Teasel & Skylark

22/08/2026

Have you discovered the DS George Cross series by Tim Sullivan yet? These are some of the most popular titles in our small but perfectly formed crime fiction section - and customers are telling us they love the characters.

7 paperbacks and one new hardback, there's lots of George Cross to enjoy. However, we must issue the following public health warning - they are highly addictive and we can't be held responsible for you needing the next in the series immediately after finishing each one! 🤪

For bonus points, can you name which of these David HASN"T been at one time or another?!?

20/08/2026

We have been receiving the first book reviews written by the 50 members of our Young Reviewers' Club ... and they are brilliant! So, based on those received so far, we have picked our first Book of the Week - Investigators by John Patrick Green. This was a popular choice by members in July and we received these two great reviews by Eli, 8 and Mabel, 8.

Thanks Eli and Mabel (hopefully their parents will see this post and pass our thanks on) - keep those amazing reviews coming!

(Thanks also to the 7 local schools and parents who helped us find our 50 reviewers .. and of course thanks to Penguin Random House for helping with funding for this project. If you want to know more about this project to help develop a love of books in slightly more reluctant young readers, then check out our website for more info.)


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17/08/2026

Look who's just been to Teasel and Skylark for his next great read!

Maiden Newton has recently held a scarecrow competition and whilst he didn't win he did provide a lot of smiles for passersby!

Cleverly made by Mrs David, he's really enjoying his copy of Philip Pullman's The Scarecrow and His Servant - totally coincidentally of course ...

So, just be more scarecrow, and pop in soon for your own next great read!!

14/08/2026

Here is the August edition of our monthly newsletter - Skylarking!

https://www.teaselandskylark.com/news/4ej5emsq8w58taaqaxavbvpv1bprgh

Subscribers to our website get sent the newsletter early each month and so, if you'd like to receive this every month, please head to our website and sign up for updates.

Find your next great read with Teasel and Skylark!

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Here is our monthly newsletter for August 2026

11/08/2026

What better time of year to read Tove Jansson’s enchanting novel, The Summer Book, than in the middle of summer!

Better known, of course, for the timeless and wonderful Moomins, Tove also wrote for adults, this being her own personal favourite.

The main characters, a young girl and her grandmother, are based on her own mother and niece and provide a brilliantly quirky inter-generational double act, sometimes warm and friendly and sometimes just delightfully spiky and brusque!

You’ll love the way it gently meanders beautifully, and philosophically, through each chapter, whilst quietly navigating through their relational issues, underscored by an untacked about bereavement.

Released soon as a film starring Glenn Close, I recommend this book if you want a beautiful, thought-provoking, and slightly quirky summer read.

08/08/2026

In more good news during our birthday week, I'm delighted to announce that we're expecting!

No, not Richard or I, but one of my beautiful golden retrievers, Opal, who is due to have her puppies at the end of August, a scarily short time away!

She's keeping really well and asked us to keep everyone updated so watch this space!
🐶🎉

08/08/2026

There's cake, sweets, and balloons ... which must mean that we are celebrating our first birthday with 10% off all books all day and, if you're around at 11am, get a slice of birthday cake before we run out. Thanks for all of your amazing support and see you soon!

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07/08/2026

Want to know which children's books sold the most in July 2026? Well, wonder no more dear viewer ... as here we discuss all of the books which have been pleasing our younger readers over the past month.

If you simply must know what they are right now, then spoilers follow:

10. Woodlore by Kevin Parr
9. Grimwood by Nadia Shireen
8. Monsieur Mustard by Charley Rabbit
7. Pog and Pickle's Great Escape by Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton
6. Investigators by John Patrick Green
5. Ant Party by Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton
4. Mirabelle and the Enchanted Sea Globe by Harriet Muncaster
3. Mouse by the Sea by Alice Melvin
2. The Odyssey: A Modern Retelling by Liv Albert
1. Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey

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05/08/2026

You may have seen a recent article on the BBC website about 'Great Things - Hardy's Hostelries' by Dr Tracy Hayes and Syd Braham, which celebrates the inns, pubs and taverns referenced in Hardy's writing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dpeyg4k6o

As we hosted the book launch with the authors last week, we've been getting a fair few enquiries about where people can purchase a copy of this fascinating book. We can confirm that we are fully stocked up with copies of the book so just pop in if you want to buy a copy - if you can't pop in the shop, send us an email and we can discuss posting the book to you (within the UK).

Find your next great read with Teasel and Skylark!

may have seen a recent article on the BBC website about 'Great Things - Hardy's Hostelries' by Dr Tracy Hayes and Syd Braham, which celebrates the inns, pubs and taverns referenced in Hardy's writing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dpeyg4k6o

As we hosted the book launch with the authors last week, we've been getting a fair few enquiries about where people can purchase a copy of this fascinating book. We can confirm that we are fully stocked up with copies of the book so just pop in if you want to buy a copy - if you can't pop in the shop, send us an email and we can discuss posting the book to you (within the UK).

Find your next great read with Teasel and Skylark!

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04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Us,
Happy Birthday to Us,
Happy Birthday dear Teasel & Skylark,
Happy Birthday to Us

Yes, we've made it through our first year and today marks a year since we first opened our doors to the public on 4th August 2025.

It's been quite the year and we want to thank all of our brilliant customers. So, join us any time between 9.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday for 10% off all books, sweets, treats, and - if you're around at 11am - maybe a slice of birthday cake (while it lasts!)

Thanks for your support over the past year and hope to see you on Saturday if not before. Cheers, Richard and David

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