No. 5 on my tour of indie bookstores is @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on Cow’s Lane in Dublin where Bookseller Róise chose Doireann Ní Ghríofa’s A Ghost in the Throat as a favourite recommendation #indiebooksellers #SaintsAndWarriors
Love me some sunshine and books...
I'm not sure about you, but I think the collapse of US hegemony, a global price spike and recession, and a new ground war in the Middle East are far worse than drag queens reading books at the library.
I must have signed 200+ books in Dublin today & ALL are doodled on too 😊
First was @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
Then two @dubray-books.bsky.social branches at Grafton St & Mary St.
Plus @gutterbookshop.bsky.social in Temple Bar.
I’ll be signing more soon 🙂
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
Róise's Astrology Big 3 in books!
Internet says: Your Big 3 in astrology refers to your Sun sign, your Moon sign, and your Rising sign. These three, found in your unique birth chart, say a lot about you.
#Big3Books #Big3Reads #GutterStaffRecommend
#MartaIsStillConfused
There really is a book for every occasion
@alanorourke.bsky.social @gutterbookshop.bsky.social
Happy St Patrick's Mother's Day! Remember to keep your mums supplied with books regularly, not only today.
Stuck for ideas? Pop in and we'll suggest a few.
Or bring your mummy in and we shall unleash our bookish love at her.
#LoveYourMum #LoveYourBookshop #MotherDay #StPatricksDay well, almost
Join us on 31st March for a delight of An Evening with Patrick Gale to celebrate the publication of his latest book 'Love Lane'.
We are delighted that our very own @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social is doing the interviewing honours.
To reserve a free place click: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
'Tis lovely out there.
Oh this is sad, Liam was programmer for Dublin Lit Festival / @ilfdublin.bsky.social when he asked @gutterbookshop.bsky.social to become official festival booksellers back in 2010. He was funny, engaged, dedicated and an absolute joy to work with. A sad loss to Ireland & UK's literary community.
Ah, sure Ronan, you're just the best 💚📚
Bertie, especially for you.
Thank you to all who came to our @dublinlunarnewyear.bsky.social 'Great Books of China' event with Mei Chin and @ronanhession.bsky.social on Thursday. Brilliant books were mentioned, now included in our Lunar New Year promo on the website.
We had nibbles, doggies, and even a tiny raffle.
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Chinese literature event @dublinlunarnewyear.bsky.social Special thanks to Marta and Sarah @gutterbookshop.bsky.social for the warm welcome.
And my sincere thanks to Mei Chin for inviting me to do the event and for her insightful, illuminating contributions.
If you're looking to give up something for Lent, why not give up not coming to my book events?
You could begin your penance by coming to see me chat with Mei Chin about Chinese literature @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on Thursday at 6.30pm.
It's free!
www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/great...
The 2026 #WomensPrize for Non-Fiction longlist is here💜
Which book will you be picking up first?
#WomensPrizeforNonFiction
Booking now open for the Discover Irish Children’s Books Symposium on Sat 6th June in dlr Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/discover-i...
Thrilled to finally have @rurooie.bsky.social's beautiful SHORELINES! Published last week with @littleislandbooks.bsky.social, this mesmerising and moving tale is my absolute Book of 2026. I love it so much. Thanks to @gutterbookshop.bsky.social for their prompt service! Don't miss this one.
Polite reminder that Mei Chin and I will be at the @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on Thursday (19 Feb at 6.30pm) talking about Chinese literature.
It's free, as part of @dublinlunarnewyear.bsky.social
Do come!
www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/great...
🌼Happy launch day to Ruth Ennis!🌼
❤️Ruth is our fab children's books reviewer & is such a supportive, generous, & talented person—we wish her and Shorelines all the success in the world ❤️
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social @gutterbookshop.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @rurooie.bsky.social
Join Mei Chin and I at @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on 19th February as we'll be talking about some of our favourite Chinese literature.
It's free!
Do come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with us – the Year of the Horse.
Loving this look back on #2016 by @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on Insta - includes various photos of me looking skinny (Lockdown gains have stayed for the long haul) + a lovely photo of our wedding & a brilliant cat-audience-at-a-festival pic! www.instagram.com/p/DTsuwz1DC76/
If you're in Dublin, you can preorder from @gutterbookshop.bsky.social: gutterbookshop.com/product/a-ri...
Little Island invites you to celebrate the launch of Shorelines by Ruth Ennis Launched by Deirdre Sullivan on 5th February 2026 From 6.30pm to 8pm at The Gutter Bookshop Cow's Ln Temple Bar Dublin 8 D08 DK27
📣 Please join us for our first book launch of the year! 📣
What: SHORELINES, the highly anticipated debut by @rurooie.bsky.social
When: 5 Feb 6.30pm
Where: @gutterbookshop.bsky.social
Who: Launched by two-times KPMG–Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year winner Deirdre Sullivan
All welcome!
😆
Selfie of Bob sitting at airport. He's wearing a cap, headphones & drinking from a cup of coffee. He looks both tired & shocked (the coffee is not good).
Photo of a proof copy of Love Lane by Patrick Gale. It's a blue paperback with orange gold title
Early start: heading to Málaga for a writing week & (hopefully) some sunshine - Irish winters are not SADs friend.. Anyway, #DublinAirport is heaving but I have #Prince & Patrick Gale to keep me company. I'll be interviewing Patrick about new novel #LostLane in @gutterbookshop.bsky.social on 31/3..
Great reads incoming (and there is so much more) - Marta is halfway through that pile and loving it!
Yes, she does share with other staff.
Occasionally.
Thank you to all the beautiful publishers for keeping our reading appetites sated.
