Real Indie Bookshop

OPENING 12th November - Welcome to a world of words with a strong focus on indie publishers, and writers, by @christigabbitas

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

My vision is finally coming to life! I wasn’t going to let leaky roofs or burst pipes stop me.

Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop opens in Harrogate on 12th November, from 8am to 9pm. Come and say hello to help celebrate the opening of my new independent bookshop. Everyone’s welcome!
Pianist Ciaran Gilligan will be playing from 5-9.00pm (normal opening hours 8-6.00pm)

[Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop]

@Simple_john1 @ChristiGabbitas @HGchamber @HarrogateFest @your_harrogate @BAbooksellers @thebookseller @ChildrensLFests Thank you.🤗

[Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop]

@Simple_john1 @ChristiGabbitas @HGchamber @HarrogateFest @your_harrogate @BAbooksellers @thebookseller @ChildrensLFests Thank you!🤗

[Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop]

@Simple_john1 @ChristiGabbitas @HGchamber @HarrogateFest @your_harrogate @BAbooksellers @thebookseller @ChildrensLFests Thank you🤗. Opening on 12th. 🥳

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

I’m excited to announce @RIndieBookshop Pay It Forward scheme!🤗📖
Businesses and individuals can buy a book or a gift voucher to give young readers a book or choice of their own. I will work with Harrogate primary and secondary schools to reach children and young people who would benefit most.

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

Nearly there with @RIndieBookshop
Countdown to opening 12th November!

I'm excited to announce that the fabulously talented Ciaran Gilligan will be adding pizzazz to our opening!

We are also excited to be welcoming a number of indie and traditionally published authors who will be dropping in throughout the day to sign books! I will update you with the list soon!

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

A real full-circle moment!😁
WHSmith in York and Beverley were among the stores that hosted my first book signings back in 2012.
Now I’ve bought shelving and furniture from those former stores at a steal for my new @RIndieBookshop.
The shelves that helped start my journey will soon support other indie writers.

[Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop]

@DJRustyEgan @ChristiGabbitas @McNidderGrace Fantastic!🎶

[Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop]

@RealBobMortimer We could gift you a hard hat and high/viz jacket to tempt you?

[Real Indie Bookshop @RIndieBookshop]

@RealBobMortimer Would love you to come to our bookshop opening on 12th Nov? 🤗

[bob mortimer @RealBobMortimer]

The correct presentation of my new novel MICHAEL.. it's a sledgehammer of a yarn guaranteed to make you laugh and weep

https://t.co/QqT3mLvrpc

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

A win this morning when contacting @HarperCollinsUK I spoke to a human within 2 mins! Yay! I’m sourcing titles for my new independent bookshop. Opening 12th November in Harrogate.📚✨Follow @RIndieBookshop for further updates and Email: [email protected]

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

Another visit to the @RIndieBookshop today, and another armful of books!
The opening has been slightly delayed, but excited to officially open doors on 12th November.
It's been wonderful receiving so many books from indie writers and publishers. I'm proud to be creating a bookshop where independents sit alongside popular and bestselling titles.
Lots still happening behind the scenes, hence the hard hat and high vis!😂

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles” - Christopher Reeve

#ChristopherReeve

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

An amazing last day of the Keighley Children's Literature Festival with the wonderful humans and brilliantly talented authors; @ihussainwriter @clairevlinney , and Donavan Christopher (Rappaman)

We celebrated National Literacy Day and National Year of Reading. @ChildrensLFests
Huge thanks to all the staff in Keighley Library, especially Subina and Jo.
And not forgetting volunteer Sue Taylor, who always has a big beaming smile for everyone.🤗

All 654 children from schools in Keighley walked away with a free book!

Thanks to @KeighleyCouncil for helping to fund the festival.

[Psychology Call ✍️ @Psychology_Call]

REMEMBER.

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

67 years ago today, ‘Take Five’ by Dave Brubeck Quartet was released as a single.

It went on to become the best-selling jazz single of the 20th century.

[Entrada Publishing @EntradaBooks]

#amwriting #WritingCommunity #amreading

[Christina Gabbitas @ChristiGabbitas]

We celebrated National Literacy Day and National Year of Reading in Keighley Library with @AttieLime @bendavis_86 , @Adisapoet Donavan Christopher (Rappamanan).@ChildrensLFests

Big thanks to all the staff in Keighley Library, and our fabulous volunteer Sue Taylor.

Thank you @KeighleyCouncil for helping to fund the festival.
@Go_All_In_2026 @Literacy_Trust