Book to Blooms

Book to Blooms Book to Blooms transforms books you no longer read into beautiful wildflower seed bombs through a fully circular, regenerative business model.

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📚 Paperback or Hardback? Which one do you love most? Today is Paperback & Hardback Book Day, and while everyone has thei...
31/07/2026

📚 Paperback or Hardback? Which one do you love most?

Today is Paperback & Hardback Book Day, and while everyone has their favourite, there’s one thing most book lovers can agree on...

✨ The smell of a well-loved book is unforgettable.

Maybe it’s the comforting scent of an old paperback that’s travelled everywhere with you, or the rich aroma of a cherished hardback that’s sat proudly on a shelf for years. Every book carries memories, stories and a little bit of history.

But what happens when a book reaches the end of its reading life?

Sadly, millions of books still end up in landfill every year.

At Book to Blooms, we believe every book deserves one more chapter. That’s why we rescue damaged, unwanted and unsellable books and swap them for beautiful wildflower seeds for your garden 🌼 🌱creating habitats for bees, butterflies and other pollinators instead of adding to landfill.

📖 Read it.
💚 Donate it.
🌼 Let it grow

Tell us in the comments... are you Team Paperback 📕 or Team Hardback?

Come and find your next secondhand reads at Book to Blooms, Bishops Court Gardens Business Park, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DH

🌿📚 Read sustainably. 🧳☀️Travel lightly. ❤️ Love every page.The best holiday reads don’t have to be brand new.A secondhan...
27/07/2026

🌿📚 Read sustainably. 🧳☀️Travel lightly. ❤️ Love every page.

The best holiday reads don’t have to be brand new.

A secondhand book is lighter on your wallet, kinder to the planet, and just as capable of transporting you somewhere unforgettable. Whether it’s a gripping thriller by the pool, a heartwarming novel on the beach, or a classic enjoyed in a quiet café, every pre-loved book carries a story and a little history of its own.

By choosing secondhand, you’re helping to keep perfectly good books in circulation and out of landfill, while proving that great stories are meant to be shared, not thrown away.

So before you zip up your suitcase, stop by Book to Blooms and give a pre-loved book its next adventure.

🌍 Read sustainably.
🧳 Travel lightly.
❤️ Love every page.

Where will your next book take you this summer?

🌼📚 Turn your old books into tomorrow’s wildflowers!Have a shelf full of books you’ve finished with?Bring them to Book to...
24/07/2026

🌼📚 Turn your old books into tomorrow’s wildflowers!

Have a shelf full of books you’ve finished with?

Bring them to Book to Blooms this weekend and, as a little thank you, we’ll give you a FREE packet of wildflower seeds to take home for your garden. 🌸🐝

Your donated books will help support our mission to rescue books from landfill, while your free seeds will help create a little more food for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

It’s a simple swap:
📚 You clear some space on your bookshelf.
🌼 We help give books a new purpose.
🐝 You help your garden bloom.

Every book donated makes a difference—and every flower planted helps nature thrive.

We’ll see you this weekend! 💚

☀️📚 Heading off on your summer holiday?Before you buy a brand-new book for the beach, why not see what treasures you can...
16/07/2026

☀️📚 Heading off on your summer holiday?

Before you buy a brand-new book for the beach, why not see what treasures you can find second-hand instead?

Not only will you save money (leaving more for ice cream and holiday treats! 🍦), but you’ll also be giving a pre-loved book a new adventure. It’s a small choice that’s kinder to both your wallet and the planet. 🌍💚

The best part? You never know what you’ll discover when you pop into Book to Blooms. From bestselling thrillers and heartwarming romances to hidden classics and unexpected gems, every visit is a little treasure hunt.

Find us at Bishops Court Business Park, Bishops Court Lane, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DH. We’re open Saturdays 10-3pm.

So before you pack your suitcase, come and browse our shelves - you might just find your perfect holiday read waiting for you. 📖✨

Where are you reading this summer? Let us know in the comments! ⛱️

Books aren't just for reading. Let your stories spill into your space - literally.Add open books to your wall for a dram...
16/07/2026

Books aren't just for reading. Let your stories spill into your space - literally.

Add open books to your wall for a dramatic 3D art effect, display fluttering pages like sculptural wings, or stack vintage covers for an eye-catching centerpiece.

Dog-eared and well-loved = perfectly styled 🥰

Books aren’t just objects - they’re textures, colours and memories. So go ahead, turn your books into a unique design statement.

👀📖

Beat the heat this weekend! ☀️☀️☀️With the 3rd heatwave on its way, why not escape the sunshine for a while and come and...
09/07/2026

Beat the heat this weekend! ☀️☀️☀️

With the 3rd heatwave on its way, why not escape the sunshine for a while and come and browse our huge book sale in the shade⛱️ Treat yourself to a refreshing cold drink or an ice cream too.

📚📚With over 5,000 secondhand books to choose from, you’re sure to find your next great read!

Whether you’re searching for a holiday page-turner, a timeless classic, or a hidden gem, we’ve got shelves and boxes full of stories waiting to be discovered.

Most books £1 or fill a box for £20.

So, take a break from the heat, relax with a good book, and enjoy a slower pace this weekend.

Book to Blooms, Bishops Court Gardens Business Park, Bishops Court Lane, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DH

📚 Running out of bookshelf space? We’ve all been there!You’ve read the books, loved the stories... but now they’re pilin...
08/07/2026

📚 Running out of bookshelf space? We’ve all been there!

You’ve read the books, loved the stories... but now they’re piling up and there’s simply no room left at home.

You could take them to a charity shop (although many are already overflowing with books), try your luck at a car boot sale, or spend hours listing them on eBay... and let’s be honest, that can be a bit of a faff!

Instead, why not bring them to us at Book to Blooms? 🌸

We’ll give your unwanted books a new purpose by recycling them into something beautiful, helping to keep them out of landfill and giving their pages a second life.

Clear some space, do something good for the planet, and let your old books bloom into something new. 💚 we’ll also give you a FREE packet of wildflower seeds as a thank-you! 🌺🌼🦋

Drop your books off with us – we’d love to see you! We’re open Monday-Friday 10-3pm and we have a Book Sale on Saturdays too.

Book to Blooms, Bishops Court Gardens Business Park, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DH

04/07/2026

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Would you like some FREE UK wildflower seeds for your garden? The bees and butterflies would love you for it 😊🌺🐝🦋All you...
03/07/2026

Would you like some FREE UK wildflower seeds for your garden? The bees and butterflies would love you for it 😊🌺🐝🦋

All you have to do is drop off your old, unwanted books with us to recycle at Book to Blooms and we’ll give you a pack of wildflower seeds as a thankyou 🙏

Cone and visit our giant little bookstore SALE tomorrow, with over 5000 books available to browse in our sunny outdoor space. ☀️

✔️Free parking available
📚Books restocked weekly
🎁Most books from £1 or fill a box for £20
🍦Cold drinks and icecream to enjoy

Help us turn books into blooms!

🌟Come and join us for our Weekend Book Sale!!Trade in your boxes of unwanted books for FREE 🌱🌷🌼 wildflower seeds, browse...
01/07/2026

🌟Come and join us for our Weekend Book Sale!!

Trade in your boxes of unwanted books for FREE 🌱🌷🌼 wildflower seeds, browse our large collection of secondhand books for sale📚 including hundreds of vintage books and take time to relax in our little garden space 💚with a refreshing cold drink or ice cream ☀️

- 📚📚📚5000+ books to browse through

- Most books £1 or fill a box for £20 👍

- We’re open 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday

- Book to Blooms, Bishops Court Gardens Business Park, Bishops Court Lane, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DH

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