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The Blackwell’s book of the Month for January 2023 is...
In Defence of Witches by
renowned journalist Mona Chollet. Chollet recasts the witch as a powerful role model: an emblem of strength, free to exist beyond the narrow limits society imposes on women.
Taking three archetypes from historic witch hunts - independent women, women who avoid having children and women who embrace ageing - Chollet examines how women today have the same charges levelled against them. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/In-Defence-of-Witches-by-Mona-Chollet-author-Sophie-Lewis-translator/9781529034066

#Blackwells We're here to bring our favourite books to Mastodon!

Drumroll please! The winner of the Blackwell's Book of the Year is... Babel by R. F. Kuang. Congratulations! https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Babel-by-R-F-Kuang/9780008501815

One of our bestselling books this week was first published 45 years ago (1977 so you don't have to do that in your head). In this edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion - the real star of the show, I think, are the 50 colour paintings, illustrations and designs drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Silmarillion-by-J-R-R-Tolkien-author-Christopher-Tolkien-editor/9780008537906

Our Black(well's) Friday Sale starts at 8.00am on the 25th of November. One surprise book every hour, on the hour, for 12 hours - at a great discount (natch). It'll be great fun!
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We're getting some of the two book limited edition slipcase of Cormac McCarthy's new titles, The Passenger & Stella Maris. However, word to the wise - there aren't many left, certainly fewer than a hundred so if you're interested pre-order now (picture the first book only!) https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Passenger--Stella-Maris-by-Cormac-McCarthy/9781035003808

We have a SALE! It is, as you'd expect from us, quite a mix, there are some general bargains, a good mix of SF and a lot of, erm, law textbooks! https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/collection/Sale/-186818

Did you know National Book Tokens do a super exclusive looking 'Black Card' Book Token with swanky box? I want one. #Books #fancy

A book not due to be published until end of January caught my eye today, 'Fungal Inspiration Art and Design Inspired by Wild Nature' published by Viction:ary its just stunning. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Fungal-Inspiration-by-Victionary/9789887566618

Signed for us by the inimitable (yes that word is overused but true in this instance) Lauren Child, this beautiful little hardback collection from #NottingHillEditions & #TheNewYorkReviewBooks is a very eclectic mix of writings on children from fiction to philosophy... https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000289240

Blackwell's once produced LPs for primary schools with poetry readings, think this is great on so many levels. The readers included Sir Basil Blackwell himself.

Lovely, lovely, book about books (our favourite topic) https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Art-of-the-Illustrated-Book-by-Julius-Bryant-editor/9780500480694

@Louiestowell@mastodon.social thank you, still finding our way a little!

Some Christmas recommendations for younger readers:
Whatever their age, see their eyes light up.🎄
Browse the collection today: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/collection/Christmas-2022-Childrens-and-YA/-187261

Blackwell's bookseller Miles sat down with R. F. Kuang to discuss Babel, Blackwell's Book of the Year 2022. Watch the interview with Rebecca here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoFHouBp-TQ&t=13s buy the book here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Babel-by-R-F-Kuang/9780008501815

Books about books... https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/collection/Books-about-books/-188015 #books #bookshops #readers

We're selling LOADS of 'How to watch football' at the moment ...all to the USA https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/How-to-Watch-Football-by-Tifo-The-Athletic/9780241609378