Write Blend Bookshop
@writeblendbookshop.bsky.social
We are an independent bookshop just outside Liverpool. We love all authors, trad or indie
Do you want to read a fast-paced, clever, surprising series with some of the best alt future world building you're likely to see? Read Electric Life and Electric Life Surge by @racheldelahaye.bsky.social. Come on @netflix.com - these books need to be filmed.
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Do you want to read a fast-paced, clever, surprising series with some of the best alt future world building you're likely to see? Read Electric Life and Electric Life Surge by @racheldelahaye.bsky.social. Come on @netflix.com - these books need to be filmed.
It's #NationalWritingDay and we are sending our love to all writers. If you're just starting out, in the throes of submitting your work, published and struggling to get recognition, or just doing it for fun, we love you all. Thanks for what you do x
June 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
It's #NationalWritingDay and we are sending our love to all writers. If you're just starting out, in the throes of submitting your work, published and struggling to get recognition, or just doing it for fun, we love you all. Thanks for what you do x
Ten years ago we opened our doors for the first time. In those years, we are honoured to have supported the work of hundreds of authors and to have done all we can to support literacy, mental wellness and the culture of our area. Thank you to everyone who has supported us back x
May 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Ten years ago we opened our doors for the first time. In those years, we are honoured to have supported the work of hundreds of authors and to have done all we can to support literacy, mental wellness and the culture of our area. Thank you to everyone who has supported us back x
Lovely to meet the very talented @mandylalley.bsky.social today and I am delighted to say we will be stocking the fab Street Dogs by @lislou.bsky.social for which Mandy has provided the luscious illustrations and the follow up, False Friends which is coming very soon!
May 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Lovely to meet the very talented @mandylalley.bsky.social today and I am delighted to say we will be stocking the fab Street Dogs by @lislou.bsky.social for which Mandy has provided the luscious illustrations and the follow up, False Friends which is coming very soon!
We're not always fans of celeb-written cosy crime but this has piqued our curiosity.
'When local greengrocer Arthur Choak is found murdered, his plucky assistant Sue Cheeny enlists the support of beautiful, charismatic MP Hermia Sling to help her unmask the fiendish killer.
'When local greengrocer Arthur Choak is found murdered, his plucky assistant Sue Cheeny enlists the support of beautiful, charismatic MP Hermia Sling to help her unmask the fiendish killer.
April 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We're not always fans of celeb-written cosy crime but this has piqued our curiosity.
'When local greengrocer Arthur Choak is found murdered, his plucky assistant Sue Cheeny enlists the support of beautiful, charismatic MP Hermia Sling to help her unmask the fiendish killer.
'When local greengrocer Arthur Choak is found murdered, his plucky assistant Sue Cheeny enlists the support of beautiful, charismatic MP Hermia Sling to help her unmask the fiendish killer.
Hi Bibs! Here's Georgia Brown, working hard as ever!
March 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Hi Bibs! Here's Georgia Brown, working hard as ever!
It's half term and the weather isn't so great, so why not curl up with a good book? To help, this week only we're giving you 10% off the cover price of any children's book. It excludes special orders and independently published books, but we've got loads to choose from, so do pop in
February 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It's half term and the weather isn't so great, so why not curl up with a good book? To help, this week only we're giving you 10% off the cover price of any children's book. It excludes special orders and independently published books, but we've got loads to choose from, so do pop in
Happy Valentine's Day and happy Book-Giving Day! You know how it feels when you see a book on your shelf, remember who gave it to you and smile? Today's the day to buy that book, write a personal message and give that special someone that feeling.
February 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Happy Valentine's Day and happy Book-Giving Day! You know how it feels when you see a book on your shelf, remember who gave it to you and smile? Today's the day to buy that book, write a personal message and give that special someone that feeling.
Because Friday is Book-Giving Day as well as being Valentine's Day, we thought we'd better get a few more books in. Over 70 new titles have landed and are waiting for you!
February 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Because Friday is Book-Giving Day as well as being Valentine's Day, we thought we'd better get a few more books in. Over 70 new titles have landed and are waiting for you!
If you want to show that someone special how much you love them, why not give them a book? A book that you have selected for them speaks volumes and is theirs forever, just like you!
February 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
If you want to show that someone special how much you love them, why not give them a book? A book that you have selected for them speaks volumes and is theirs forever, just like you!
As Valentine's Day looms, it's time to show some love for bookshops. Which bookshops do you love? Tag them in the replies and we'll follow any we don't follow already!
February 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
As Valentine's Day looms, it's time to show some love for bookshops. Which bookshops do you love? Tag them in the replies and we'll follow any we don't follow already!
Day 2 of our #AuthorCheerleaders advent calendar features the gorgeous Love Who You Are by Imelda Summerton West, who just so happens to be here on Saturday. What a coincidence!
December 2, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Day 2 of our #AuthorCheerleaders advent calendar features the gorgeous Love Who You Are by Imelda Summerton West, who just so happens to be here on Saturday. What a coincidence!
It's December, so each day we're going to open a door on our #AuthorCheerleaders advent calendar to recommend a perfect stocking filler. Today's door reveals this festive favourite by the wonderful Jude Lennon, who is herself a very supportive Author Cheerleader
December 1, 2024 at 10:12 AM
It's December, so each day we're going to open a door on our #AuthorCheerleaders advent calendar to recommend a perfect stocking filler. Today's door reveals this festive favourite by the wonderful Jude Lennon, who is herself a very supportive Author Cheerleader
We don't do #BlackFriday. Instead we offer friendly, knowledgeable service all year round and an oasis of peace amongst the madness. Pop in, buy a good book and then go home to escape the madness. Doesn't that sound better?
November 29, 2024 at 9:07 AM
We don't do #BlackFriday. Instead we offer friendly, knowledgeable service all year round and an oasis of peace amongst the madness. Pop in, buy a good book and then go home to escape the madness. Doesn't that sound better?
New event! On January 17th, we will be welcoming @garethwoodwrites.bsky.social, one of the hottest new voices in horror fiction to discuss his brilliant novel At Night White Bracken with @ramseycampbell.bsky.social. It's free and everyone is welcome, so do come along
@stairwellbooks.bsky.social
@stairwellbooks.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 9:01 AM
New event! On January 17th, we will be welcoming @garethwoodwrites.bsky.social, one of the hottest new voices in horror fiction to discuss his brilliant novel At Night White Bracken with @ramseycampbell.bsky.social. It's free and everyone is welcome, so do come along
@stairwellbooks.bsky.social
@stairwellbooks.bsky.social
Today's #AuthorCheerleaders celebrates @swapnahaddow.bsky.social. We love Dave the Pigeon, Bad Panda and Swapna's fabulous picture books and you will too if you give them a go!
November 25, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Today's #AuthorCheerleaders celebrates @swapnahaddow.bsky.social. We love Dave the Pigeon, Bad Panda and Swapna's fabulous picture books and you will too if you give them a go!
Today's #Authorcheerleaders features @klnewberybooks.bsky.social. We love his Last Firefox series and we're sure you will too. Highly recommended
November 23, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Today's #Authorcheerleaders features @klnewberybooks.bsky.social. We love his Last Firefox series and we're sure you will too. Highly recommended
Today's @AuthorCheerleaders features @philearle.bsky.social. If you haven't read his WW2 set books or the amazing Northern Soul, we recommend that you remedy that situation as soon as possible. They are brilliant
November 21, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Today's @AuthorCheerleaders features @philearle.bsky.social. If you haven't read his WW2 set books or the amazing Northern Soul, we recommend that you remedy that situation as soon as possible. They are brilliant
If you're in the Liverpool area, tonight we are celebrating 60 years of top quality fiction by @ramseycampbell.bsky.social. It's free and all are welcome, so please come if you can
November 20, 2024 at 10:09 AM
If you're in the Liverpool area, tonight we are celebrating 60 years of top quality fiction by @ramseycampbell.bsky.social. It's free and all are welcome, so please come if you can
Today's #AuthorCheerleaders features @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social who has written a whole range of superb children's books. It's hard to pick a favourite but The Titanic Detective Agency and Ice Cream Boy are both great places to start
November 20, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Today's #AuthorCheerleaders features @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social who has written a whole range of superb children's books. It's hard to pick a favourite but The Titanic Detective Agency and Ice Cream Boy are both great places to start
Our #AuthorCheerleaders today features @paulmagrs.bsky.social, author, artist and all round top bloke. We loved his Doctor Who books, but then discovered his Brenda and Effie series, his hilarious parodies and his novels. He is a talent who deserves wider recognition
November 19, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Our #AuthorCheerleaders today features @paulmagrs.bsky.social, author, artist and all round top bloke. We loved his Doctor Who books, but then discovered his Brenda and Effie series, his hilarious parodies and his novels. He is a talent who deserves wider recognition
First #Authorcheerleaders of the week celebrates @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social. We love Smriti's delightful books, especially Bear and Squirrel (and Chicken!) If you want to know what a warm hug from a book feels like, give them a go!
November 18, 2024 at 9:06 AM
First #Authorcheerleaders of the week celebrates @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social. We love Smriti's delightful books, especially Bear and Squirrel (and Chicken!) If you want to know what a warm hug from a book feels like, give them a go!
Today's #Authorcheerleaders salutes @melliver.bsky.social , a rising star in the YA fantasy romance firmament. If you're looking for dystopian fiction with a large helping of romance, give her a follow - you'll love her books as much as we do!
November 16, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Today's #Authorcheerleaders salutes @melliver.bsky.social , a rising star in the YA fantasy romance firmament. If you're looking for dystopian fiction with a large helping of romance, give her a follow - you'll love her books as much as we do!
Our first #AuthorCheerleaders here features @camcauthor.bsky.social. If you haven't read Call Me Lion, you should. It is a sensitive, informative and thoroughly beautiful book. It highlights selective mutism, a condition which is rarely written about, with empathy and love. A superb book
November 15, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Our first #AuthorCheerleaders here features @camcauthor.bsky.social. If you haven't read Call Me Lion, you should. It is a sensitive, informative and thoroughly beautiful book. It highlights selective mutism, a condition which is rarely written about, with empathy and love. A superb book
Here's a little taste of what we look like...
November 14, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Here's a little taste of what we look like...