Dark Peak Books and Gifts
A long-established independent bookshop in Glossop on the edge of the Peak District. Selling the best new adult and children’s books plus gifts, games and greetings cards.
www.darkpeakbooks.co.uk
@robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
Books: Is A River Alive? (May ‘25), Underland, The Lost Words, The Old Ways etc | Films: River, Mountain, Upstream | Music: The Moon Also Rises, Lost In The Cedar Wood, etc Nature, climate, people. Prof at Cambridge. https://linktr.ee/robmacfarlane
@manchesterreview.bsky.social
The Manchester Review is an online literary journal that brings together the best of new international writing. https://www.themanchesterreview.co.uk/
@saqibooks.bsky.social
Fiercely independent publisher specialising in the Middle East (Saqi), global fiction (Telegram) and progressive non-fiction (Westbourne Press) www.saqibooks.com
@republiccampaign.bsky.social
Republic campaigns to abolish the British monarchy in favour of a democratic republic. Join us today: http://republic.org.uk/join
@bengarrod.bsky.social
Monkey-chaser, TV-talker, author, silly runner, Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at @uniofeastanglia (He/Him) Managed by: https://knightayton.co.uk/broadcast_talent/ben-garrod/
@bforbutterflybooks.bsky.social
Independent bookshop based in Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester.
@nancyforde.bsky.social
(she/her) Writer/Documentary Photographer | all opinions here are my own | Settler in Kjipuktuk 🇨🇦📷 🇮🇪mamaí 🌈I dig with my pen/lens. MA Doc Photography & Photojournalism (2021) | MFA Creative Nonfiction (Class of 2026) b. 322ppm. linktr.ee/nancyforde
@lenorehartauthor.bsky.social
Novelist, poet, Night Bazaar series creator. Historical Novel Society grand prize winner; Shirley Jackson Award & Exeter Novel Prize finalist. IWU/AG member. Ossabaw Island Writers Retreat faculty. Serving 3 cat overlords. https://www.lenorehartbooks.com/
@bookcornershop.bsky.social
Owner of an indie bookshop in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Author of novel 'The Moon and Stars'. Loves books, writing, musical theatre, dogs, mythology and folk tales. www.jennawarrenwrites.com
@racheldelahaye.bsky.social
Childish writer. 🇬🇧 + 🇦🇺. Carnegie-nominated. Rep: @agentalicewilliams.bsky.social My type on paper YA: Splinters 🪞 Electric Life ⚡ MG: Day of the Whale 🐋 Mort the Meek 🐦⬛Little Animal Rescue School talks / workshops KS1-KS3 www.racheldelahaye.com
@snakepass.bsky.social
Not a Dangerous road. Just a road. Don't Drive like a D*** and you'll be fine. Updates in bad weather when I'm around.
@groomb.bsky.social
Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' (2024) and bestselling 'Northerners: A History' (2022).
@townhallsessions.com
Group of music professionals and enthusiasts promoting great live original music in the High Peak Town of Glossop Organisers of the bi-annual Glossfest music festival with Glossop Round Table
@idanielpeak.bsky.social
Telly writer: Not Going Out, Code 404, Horrible Histories. Book writer: Little Horror, Grimstink coming July 2025
@reaktionbooks.bsky.social
An independent publisher of innovative non-fiction. www.reaktionbooks.co.uk
@whaleychronicle.bsky.social
Community-focused hyper-local public information service for Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, UK. News, events, jobs, property listings, volunteer opportunities and more. https://linktr.ee/whaleybridgechronicle
@simonsaysbooks.bsky.social
The home of the Simon & Schuster UK Regional Manager team - Rich, Nicola, Andrew, Rhys, Naomi, Erin and Kitty. Sharing the love for Independent Booksellers across the UK! Proofs, reading copies, special editions, POS and book gossip our specialty!
@nickmacwrites.bsky.social
Reader, writer, runner. Tea, trees, and cats. Co-editor Thin Skin magazine. My debut novel Slings and Arrows was published on the 28th March 2024. 📚💙
@demento66.co.uk
A non-profit music and arts project based in Glossop, led by local volunteers with extensive experience in music events and promotion. Tickets: demento66.co.uk
@peakrillpress.bsky.social
stories - art - magic - surprises 🌳🪨🦉🕸️🥀👹🍄🌜🎲🪄💚 An independent publishing company, via Daniel Sumption Peakrill.com
@scarthinbooks.bsky.social
A bookshop for the majority of minorities in the historic village of Cromford, Derbyshire, UK. 100,000 books, 13 rooms, one vegan/vegetarian café and someone else's cat. For all enquiries please ☎️ or email.
@hillsboroughbooks.bsky.social
An independent bookshop in Hillsborough, Sheffield. Home of colourful and representative books for readers big & small 📚 Books, events, workshops & more! www.hillsboroughbookshop.co.uk Support from afar: uk.bookshop.org/shop/hillsboroughbookshop
@mr-norris.bsky.social
Creative Director, writer and mentor. High Peak Culture & Heritage Strategy Advisory Group. Lancastrian Glossopian, Pro-EU, anti-bigot, proud side hustle with the award-winning floral designers www.norris.store
@highpeakrecordings.bsky.social
#Recording | #Mixing | #Mastering HPR is a music studio offering recording, mixing, and mastering services. And rehearsal rooms. Get in touch to discuss your music. Bon plays in Flange Circus and on his own as Hol Weg. Likes weird sounds/music.
@georgetakei.bsky.social
I’ve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.
@matthewteller.com
Author • DAYBREAK IN GAZA • NINE QUARTERS OF JERUSALEM • linktr.ee/matthewteller • Rep: Ampersand Agency • He/him • Donate to support: https://ko-fi.com/matthewteller
@willcarver.bsky.social
Award-losing writer. Drinker. Non-preachy vegan. KILL THEM WITH KINDNESS, June ‘25.
@valmcdermid.bsky.social
Writer, broadcaster, civil(sometimes) partner, mother, lesbian feminist, lover of libraries, vocalist with the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. Once described as the ‘gobby shop steward of crime fiction’. Www.valmcdermid.com @quineofcrime on Insta
@sarahhilary.bsky.social
'Downright dangerous' (Mick Herron). Crime writer. SHARP GLASS out now. ND. She/her.
@janicehallett.bsky.social
Bestselling author of The Appeal, The Christmas Appeal, The Twyford Code, The Mysterious Case of The Alperton Angels and The Examiner 🦂🎓
@ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
Still writing books... still drinking coffee... still making stuff up as I go along. The Woman in Suite 11 available to pre-order now at linktr.ee/ruthwarewriter Find me at ruthware.com
@catrionaward.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling author of LOOKING GLASS SOUND 🪞💀🪞, THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET, SUNDIAL & more Rep @jennysavill1 & @RStrausAgency Film/TV @mldean_& @unitedtalent
@cjtudor.bsky.social
Sunday Times bestselling author. Dog lover. Gin drinker. Tattoo enthusiast. THE GATHERING out now: https://shor.by/CJTudor. THE BURNING GIRLS streaming on Netflix UK. SERENITY FALLS out 2026!
@abeewords.bsky.social
📖 GRAVE EXPECTATIONS & DISPLEASURE ISLAND out now from Corvus Books 🇬🇧 and Vintage Anchor🇺🇸 ◦ good books ◦ murder ◦ swearing ◦ #BWithTheT Rep Stevie Finegan at Zeno @totalplaytime.com https://alicebellauthor.com/
@ianrankin1.bsky.social
Author, Inspector Rebus (and other stuff). Edinburgh-based. More usually pub-based.
@serenitybookshop.bsky.social
Independent Bookshop in Romiley, Greater Manchester. Second bookshop in Stockport Centre now open! Co-founder Stockport Noir. Admin: @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social
@neillcameron.bsky.social
✏️ Comics writer and artist 🤖 MEGA ROBO BROS 8-book graphic novel series, out now! 🍩 DONUT SQUAD 🎉#2 BEST-SELLING CHILDRENS BOOK IN THE UK!🎉 🤖 buy books & ticket links: www.linktree.com/neillcameron 🍩 www.neillcameron.com
@littlegreenbooks.bsky.social
Books on climate, science, nature, wildlife, justice & intersectional issues. Since 2020. Visit our little UK bookshop online at https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/littlegreenbookshop
@simongmusic.bsky.social
Music anorak. Charity shop rummager. Radio/podcast maker. Occasional musician. Mostly records. Generation Sandwich. Also see: @charityclassics.bsky.social | @giddypoppod.bsky.social | @glossoprecordclub.bsky.social
@themerl.bsky.social
(social media manager on leave until 29/5) We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Posting hog on main. Chaotic Good. https://merl.reading.ac.uk/
@melobeee.bsky.social
The tweeter formerly known as Paris Bergerac-Dahl. Bookshop owner. Middlesbrough supporter. Mother of a son.
@janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social
Writer (Secrets of the Bees out in Jun 2025; Black Crescent, White Hare, Sea Gate etc), publisher (GRRM, Hobb, Feist, Lawrence, Heartfield, Kaner, ex Tolkien), allotmenteer. History. Morocco/Cornwall. Covid is airborne 💙📚 #Writing #Books #FBPE
@elodieharper.bsky.social
Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy, about the women of ancient Pompeii 🏛️Boudicca’s Daughter (August 2025) Published by @headofzeus.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/Elodie_Harper
@laurasrobinson.bsky.social
Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author. Amazon #1 bestseller. 🇬🇧 Mantle, Pan-Macmillan 🇺🇸 Atria, Simon & Schuster Agent: Antony Topping @greeneandheaton.bsky.social https://www.laurashepherdrobinson.com/
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social
40 years of supporting the health and dignity of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. UK Charity No. 1045315