vintagemagazines #moonsbookshop #antiquarianbookshop #whitehaven
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Good evening one and all, if the supermarkets are already there we’re jumping on the bandwagon early too - a great seasonal cover from 1930 - we feel it’s a little too early to use the c word #bookshopsofcumbria #vintagemagazines #moonsbookshop #antiquarianbookshop #whitehaven
Spooky season may be over but we've a festive holiday on the horizon - books make great gifts and we even do our own book tokens - from new pb classics to books centuries old. For Books think Michael Moon in Whitehaven. #bookshopsofcumbria #moonsbookshop #whitehaven
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Spooky season may be over but we've a festive holiday on the horizon - books make great gifts and we even do our own book tokens - from new pb classics to books centuries old. For Books think Michael Moon in Whitehaven. #bookshopsofcumbria #moonsbookshop #whitehaven
Cumbria Book Festival is here in Whitehaven TODAY 12-4ish in the Solway Hall - We'll be there there are Authors - Workshops - stalls - well worth a visit! #cumbriabookfestival #moonsbookshop #Whitehaven #bookshopsofcumbria
November 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Cumbria Book Festival is here in Whitehaven TODAY 12-4ish in the Solway Hall - We'll be there there are Authors - Workshops - stalls - well worth a visit! #cumbriabookfestival #moonsbookshop #Whitehaven #bookshopsofcumbria
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Illustrated by Charles E Brock with an introduction by Austin Dobson London Macmillan and Co Limited 1895 / 1901 {Sold} #janeausten #booksky #biliophile #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Illustrated by Charles E Brock with an introduction by Austin Dobson London Macmillan and Co Limited 1895 / 1901 {Sold} #janeausten #booksky #biliophile #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria
Michael Moon's Bookshop sign that not everyone reads carefully enough #booksky #bibliophile #moonsbookshop #timetravel #whitehaven #bookshopsofcumbria #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Michael Moon's Bookshop sign that not everyone reads carefully enough #booksky #bibliophile #moonsbookshop #timetravel #whitehaven #bookshopsofcumbria #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970
pleasure your shelf and show some love for your local bookshop today! #booksky #bibliophile #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #whitehaven #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
pleasure your shelf and show some love for your local bookshop today! #booksky #bibliophile #moonsbookshop #bookshopsofcumbria #whitehaven #findingnewhomesforoldbookssince1970