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I will use my imagination 😁

11.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like he’s being dropped into the abyss. Poor Mr Croc. What harm can he do??!! πŸŠπŸ€—

11.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He definitely has to stay!! πŸŠπŸ™Œ

10.03.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years:

"For the first time, I experienced that most satisfying of things in life: what it is to have a soulmate."

(Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜ƒ)

10.03.2026 07:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And a fig roll πŸ€—

10.03.2026 07:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Books for Mother’s Day

Books for Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday 🌻
I bet she would love a book!! πŸ’šπŸ“–

These are perfect! 🌳🌿🌱

@stanfordstravel.bsky.social

09.03.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant!! πŸ€—
Here’s to a new week, Benedict!

09.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Female authors

Female authors

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Female authors

Female authors

Female authors

Female authors

β€˜A word after a word after a word is power.’
- Margaret Atwood

It’s International Women’s Day !!

A shout out to all of the amazing authors out there !! πŸ“£πŸ™ŒπŸ“š

If you are looking for some reading inspiration today, look no further πŸ“–

@stanfordstravel.bsky.social

08.03.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Children’s books for World Book Day

Children’s books for World Book Day

β€˜There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.’
- Jaqueline Kennedy

It’s World Book Day !! πŸŒŽπŸ“šπŸŽ‰πŸ™Œ

Time to celebrate, and share, the love of reading!! πŸ“–

It’s also National Year of Reading.

Let’s Go All In !! β€οΈπŸ“š

05.03.2026 06:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A hug, a fish finger and a custard cream should do it πŸŠπŸ™

04.03.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely interruption from writing about orchids - pre-publication copies of my new book for children have arrived.

Writing this meant a lot to me. As a kid I was desperate for books full of interesting facts and cool stuff about butterflies. If this book finds a kid like me, I hope they love it.

03.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
Wildlife Books

Wildlife Books

β€˜The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.’
- Charles Darwin

It’s World Wildlife Day πŸŒŽπŸ’šπŸΎ

Beautiful books.
Important books.

#worldwildlifeday

03.03.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Better together πŸ‘πŸ˜

03.03.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A good book doesn’t end - it stays with you

A good book doesn’t end - it stays with you

And suddenly it’s March! I’m here until 4pm - Sally

01.03.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Just the small matter of judging to do before then πŸ“šπŸ“š

27.02.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay !!! πŸ™Œ
Can’t wait!! πŸ₯‚

27.02.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

At least he has his on his best adventure gear 😊
Have a great weekend!!

27.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic news!!
Really looking forward to seeing you too!! πŸ€—

27.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Travel Writing at Stanfords Bookstore

Travel Writing at Stanfords Bookstore

β€˜We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters of the earth.’
- John Lubbock

… and the authors of these lovely books will take you there πŸ€—πŸŒŽπŸ“š
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social

26.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
World - Five Books Expert Recommendations If you're looking for book recommendations about any country in the world, you can find out what we've got by clicking below.

Our 'world' category divides up all our interviews and book recommendations by geography.
fivebooks.com/category/wor...

25.02.2026 06:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years.

"There's only one way to go - and that's forward!"

Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜ƒ

(I'm travelling again, so here's an Oldie from a while ago, to keep you going!)

24.02.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay!! The trusty Custard Creams and Fray Bentos!
What a combination πŸ˜„

24.02.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

They never stop !! 😬

23.02.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tharik Hussain Books

Tharik Hussain Books

Yes!! One of my all time favourite books. Just fascinating!
He’s such a gentleman too πŸ“–

23.02.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Golden Oldies are good!
We need all the help we can get to get back into the stride of school πŸ‘

23.02.2026 07:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Muslim Europe
By Tharik Hussain

Muslim Europe By Tharik Hussain

I’ve just started … πŸ“–

β€˜Muslim Europe
A Journey In Search Of A Fourteen Hundred Year History’
By @tharikhussain.bsky.social

Shaping up to be an absolutely fascinating one πŸ•Œ

23.02.2026 06:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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If your place of choice to browse for a book is Stanfords, this wonderful London travel bookshop has copies of 'This Is Not My Land: 30 Years on a Small #Cotswolds Farm' in stock. #naturewriting #naturefriendlyfarming #slowtravel #NewBook

22.02.2026 08:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Fozzie Bear

Fozzie Bear

Fozzie always πŸ€—πŸΎ

21.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Muslim Europe by Tharik Hussain
Moonlight Express by Monisha Rajesh

Muslim Europe by Tharik Hussain Moonlight Express by Monisha Rajesh

My next two reads ready … πŸ“–

β€˜Muslim Europe’
By @tharikhussain.bsky.social

β€˜Moonlight Express’
By @monisharajesh.bsky.social

If these authors previous books are anything to go by, I am in for a real treat!

Copies @stanfordstravel.bsky.social πŸ“š

21.02.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mindful Soldier
By Ash Alexander-Cooper

Mindful Soldier By Ash Alexander-Cooper

Looking for your next read?
Make it this one.

Just finished … πŸ“–

β€˜Mindful Soldier
Building Resilience to Overcome Life’s Challenges’
By @ashalexcooper.bsky.social

THE most raw, open, honest, thought provoking and informative books I have ever read.

One for every single one of us.
Get your copy πŸ™

20.02.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0