Bookshop by the Blackdowns

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Independent family-run bookshop in the heart of Wellington, Somerset. 📚

Offering a selection of carefully curated contemporary fiction and non-fiction, picture books perfect for preschoolers, YA and so much more!

08/08/2026

POV: you want to read more but don’t want to commit to a 500-page book 📚👀

Short books that pack a LOT into a little 📖✨

Books that take you somewhere else 🌍📚There are some books that don’t just tell a story – they transport you. Whether you...
30/07/2026

Books that take you somewhere else 🌍📚

There are some books that don’t just tell a story – they transport you. Whether you’re dreaming of overnight train journeys, alpine adventures, Nordic summers or the flavours of distant shores, these titles are perfect armchair escapes.

🚆 Moonlight Express by Monisha Rajesh – a captivating journey around the world by night train.

🐺 Lone Wolf by Adam Weymouth – an unforgettable exploration of the wild heart of the Alps.

🌊 The Summer Book by Tove Jansson – a timeless, beautifully observed novel set on a tiny Finnish island.

🍇 Ripeness by Sarah Moss – an evocative novel rich with a powerful sense of place.

🍽️ Moveable Feasts by Chris Newens – a delicious literary journey through the world’s great food destinations.

🥖 Amuse Bouche by Carolyn Boyd – a fascinating exploration of French food, culture and history.

Where will your next book take you? 🌍

Summer reading has never looked so good. ☀️📚If you’re judging a book by its cover this season, we wouldn’t blame you! Th...
09/07/2026

Summer reading has never looked so good. ☀️📚

If you’re judging a book by its cover this season, we wouldn’t blame you! These stunning new titles are just as captivating inside as they are on the shelf.

Whether you’re in the mood for an uplifting story, an unforgettable family saga, a gripping mystery or an immersive escape by the sea, we’ve got your summer reading sorted.

✨ The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
✨ Queenie is Working on It by
✨ Cursed Daughters by
✨ Six Weeks by the Sea by Paula Byrne
✨ A Killer in Paradise by Tom Hindle
✨ A Brief History of the Coast by Sally Coulthard

Which one is going straight into your beach bag?

💚 The wait is over! 💚Heartstopper Volume 6 is here, bringing Nick and Charlie’s story to its heartfelt conclusion. 🌈Alic...
02/07/2026

💚 The wait is over! 💚

Heartstopper Volume 6 is here, bringing Nick and Charlie’s story to its heartfelt conclusion. 🌈

Alice Oseman much-loved series has captured readers around the world with its warmth, humour and unforgettable characters, and now the final chapter has arrived.

Pick up your copy in store today and complete your collection. 📚✨

📚 Fresh arrivals are here!A towering stack of brilliant new reads has just landed in the shop - whether you’re in the mo...
28/06/2026

📚 Fresh arrivals are here!

A towering stack of brilliant new reads has just landed in the shop - whether you’re in the mood for a gripping mystery, a literary page-turner, sweeping summer fiction, or fascinating non-fiction, there’s something waiting to be discovered.

Which one are you picking up first? Let us know below 👇

Calling all amateur sleuths! 🕵️‍♂️Signed editions of The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts have arrived – complete with ...
19/06/2026

Calling all amateur sleuths! 🕵️‍♂️

Signed editions of The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts have arrived – complete with gorgeous spredged edges! 📚✨

Even better? You’ll receive a FREE Marlow Murder Club tote bag with your purchase, while stocks last.

Perfect for mystery lovers… but be quick, these won’t hang around for long! 🧡

Indie Bookshop Week starts this Saturday! ✨📚To celebrate, we’ve got a special offer from Penguin you won’t want to miss:...
12/06/2026

Indie Bookshop Week starts this Saturday! ✨📚

To celebrate, we’ve got a special offer from Penguin you won’t want to miss:

Buy any 3 Penguin books and get a FREE “Shop Indie” tote bag 🛍️
While stocks last!

It’s the perfect excuse to stock up on your next great reads, like the titles in this post, while supporting indie bookshops! 💛

Pop in, browse, and celebrate indie books with us this week!

🎉 Independent Bookshop Week starts this Saturday! 🥳Tell us in the comments: what’s the best book an independent booksell...
10/06/2026

🎉 Independent Bookshop Week starts this Saturday! 🥳

Tell us in the comments: what’s the best book an independent bookseller has ever recommended to you?

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 📚❤️

☕📚 Some journeys are better together.Whether it’s best friends, siblings, partners, or unexpected allies, the greatest s...
03/06/2026

☕📚 Some journeys are better together.

Whether it’s best friends, siblings, partners, or unexpected allies, the greatest stories often come in pairs.

Which duo would you most like to share a cup of coffee with?

HEATWAVE READS ☀️Family tensions, murder, obsession, ambition and plenty of guilt - all under rising temperatures.🔥 Inst...
28/05/2026

HEATWAVE READS ☀️

Family tensions, murder, obsession, ambition and plenty of guilt - all under rising temperatures.

🔥 Instructions for a Heatwave
🔥 The Burning Grounds
🎨 The Artist
⏳ Circle of Days
🖤 The Book of Guilt

The perfect stack for hot days and high tension. ☀️📚

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
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