Darling Reads

Darling Reads We are an independent bookshop based in Horbury, West Yorkshire. Mon - Fri 9am-4:30pm
Sat 9am-3pm

If you’re a fan of the Dream Harbour series, then your latest fix from Laurie Gilmore has arrived! This time we have the...
04/09/2026

If you’re a fan of the Dream Harbour series, then your latest fix from Laurie Gilmore has arrived! This time we have the first book in a spicy small-town paranormal romance, The Big Bad Wolf 🐺
We have bookmarks and prints to give away with this one. Who’s snapping this up?! We know you’re intrigued 😅
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The darker the woods, the bigger the secrets… Ruby Bellerose lives on the edge of the woods, in a cottage more akin to a fairy tale than modern day life. Her love life is practically non-existent, and she keeps away from the whispered gossip that travels through Maple Hollow.

Until a chance encounter with Rafe. As mysterious as he is brooding, Ruby is drawn to the woodsman, curious to find out about the stranger who lives deep within the woods. But Rafe is hiding a secret.

And with something lurking in the shadowy forest, will Ruby find that Rafe is her knight in shining armor, or something altogether more dangerous…

If you’d like one of these signed and sprayed edged copies of ‘Michael’ by Bob Mortimer, we highly recommend that you pr...
03/09/2026

If you’d like one of these signed and sprayed edged copies of ‘Michael’ by Bob Mortimer, we highly recommend that you pre-order!
We predict that these are going to fly out of the shop, if his other books are anything to go by!

Simon & Schuster UK

Reunited! 💃🏻 We’ve not had a day in the shop together in 8 weeks (not including our stock take day) so we thought we’d c...
02/09/2026

Reunited! 💃🏻 We’ve not had a day in the shop together in 8 weeks (not including our stock take day) so we thought we’d celebrate with a photo! 🥳 We’ve had a lovely busy summer with our families but it’s time things get back to normal, and our usual Wednesdays can now resume. Between catching up on the last 8 weeks, we’ve been busy cooking up some fab plans for the autumn - watch this space! 🍂
And if your kids are back at school this week, why not pop by and treat yourself to a new book you can enjoy in peace 📚☕️

Just a heads up 📚(You can still order books of course - just drop us a message, use the order form on our website or ema...
30/08/2026

Just a heads up 📚

(You can still order books of course - just drop us a message, use the order form on our website or email [email protected] ☺️)

This is just the beginning!As we move into September we have an insane amount of amazing books due in - watch this space...
29/08/2026

This is just the beginning!
As we move into September we have an insane amount of amazing books due in - watch this space!!

26/08/2026

Whoop! The third book in the Impossible Creatures series is here 🥳🙌

We’re big fans of this series and The Neverfear is excellent!

Let us know if you want to bag a signed and sprayed copy or if you’d like to order the first one to get your kids (or yourself!) started on this epic series 📚

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19/08/2026

New cards and bookmarks from Museums and Galleries! Some gorgeous new additions to our existing stock. The Jemima Puddleduck bookmark is definitely coming home with me! Hope you like them as much as we do 📚😍

Do you have a new school or nursery starter this September? Put first-day nerves at ease by prepping them with a new boo...
14/08/2026

Do you have a new school or nursery starter this September? Put first-day nerves at ease by prepping them with a new book. Help them feel excited, give gentle reassurance for first-day worries and help familiarise them with the school routine. Whether they are starting nursery, reception or a new school, find a story in the shop to help make that first day a little easier (for them and you!) ❤️

Address

17 High Street
Horbury
WF45AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:15am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+441924260384

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