Paper Tales

28/08/2026

I'm having a break. Shop is still open. Speak to you from 7th September onwards. Bye for now!!

15/08/2026

Did you know we make things? Probs... but just in case 🤷‍♀️

Mechanisms? German
Tea? Organic
Chocolate? Fairtrade
Fabric? Organic cotton
Stuffing and elastic? Biodegradable
Card? Recycled
Ink? Vegetable based
Hotel? Trivago (jokes, I actually use skyscanner 💁‍♀️)


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12/08/2026

We reached 100 Authors!!!

Paper Tales now stocks over 100 Authors who were born or live within 25 miles of Bristol. We wanted to celebrate this milestone by sharing our thoughts on supporting local and what this means for indie writers and small publishers.

A huge thank you to , , Rob Coughlin and .heatherika1 for contributing your thoughts!

Supporting local authors strengthens the wider creative community by it giving work to local artists, editors, publishers, marketing specialists and more. Not only this but you get to read something unique, written by someone who is passionate about the subject matter. No ticking boxes, following trends or using AI for book covers. Reject conformity and embrace literature that pushes boundaries!

Shout out to other local bookshops that make an effort to support Bristol Authors and small publishers: , , .haunted.books and

Also a big thank you to local publishers for their support

11/08/2026

Some new faces ❤️


joybristol r.gould wildgoddess

07/08/2026

Always late to the trend party!

03/08/2026

30/07/2026

14/07/2026

A sneak peek of the books you can find in our Eco-friendly Date with a Books this week ❤️ How beautiful is that sprayed edge though???

Due to hot weather at markets we have swapped the chocolate for a postcard, a bookmark and an extra teabag!

Business as usual in the SPARKS shop though 🍫🍫🍫

13/07/2026

Book on our website ❤️

Join for a workshop exploring the ancient practise of natural ink making! Experiment with colour, texture, usage and outcomes by engaging in a range of activities.

For more information head to our website (link in our bio) and peruse the 'events' page.

Will has a wealth of experience with alchemical ink processes- learn from the expert and most importantly, have fun while doing it!

This workshop is being held as part of Summer of Play- a series of free and affordable activities for families over the Summer Holidays ☀️

Why not check out the rest of too?

02/07/2026

Paper Tales
✨️Summer Reads✨️

📚 The People's Republic of Love by Heather Child
📚 Habits that Heal You by Grace Ekall
📚 The Bristol Ideas Book of Walks by Bristol Books CIC
📚 A Man of Humble Age by Kana Ugess
📚 Cutie by Beverley Douglas
📚 This is Where I'm From by Manganaro
📚 Searching for Solace by Tessy Braun
📚 Sandcastles in Rhodes by Raven Leithe Harlow
📚 How We Rememver by J.M. Monaco
📚 Just Off for a Walk by Stephen Reynolds
📚 Just Between Friends by Laura Barber
📚 The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings by Joanna Nadin