Will Smith

Paperback Previews @thebookseller. Bookseller @SReadBooks. Book Reviews @CumbriaLifeMag.

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

Look at that fine Workington stile...

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

Really enjoyed the event last night with @herdyshepherd1 and the chance to discuss Cumbria and my new book #Middleland - thank you to everyone who came and bought the book 🙏🏻

[Sam Read Bookseller @SReadBooks]

Today marks 2 years since @likewinterblue & @pollyrowena took the helm at the bookshop! We're celebrating by working on our huge event next week in Kendal, with @herdyshepherd1 and @RoryStewartUK in conversation to mark publication of Rory's new book #Middleland #ChooseBookshops

[Sam Read Bookseller @SReadBooks]

We're delighted to be hosting @RoryStewartUK in Kendal in conversation with @herdyshepherd1 to celebrate the launch of Rory's new book #Middleland (Tuesday 28th Oct 7pm). Book tickets and pre-order a signed copy to pickup on the night here: https://t.co/czOP2YtlQ7

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

I spent £4.20 on @ObserverUK and Erica Wagner’s comment piece on Raynor Winn is missing its last sentence. Can I get any money back? (from the Observer not Raynor Winn which is obviously less likely)

[James Rebanks @herdyshepherd1]

Ponds at first light

[Sam Read Bookseller @SReadBooks]

RUMER HAS IT that these amazing Virago Modern Classic editions are published today! Rumer Godden's novels with excellent cover illustrations by Joanna Lisowiec. https://t.co/q6uZWtBotn

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

@watsoncomedian Gave it a mention on @BBC_Cumbria yesterday so doing some North-West advocacy work here.

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

Starry winter sky in Grasmere

[Dr Kerri Andrews @kerriandrewsuk]

Start 2025 right by listening tomorrow at 10am to Woman’s Hour for a special episode dedicated to walking. You’ll hear me on the show alongside a number of other women talking about why walking matters. Hope you enjoy.

https://t.co/Pau4rXz4gf

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

@KimTillyer @FiveLeavesBooks @SReadBooks @herdyshepherd1 @theshepherdswi1 @SceptreBooks @eandtbooks @FaberBooks @canongatebooks @Summersdale @BarringtonStoke @HarperNorthUK @BL_Publishing @SarabandBooks @SearchPress I love how many people have bought it at Sam Read's and who have no idea Kim has written it... Cyanotype is definitely on trend!

[Sam Read Bookseller @SReadBooks]

Our 2024 bookshop bestsellers! The top two spots taken by Cumbrian book royalty @herdyshepherd1 and @theshepherdswi1!

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

The co-op is all ready for Easter 🐇

[Sam Read Bookseller @SReadBooks]

Wide-eyed book browsers in today

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

A war-time #Christmas in #Grasmere in E.M. Ward's #ForestSilver (1941)

[Sam Read Bookseller @SReadBooks]

.@likewinterblue loved judging this and we're all excited to share these brilliant books! All the shortlisted titles are on our @bookshop_org_UK page here... https://t.co/TYKuF74UyK

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

So excited to see the fiction shortlist out in the world and to press these books on people! A huge chunk of my year has been reading for this and choosing these alongside Kevin Power and @zoeannewest has been a joy.

[Nero Book Awards @nerobookawards]

(4) FICTION

💙Levitation For Beginners by @SuzannahDunn
💙The Hypocrite by @jo_hamya
💙Lost in the Garden by @AdamLeslie1974
💙Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan

[Will Smith @likewinterblue]

Not long now until they spill the beans... really looking forward to the @nerobookawards shortlist reveal!

[Cumbria Uni English @CumbriaEnglish]

Join us tomorrow evening at our Ambleside campus for this free public talk on ‘Nan Shepherd and the power of walking’. The talk will begin at 6.30 and will be followed by a book signing. Follow the link below for further event details and to book your place.📚