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We were lucky enough to have a visit from author Alex T Smith today. Here is our pretty Polly meeting him for the second time and also nearly 8 years ago. He is one of our bookshop heroes. We have forever enjoyed the calamities of Claude and Sir Bobblysock. Come and get signed copies while they last. His new book ‘Murder! By Narwhal!’ would make a fab signed Christmas present. Alex T. Smith #alextsmith #alextsmithbooks #claudeandsirbobblysock #murderbynarwhal #whodunnit ... See MoreSee Less
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Many years ago, my younger son came to meet Alex, whilst wearing his own beret and dog collar. Alex was so kind and gave him some hand drawn pictures of Claude the dog…we still have them. Such a fabulously kind and funny author.
I love this book!
4 days ago
What an excellent event with @annelise.grayauthor Cirencester History Festival Corinium Museum so inspiring ☺️🐎#historyfestival #amazingauthors #brilliantbooks ... See MoreSee Less
5 days ago
Today🐎🐎🐎 Cirencester History Festival see you there 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
Annelise Gray - Cirencester History Festival
The World of Circus Maximus.Can't wait!!!
5 days ago
How much is the moomin? Thank you
I see Ben's book 👀
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https://cirencesterhistoryfestival.org/event/…
See you tomorrow Steve Skinley Cirencester History Festival 🧚♂️🧌✨📚 ... See MoreSee Less
The Otherlands Walking Workshop - Cirencester History Festival
Cirencester’s Forgotten, Historic & Magical Spaces.2 weeks ago
The first day of Cirencester History Festival was incredible. I can’t wait for https://cirencesterhistoryfestival.org/event/… (be sure to get tickets so you can go to the talk as well as the booksigning at the shop)🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎 ... See MoreSee Less
Annelise Gray - Cirencester History Festival
The World of Circus Maximus.2 weeks ago
This could be the most awesome achievement on my birthday and I’m so honoured to be running for such an amazing cause. Please sponsor me.https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/… 🐾🐆🏃♀️🦁🐋TCS London Marathon Born Free FoundationLauren St John ... See MoreSee Less
What an amazing charity! You’re going to be great! X
Octavia's Bookshop is with Lauren St John.
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Piecing together Cirencester's past ... See MoreSee Less
Piecing together Cirencester's past
Cirencester History Festival goes to Corinium and beyond to celebrate the town’s long and illustrious past.3 weeks ago
1 month ago
These are some of my faves at the moment. I Follow the Fox is Rob Biddulph’s best picture book yet, so sweet and so magical. Briony May Smith’s Tiny Jenny is incredible and the illustrations of the naughty fairies and the wren family, are absolutely enchanting. I have also just finished Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold. When I first came across Hannah Gold’s debut, the Last Bear, I couldn’t believe how poignantly she portrayed the plight of Polar Bears because of climate change. It’s a story that has stayed with me. As will Turtle Moon, her latest book. I learnt so much about sea turtles but also loved the adventure element of the story. I love her passion for saving animals and raising awareness in the next generation, told through such wonderful, vivid stories. This one also teaches us to be true to ourselves and believe in all we are and what we do. ... See MoreSee Less
What would you say is the minimum age for Turtle Moon if the parent reads it to the child? I've got her other books in audiobook form but not played them yet. I have a turtle obsessed son! Xx
1 month ago
Our wonderful window dresser has done a super Halloween display 🎃🦇🕸️ ... See MoreSee Less
Looks fabulous! X
Tracey Ann Eager
A "woooooo-min"?
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We’ve got some brilliant book events coming up 📚✨https://www.octaviasbookshop.co.uk/book-events/ #bookevents #booksigningevent #independenbookshop #booksarehistory #booksaremagic Cirencester History Festival ... See MoreSee Less
1 month ago
This is exciting. We’re in great company with lots of other fabulous businesses to vote for too 🎉👏☺️
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The Cotswolds Awards - The Cotswolds Awards
The Cotswolds Awards shines a spotlight on the extraordinary businesses, attractions, and individuals that make this picturesque region so special.Created by Cotswolds Concierge, The Cotswolds Awards ...voted best bookshop!
Voted for my favourite bookshop 😊
2 months ago
I was sent a prepublication proof of Annelise Gray’s first book, Circus Maximus-Race to the Death, years ago, and galloped through it. I could not put this gripping, historically fascinating, well written, adventure story down. Not only did it have a mystery element, a very vivid setting in Ancient Rome, where I could even see the cypress trees winding around the roads to the stables but also a brilliant young but strong, female protagonist. This book is one for children, teens and grown ups. I really enjoyed it. The backdrop of the gladiator ring and the nail biting chariot races, will not disappoint. I am thrilled she is coming to sign her series in the bookshop, after her talk in the Corinium Museum.
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Very pleased to be amongst these great venues for Cirencester History Festival 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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We have upped our game, literally, and have added more games, jigsaws, Lego and toys. None of them taking the space of all the gorgeous books of course. We are full to the brim with Autumnal cosy reading #shopcirencester #shopcotswolds #shoplocal #independentbookshops #bookshopmagic #bookstocosyupwith 🍁✨ ... See MoreSee Less
We loved our visit here this past summer when we were travelling!
Such a lovely autumnal display! 🥰
We need to come and spend birthday vouchers! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
2 months ago
🎉🎪💕📚✨Excited to announce my book will be available (globally 😳) start of next year in all good book shops and at Giffords Circus
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2 months ago
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3 months ago
4 months ago
Lucy Diamond All my favourite things. Art, Paris, some cracking characters and a super story. I was waiting to read this in Paris but was tipped off by a customer who had just read it, an acknowledgment for me and Octavia’s Bookshop. A BIG THANK YOU and now I feel like I’ve been back to the City of Light too. I loved ‘I Remember Paris’ and will recommend it endlessly to customers💕 ... See MoreSee Less
Love Lucy Diamond books, my favourite is The Beach Cafe. I will check this out still got some to get through first though.
4 months ago
Tomorrow!!Come and meet British sports commentator and TV host, the wonderful Rob Walker, with his brilliant new children’s Olympic Record Book. The perfect guide for young fans in the run up to the Paris Games in 2024.
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BEST athletic commentator EVER!