Imagined Things Bookshop

September is a VERY exciting month at Imagined Things!! See our latest newsletter here to find out why... https://mailchi.mp/b4a5…/why-were-very- excited-for-september

We were in The Observer yesterday!!!! 😁😍 (if anyone local has a spare page 50 we'd be grateful to have another!)

Lots of great holiday reads for children in the shop! We have mystery, adventure, unicorns, robotic cats, goose sidekicks and much more... ! ☀️📚🐈

You're all still being AMAZING! THANK YOU all for your support! We're still getting requests for book orders 😀😍 We just can't back to all of the messages we've recieved and we're really VERY SORRY if we haven't replied to you. Please call us 01423391301 whilst we are getting back to normal, we'll be quicker and getting back to messages soon we hope! OPEN UNTIL 6PM TONIGHT!

It's Book Lovers Day! (We've been reliably informed by Twitter!) Hope everyone's having a lovely book-centric day! 😊📚

Look! Look! Look what's arrived!!! Ridiculously excited about these Time Turner Necklaces that actually turn! 😍 - we've also got keyring versions!

"The best journeys start with imagination, so take a step towards where inspiration lives. Meet the change makers, the conservationists, tour leaders and travel companies who will excite, educate and inspire you.The show is packed with things to see and do!" Find out more about the show here: http://wildlifesafarishow.com/visiting/
We will be running a wildlife safari themed pop-up bookshop at the show. Showcasing many wonderful titles we don't normally have in the shop! W...e'll have travel guides, travel writing, memoir, gorgeous atlases, educational & fun books for children. In short - something for any wildlife lovers big or small!
We'll also be holding signing events with the authors attending the show, including Lucy Cooke, Sue Flood & Tom "The Blowfish" Hird.
For tickets please see the show's website, use the code IT to get tickets at our price of £6 (they will be £12 on the day, or £8 without the code) http://wildlifesafarishow.com/ .
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Who said the art of letter writing, or in this case wooden postcard writing is dead?!

Looking for a calm, anxiety free weekend? We have some truly gorgeous books on anxiety & mindfulness! 😊🌧🌈🌍

🐝We love bees at Imagined Things! And books about bees! Who's with us? 🐝

Morning all! Still trying to get back to everyone's messages, if you're still waiting we're really sorry! If you'd like a quicker response please call us 01423 391301.

The wonderful Kat Woolfe Investigates is our Independent Booksellers Children's Book of the Season for Summer!!! We have signed copies complete with bookmarks, perfect for the summer holidays!

Very excited to be hosting Henry Blofeld in September for a signing event!! The event is free but books must be ordered in advance (we cannot guarantee any extra copies on the day). To order your copy call in or call us on 01423 391301. Hope you can join us!!

Meet Cricket Commentator Henry Blofeld & get a signed copy of Over & Out! There is no charge for the event, but copies of the book need to be ordered in advance (we cannot guarantee any extra copies on the day). Please call in or call us on 01423 391301 to order your copy! (We can also arrange for a copy to be personalised and signed if you're unable to attend on the day.)
Over & Out by Henry Blofeld... Shortlisted for Cricket Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awar...ds
For over half a century, Henry Blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist. His characteristically patrician tones, overlaid with those of the bon viveur, have delighted listeners to the BBC's Test Match Special where the personality of the broadcaster comes second only to a deep knowledge of the game and its players. With his engaging conversational tone it is easy to see why listeners feel as if they are actually at the Test match watching in Henry's friendly company.
Now that 'Blowers' has decided to declare his TMS innings closed, his book reveals the secrets of life in the commentary box and of the rich cast of characters with whom he shared it, from the early days of John Arlott and Brian Johnson to Aggers and new boys Boycott, Swann, Vaughan and Tuffers. Henry is equally revealing of his own performances and self-deprecatingly recalls his several verbal misfortunes while live broadcasting.
Like the greatest commentators and writers on the game Blofeld has always understood that there is a world beyond the cricket field. Not forgetting pigeons passing, red buses and much loved cricket grounds, Henry Blofeld writes of his favourite countries, and experiences while travelling, and meeting and interviewing many cricket-loving celebrities. His passionate and entertaining book will become one of the classics of cricket's literature.
Biographical Notes
Henry began writing about cricket, for The Times, in May 1962 and in 1972 he started his long career as a commentator with the BBC's Test Match Special. During his career he has written for numerous papers and broadcast for both radio and television for many networks around the world especially in Australia and New Zealand. Between 1991 and 1993 he joined Sky Television before returning to Test Match Special after the death of Brian Johnston early in 1994. Since 2002 Henry Blofeld has performed in his humorous one-man show in theatres all round the country, and later he teamed up with his former TMS producer, Peter Baxter, for more than 250 two-man shows. His current two-man show team-mate is former England off spinner, Graeme Swann.
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Look who came to the shop yesterday! 😮 The wonderful LEE CHILD! How amazing!! 😁👍📚

This is the UTTERLY AMAZINGLY BRILLIANT Will Dean! This afternoon he came in to buy ONE HUNDRED BOOKS for us to donate to local schools!!!!!!!! How amazing?! 😮😁😁📚 we're delighted! 😁😍📚👍 Will is a debut crime writer (author of Dark Pines) here from Sweden for the crime festival!

All ready for our Shari Lapena event!!! At 3pm!!! We have pre-publication copies! And the publisher is bringing prosecco! And you can meet the author!! Join us for free for this fabulous launch event!!

The wonderful Malcolm Hollingdrake is here today until 3pm signing his gloriously dark Harrogate Crime Series! (The DCI Bennett series) pop down & see him today & see Harrogate in a whole new light!

Wonderful day today in the shop. Here's author Michelle Davies signing one of her wonderful crime books that are told from the fascinating perspective of a Family Liaison Detective supporting the family whilst quietly investigating them... If you missed her we still have signed copies! Also Malcolm Hollingdrake popped in for an early appearance and can be spotted just behind Michelle. He's in tomorrow 10am-3pm signing his brilliant Harrogate Crime Series. Then the launch of Shari Lapena's new book 3pm on Saturday! 😁

Wonderful bookshop with some unique books you wouldn't get in the big chain shops. I got a lovely book for my little boy signed by the astronaut Chris Hadfield from here! Georgia who runs the shop is so helpful and can order in anything that is not immediately available too. It is such a special shop �

When visiting Harrogate this weekend, I called into this beautiful well stocked independent book shop. Not only has it got quality books for sale but loads of childrens wooden toys, cards, gifts and many more wonderful items. The window display is very pretty and very inviting, well worth a visit ���

What a delight! I found out about this shop through the Facebook post a friend had shared. I visited on Saturday morning and it was lovely! The 2 ladies were kind and helpful. You have some lovely items for sale and I hope you continue to do well! I will definitely be back.

Went in yesterday - loads of lovely books for people of all ages! Can’t wait to go back :)

Visited this lovely bookshop, Imagined Things, a few times now. Bought a few books for xmas presents. This week I asked Georgia for help choosing a particular title, she ordered it for me, and it was ready to pick up within 2 days. Georgia and her staff are very helpful, and I will continue shopping and supporting this independent bookshop as much as I can.😊

Never been there, never bought a book from there (yet - I'm waiting for payday!!), but I love that this store has gone from almost nothing to a national treasure in a couple of weeks...and it's down to social media....and that deserves praise.

Lovely shop who go above and beyond to order in what you want!

Lovely book shop with a good selection of books and gifts! � � service was with a smile and a chat, bought a gift for a friend and it was wrapped is tissue paper ready to share! Thank you so much!

I’ve never visited but it looks a lovely shop, I wish we had something like this (Indi) in Basingstoke. Looking forward to receiving my book

I visited this lovely store on the opening day to buy a book I thought my two boys aged 6 & 4 would enjoy for their bedtime story.



There was a great selection of books, I chose a Bear Grylls Children's Adventure story. My boys have absolutely loved it, even asking when is time for bed, they were so keen for me to read the next chapter!



I will definitely be back the next time I go into Harrogate for another browse around!

I popped into this gorgeous independant bookshop to buy a gift (iincluding a card made here in Yorkshire!!!). Whilst processing my transaction, my 7 week old son started to cry to be fed. Georgia was extremely kind and asked if I wanted to sit and feed him in the shop to one side. Not only did I recieve wonderful customer service, but I have never felt so welcome in a shop.



I highly rercommend this lovely shop, not only do they sell a wide range of books, but a fantastic choice of gifts for all ages including traditional wooden toys.

I just visited yesterday and l already love this shop. The lady there is super friendly and knowledgeable. Amazing editions, both for children and adults, pretty little things like necklaces, charms ans cards, bought few books and really enjoyed it overall. Will became a regular :)

Great to have an independent bookshop in stuffy old Harrogate at last. They sell all the bestsellers you'll get at Waterstones or WHSmith, but if you have a browse around you'll find a whole load of innovative alternative books that the big retailers refuse to stock. Go on...take a chance with something new!

First visit today , got lots of help, information and advice on lots of the books- Georgia really knows about her products, chose three fantastic books, really looking forward to expanding my literary knowledge and realising new authors



Loved seeing all the extras there, toys, bags , gifts - nice to find such an individualistic shop which inspires and excites— great to meet you and thank you— I will be back!!

Fantastic range of books, friendly and knowledgeable advice always available from Georgia. Highly recommended independent, superb bookshop.

Fabulous book shop

An inspired selection of books and warm personal service. Great gifts too - you're likely to leave with more than just a book under your arm!

Absolutely wonderful shop!!! With amazing books and the owner who knows her stuff about many many books xx

Absolutely great , Great to support an independent shop. Orders the books you want if they aren't in. Have picked up some great wooden toys as well. Look forward to purchasing my next book.

Wonderful bookshop with some unique books you wouldn't get in the big chain shops. I got a lovely book for my little boy signed by the astronaut Chris Hadfield from here! Georgia who runs the shop is so helpful and can order in anything that is not immediately available too. It is such a special shop �

When visiting Harrogate this weekend, I called into this beautiful well stocked independent book shop. Not only has it got quality books for sale but loads of childrens wooden toys, cards, gifts and many more wonderful items. The window display is very pretty and very inviting, well worth a visit ���

What a delight! I found out about this shop through the Facebook post a friend had shared. I visited on Saturday morning and it was lovely! The 2 ladies were kind and helpful. You have some lovely items for sale and I hope you continue to do well! I will definitely be back.

Went in yesterday - loads of lovely books for people of all ages! Can’t wait to go back :)

Visited this lovely bookshop, Imagined Things, a few times now. Bought a few books for xmas presents. This week I asked Georgia for help choosing a particular title, she ordered it for me, and it was ready to pick up within 2 days. Georgia and her staff are very helpful, and I will continue shopping and supporting this independent bookshop as much as I can.😊

Never been there, never bought a book from there (yet - I'm waiting for payday!!), but I love that this store has gone from almost nothing to a national treasure in a couple of weeks...and it's down to social media....and that deserves praise.

Lovely shop who go above and beyond to order in what you want!

Lovely book shop with a good selection of books and gifts! � � service was with a smile and a chat, bought a gift for a friend and it was wrapped is tissue paper ready to share! Thank you so much!

I’ve never visited but it looks a lovely shop, I wish we had something like this (Indi) in Basingstoke. Looking forward to receiving my book

I visited this lovely store on the opening day to buy a book I thought my two boys aged 6 & 4 would enjoy for their bedtime story.



There was a great selection of books, I chose a Bear Grylls Children's Adventure story. My boys have absolutely loved it, even asking when is time for bed, they were so keen for me to read the next chapter!



I will definitely be back the next time I go into Harrogate for another browse around!

I popped into this gorgeous independant bookshop to buy a gift (iincluding a card made here in Yorkshire!!!). Whilst processing my transaction, my 7 week old son started to cry to be fed. Georgia was extremely kind and asked if I wanted to sit and feed him in the shop to one side. Not only did I recieve wonderful customer service, but I have never felt so welcome in a shop.



I highly rercommend this lovely shop, not only do they sell a wide range of books, but a fantastic choice of gifts for all ages including traditional wooden toys.

I just visited yesterday and l already love this shop. The lady there is super friendly and knowledgeable. Amazing editions, both for children and adults, pretty little things like necklaces, charms ans cards, bought few books and really enjoyed it overall. Will became a regular :)

Great to have an independent bookshop in stuffy old Harrogate at last. They sell all the bestsellers you'll get at Waterstones or WHSmith, but if you have a browse around you'll find a whole load of innovative alternative books that the big retailers refuse to stock. Go on...take a chance with something new!

First visit today , got lots of help, information and advice on lots of the books- Georgia really knows about her products, chose three fantastic books, really looking forward to expanding my literary knowledge and realising new authors



Loved seeing all the extras there, toys, bags , gifts - nice to find such an individualistic shop which inspires and excites— great to meet you and thank you— I will be back!!

Fantastic range of books, friendly and knowledgeable advice always available from Georgia. Highly recommended independent, superb bookshop.

Fabulous book shop

An inspired selection of books and warm personal service. Great gifts too - you're likely to leave with more than just a book under your arm!

Absolutely wonderful shop!!! With amazing books and the owner who knows her stuff about many many books xx

Absolutely great , Great to support an independent shop. Orders the books you want if they aren't in. Have picked up some great wooden toys as well. Look forward to purchasing my next book.