Your Friday Update from B For Butterfly Books: 31st July 2026

THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE WELL AND TRULY UNDERWAY. IT'S BEEN NOTICEABLY QUIETER IN THE SHOP SO HOPEFULLY YOU'RE ALL OFF ENJOYING A WELL-DESERVED BREAK AND WILL BE BACK TO TOP UP YOUR READING PILE AS SOON AS YOU'RE BACK…

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This week's FIVER FRIDAY is a bit of a blast from the past! 

CREATURE OF HAVOC is part story and part game where you are the hero! 

Part of the famous Fighting Fantasy series, this instalment from Steve Jackson is a perfect way to get kids off their screens over the summer holidays. 

We'll even thrown in the dice to help you play!

Just £5 (plus £4 postage if required) for this weekend only. Simply reply to this email to reserve your copy.

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BOOK LAUNCH 

I'm delighted to announce that B For Butterfly Books will be hosting the launch event for A REUNION TO DIE FOR by KJ Whittle on Thursday 26th September from 6.30pm.

Kerry is a local author and her debut novel SEVEN REASONS TO MURDER YOUR DINNER GUESTS, published by Harper North in 2025 was a huge success.

Tickets for the launch event are free but must be booked in advance at this link 

Signed copies for collection after the event can also be pre-ordered at this link.

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£250 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!

Bookshop.org are running their popular gift card giveaway this weekend and it couldn't be easier to enter.

Simply buy ANY book in ANY format (physical, audiobook or ebook) between 30 July-2 Aug, and you're automatically entered to win a £250 digital gift card to spend at our online shop with Bookshop.org! 

Remember, every sale supports independent bookshops, not billionaires!

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DID YOU SEE THE ANNOUNCEMENT?

The Booker Dozen featuring the 13 longlisted titles were announced this week. 

Have you read any? Will you be adding any to your reading lists?

Check out the full list here and if you buy a copy in ANY format by 2nd August you could win a £250 gift card!

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I'll be flying solo in the shop this weekend as Jon will be heading up to Glasgow to see some of the Commonwealth Games, so do please pop in and say hello.

Our 3 for £25 Summer Offer ends this weekend so it's the perfect opportunity to come and grab a bargain. 

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Just a reminder that the shop will be closed from 5.30pm on Saturday 8th August and reopen on Tuesday 18th August so if you need anything ordering in before then, please get in touch.

Hope you have a great week.

Michelle

B For Butterfly Books