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Truman Books
@trumanbooks.bsky.social
A friendly local independent bookshop and cafe in Farsley, West Leeds.
Co-founder of Farsley Literature Festival.
www.trumanbooks.co.uk
The NEW book from @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social & Jackie Morris is preparing to take flight!
Pre-order your SIGNED indie edition @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions
’The Book of Birds’ is a love letter to the splendours & mysteries of birdlife.

@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On SUNDAY, discover secrets from the set of Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’ as actress Natalie Anderson joins CRIME DAY to explore crime fiction across the mediums #Leeds

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From Page to Stage, Screen & Beyond: RC Bridgestock, JM Hall & Natalie Anderson
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Perfect for Halloween Week
An Evening celebrating Northern #Gothic with authors Andrew Michael Hurley & Michael Stewart
Monday 27th October, 8pm
The Old Woollen, #Farsley #Leeds
£15
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October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Last chance to book! #farsley #leeds

It's set to be a fun and interesting evening with Author and Columnist Sally Coulthard, who on WEDNESDAY will be bringing us some objects to see, that will help reveal the history of our countryside. Will you be able to identify them?

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October 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
‼️Just over a week to go until we welcome one of the bestselling authors of women’s fiction in the UK to #Farsley Lit Fest! #Leeds

Join us on Tues 28 Oct as we celebrate ‘Our Beautiful Mess’, Adele’s 25th book in 25 years (her most explosive, emotional novel yet!)

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October 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This Tuesday, we have a fabulous Writing for Wellness Workshop taking place as part of #Farsley #LitFest

Come and find out why journaling is so good for you!

🗓️ Tuesday 21st October
⏰ 6.30pm
📍 Truman Books
💰 £20
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October 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Meet campaigner Janet Alder this THURSDAY
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👮‍♀️ The police killing of Janet's brother Christopher Alder was one of the most notorious deaths in custody in the UK. Her book is a probing expose of what went on.

🗓️ Thurs 23 Oct, 6.30pm
📍 Truman Books #Farsley #Leeds
October 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Travel back in time with #FarsleyLitFest #Leeds - Join celebrated historians & authors for informed, entertaining discussions, Q&As & signings.

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COMING UP:
🛣️ Mon 20 Oct - Rob Cowen
🐓 Wed 22 Oct - Sally Coulthard
👊🏻 Sat 1Nov - Terry Deary
👑 Tues 4 Nov - Sir Tony Robinson
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Get this book - SIGNED by #TimBurgess with added PERSONALISED DEDICATION!
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This stunning memoir has over 250 photos with accompanying insightful text; we can get your special copy for December (what a Xmas present!)

@headlinebooks.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Join Charlotte Russell (CW MA) for an evening of guided journaling as part of #FarsleyLitFest #Leeds

'Board The Ship' & leave this workshop feeling ready to take on the world, having confronted what is holding you back & working through your inhibitions.

trumanbooks.co.uk/events
September 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🎶 NEXT WEEK: Stories, songs & book signing 📕

Less than a week until our Evening with Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan, when he launches his new memoir. #farsley #leeds

🗓️ Thursday 11th September
⏰ 8pm (Doors @ 7pm)
📍 @oldwoollen.bsky.social
💰 £20-£30
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September 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
#farsleylitfest #leeds
Join us for an evening of discovery with award-winning writer @robcowen.bsky.social as he takes us on an unforgettable exploration of Britain’s great highway, the A1.

Be captivated by stories about his genre-defying book 'The North Road'.

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September 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🌎 A big week in the world of Skandar.
📕 A.F. Steadman's ‘Skandar & the Spirit War’, the 5th & final book in the series, has just been released!
✍️ We’re also taking pre-orders for its
prequel, ‘The First Unicorn Rider’, released on 6th Nov.
ℹ️ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions
August 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The weather is looking good this weekend, so why not take some time to relax outside with a book.

You’ll find us on Weaver’s Lawn at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social enjoying the perfect Sunday, in a beautiful space in the heart of #Farsley. Just pop along anytime between 2-4pm.

#books #Leeds
August 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We are delighted to be welcoming Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ frontman #HueyMorgan to #Leeds to celebrate the release of his fascinating #autobiography

Huey will be sharing stories from his memoir, and maybe even his new single! #music #books

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@quercusbooks.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🖼️ Free art print 🖼️

FEARFUL - The next novella in the bestselling romantasy series from #LaurenRoberts is set to be released on the 2nd September.

Order your copy through us and you’ll also receive an exclusive-to-indies art print.

trumanbooks.co.uk/product/fearful-special-edition
August 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📕The NEW book by @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social - the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning ‘Cuddy’ and ‘The Gallows Pole’.

✍️ Pre-order your signed, indie exclusive copy NOW @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/jesus-christ-kinski-signed-copy

🗓️ Released 23 Oct
Jesus Christ Kinski
A bold and brilliant short work by the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning CuddyNovember, 1971. Berlin, Germany. Opening night. Klaus Kinski, Germany's most controversial actor, steps into the spot...
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July 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Front cover just dropped!

Marking 30 years since @philippullmanreal.bsky.social introduced his 'The Book of Dust' series, ‘The Rose Field’ is its highly anticipated conclusion.

Out on 23 Oct, pre-order your indie exclusive @ trumanbooks.co.uk/product/the-rose-field-indie-special-edition
July 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The debut book from Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA @selfesteem.music-social.com is coming & we’ll have signed copies!

Exclusive to indies & very limited, pre-order this cathartic scream of a book that gets to the heart of being a woman @ trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions
July 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#wildswimming #authorevent #leeds #yorkshire

Whether you’re a hiker, swimmer, history lover or weekend adventurer, an evening with Sarah will provide you with the inspiration and the information to explore Yorkshire’s wildest corners with confidence.

trumanbooks.co.uk/events
July 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Look at this beautiful, sprayed edge #indieedition of Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory. Coming in October.

Pre-order @
trumanbooks.co.uk/signed-copies-and-exclusive-editions

An explosive story of one woman’s survival in the deadly dance of the Tudor Court.

@harpercollins.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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September 14th I’ll be in Farsley @oldwoollen.bsky.social for a quiz to support the release of The Movie Lover’s Quiz book!
It’s going to be a fun night - tickets below!
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June 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🎟️ #BOOKCLUB - tickets for Tues 22 July now available. The book is ‘Piglet’ by Lottie Hazell.

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📚 Great vibes at last night's Book Club at Cargo Wines #Farsley #Leeds - and it was fantastic to welcome some male attendees. We really want it to be a space for everyone.
June 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Whether the weather is set to sizzle or not, our July events programme certainly is #leeds #authorevent

🔗 trumanbooks.co.uk/events

☀️Local author Rachel introduces her sun-soaked thriller

🧠 @robinince.bsky.social discusses what it is to be normal

📕Meet Queen of Psychological Thrillers Lisa Jewell
June 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#Football fan? Head inside the secret world of a top-tier football scout as new book 'Worthy' is released.

Hear how Dave unearthed hidden gems for Allardyce to polish at Bolton & helped Mourinho spend big on Chelsea’s ‘Roman Empire’.

Wed 20 August #Leeds
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June 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM