Bert’s Books
@bertsbooks.bsky.social
Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB
Email us on bert@bertsbooks.co.uk
Email us on bert@bertsbooks.co.uk
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It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Pedro and I are here today, so come say hello and buy a book! - Michael
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Pedro and I are here today, so come say hello and buy a book! - Michael
Congratulations to David Szalay whose novel Flesh has become the 2025 Booker Prize winner!
Find out more: bertsbooks.co.uk/flesh
Find out more: bertsbooks.co.uk/flesh
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Congratulations to David Szalay whose novel Flesh has become the 2025 Booker Prize winner!
Find out more: bertsbooks.co.uk/flesh
Find out more: bertsbooks.co.uk/flesh
Let's see what the team are reading this week!
Bert is reading "The Other People"; ten people have woken up in a dark house with no way out. They must solve a murder - while not ending up victims themselves! - Michael
Bert is reading "The Other People"; ten people have woken up in a dark house with no way out. They must solve a murder - while not ending up victims themselves! - Michael
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Let's see what the team are reading this week!
Bert is reading "The Other People"; ten people have woken up in a dark house with no way out. They must solve a murder - while not ending up victims themselves! - Michael
Bert is reading "The Other People"; ten people have woken up in a dark house with no way out. They must solve a murder - while not ending up victims themselves! - Michael
First book of the day, the indomitable Kathy Burke's memoir, "A Mind of My Own"! - Michael
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
First book of the day, the indomitable Kathy Burke's memoir, "A Mind of My Own"! - Michael
We’re open!
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We’re open!
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
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Bert’s books‘s is in Strassburg, France. The spire of Strassburg‘s cathedral is barely visible in the background. @bertsbooks.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Bert’s books‘s is in Strassburg, France. The spire of Strassburg‘s cathedral is barely visible in the background. @bertsbooks.bsky.social
The first book of the day was a lovely one.
Little boy came in wanting a Dav Pilkey book, he needed £1 more on his card. I got him one of our tags from the Pay it Forward board, problem solved.
Then he needed his PIN and didn't know it. Another customer stepped in and bought it for him!
Little boy came in wanting a Dav Pilkey book, he needed £1 more on his card. I got him one of our tags from the Pay it Forward board, problem solved.
Then he needed his PIN and didn't know it. Another customer stepped in and bought it for him!
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The first book of the day was a lovely one.
Little boy came in wanting a Dav Pilkey book, he needed £1 more on his card. I got him one of our tags from the Pay it Forward board, problem solved.
Then he needed his PIN and didn't know it. Another customer stepped in and bought it for him!
Little boy came in wanting a Dav Pilkey book, he needed £1 more on his card. I got him one of our tags from the Pay it Forward board, problem solved.
Then he needed his PIN and didn't know it. Another customer stepped in and bought it for him!
I’m having a rare Sunday in charge. I’ve had to forego my sausage sandwich.
Who’d like a book?
Who’d like a book?
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I’m having a rare Sunday in charge. I’ve had to forego my sausage sandwich.
Who’d like a book?
Who’d like a book?
What's everyone reading this weekend?
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What's everyone reading this weekend?
The first book of today was The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.
I've never read it, but I've always heard good things about it!
I've never read it, but I've always heard good things about it!
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The first book of today was The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.
I've never read it, but I've always heard good things about it!
I've never read it, but I've always heard good things about it!
I’ve done this one before, but I like it and it’s Bram Stoker’s birthday so I’m doing it again.
We put the board up every day when we open the shop, but the website is open 24/7 you know.
You don’t need to wait for me.
We put the board up every day when we open the shop, but the website is open 24/7 you know.
You don’t need to wait for me.
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I’ve done this one before, but I like it and it’s Bram Stoker’s birthday so I’m doing it again.
We put the board up every day when we open the shop, but the website is open 24/7 you know.
You don’t need to wait for me.
We put the board up every day when we open the shop, but the website is open 24/7 you know.
You don’t need to wait for me.
Ok, it's about to get dark, get yourself home with a good book.
If you haven't checked that our website is definitely working, then you should do that by buying a book...
If you haven't checked that our website is definitely working, then you should do that by buying a book...
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ok, it's about to get dark, get yourself home with a good book.
If you haven't checked that our website is definitely working, then you should do that by buying a book...
If you haven't checked that our website is definitely working, then you should do that by buying a book...
There are TWO new books that came out yesterday that I didn’t tell you about.
The first is The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
They’ve got a lovely tartan spayed edge and they’re signed!
bertsbooks.co.uk/the-christmas-cracker-killer
The first is The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
They’ve got a lovely tartan spayed edge and they’re signed!
bertsbooks.co.uk/the-christmas-cracker-killer
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
There are TWO new books that came out yesterday that I didn’t tell you about.
The first is The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
They’ve got a lovely tartan spayed edge and they’re signed!
bertsbooks.co.uk/the-christmas-cracker-killer
The first is The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
They’ve got a lovely tartan spayed edge and they’re signed!
bertsbooks.co.uk/the-christmas-cracker-killer
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The Sex Lives of Cannibals
Contrary to the title it is not about sex or cannibals but a hilarious tale of living in the furthest remote sliver of an island where nothing and everything happens. Literally laugh out loud funny in sections. Bought for the title. Kept for the content.
Contrary to the title it is not about sex or cannibals but a hilarious tale of living in the furthest remote sliver of an island where nothing and everything happens. Literally laugh out loud funny in sections. Bought for the title. Kept for the content.
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Sex Lives of Cannibals
Contrary to the title it is not about sex or cannibals but a hilarious tale of living in the furthest remote sliver of an island where nothing and everything happens. Literally laugh out loud funny in sections. Bought for the title. Kept for the content.
Contrary to the title it is not about sex or cannibals but a hilarious tale of living in the furthest remote sliver of an island where nothing and everything happens. Literally laugh out loud funny in sections. Bought for the title. Kept for the content.
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Also loved The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
And The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
And The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Also loved The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
And The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
And The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
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November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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I really loved @hallierubenhold.bsky.social latest. Story of a Murder.
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I really loved @hallierubenhold.bsky.social latest. Story of a Murder.
I have an #ImportantFridayQuestion
What's your favourite book of the year so far?
(Your answer may be noted and influence the Berties, so choose carefully)
What's your favourite book of the year so far?
(Your answer may be noted and influence the Berties, so choose carefully)
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I have an #ImportantFridayQuestion
What's your favourite book of the year so far?
(Your answer may be noted and influence the Berties, so choose carefully)
What's your favourite book of the year so far?
(Your answer may be noted and influence the Berties, so choose carefully)
Pedro sold a book in the shop. It was Wonky Donkey! Always a fun start to the day!
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Pedro sold a book in the shop. It was Wonky Donkey! Always a fun start to the day!
Looks like we're all working now.
Who wants to buy a book and test it out?
Who wants to buy a book and test it out?
We're about to start upgrading the website. I say we. A very clever man called Pete is.
All I know is that we're going to have to turn the website off for a few hours this afternoon, at 3pm
So if you want a book, you'd best get ordering it now.
All I know is that we're going to have to turn the website off for a few hours this afternoon, at 3pm
So if you want a book, you'd best get ordering it now.
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Looks like we're all working now.
Who wants to buy a book and test it out?
Who wants to buy a book and test it out?
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
We're about to start upgrading the website. I say we. A very clever man called Pete is.
All I know is that we're going to have to turn the website off for a few hours this afternoon, at 3pm
So if you want a book, you'd best get ordering it now.
All I know is that we're going to have to turn the website off for a few hours this afternoon, at 3pm
So if you want a book, you'd best get ordering it now.
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We're about to start upgrading the website. I say we. A very clever man called Pete is.
All I know is that we're going to have to turn the website off for a few hours this afternoon, at 3pm
So if you want a book, you'd best get ordering it now.
All I know is that we're going to have to turn the website off for a few hours this afternoon, at 3pm
So if you want a book, you'd best get ordering it now.
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It's a nice end of the day to find a delivery from @bertsbooks.bsky.social Can't wait to start reading. 💙📘
November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It's a nice end of the day to find a delivery from @bertsbooks.bsky.social Can't wait to start reading. 💙📘
Our first book through the till this morning was A Case of the Claws, a fun little book about cats.
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Our first book through the till this morning was A Case of the Claws, a fun little book about cats.