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** Mr B's is open SUNDAYS from 11a.m. - 5p.m. 'til Christmas - including Christmas Eve **

Short but Sweet Newsletter - December 06

A message from The Book Monkey (Editor)

Let's face it, you've no time to read anything this month and I've no time to write - so I present today a mini-mince-pie of a newsletter. I have, in any case, very little to say, if I'm honest. I am still on the same book of the week as 2 weeks ago and I have put my foot down with Mr B on the whole going-to-some-freezing-northern-place-to-research-a-new-country-of-the-month thing. So the Country of the Month feature will be back in January and I'm spending my time between now and then swinging from display to display making sure all Mr B's recommended Christmassy gems are easily grabbable in the shop.

We are also all out of events to present to you for this year. We've already had 11 in our first 6 months so we're taking a break until the new year when we've lots more planned. Click here for details of the first meeting of Mr B's Delightful Book Group on 15th January. 

I bring you today just a few things that Mr B's can do for you this Christmas and of course a new quirk of a quiz (with prize!). Just scroll down.

Mr B's Christmas Shopping Hours

Sat 23

9.30 - 6.30

Sun 24

11 - 5

Mon 25, Tue 26, Wed 27

Closed zzzzzzz

Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30

9.30 - 6.30

Sun 31, Mon 1 Jan

Closed zzzzzzzz

Tue 2 Jan - forever

Open!

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Mr B's Personalised Gift Vouchers

We can make a lovely voucher in pretty cream card made out to whomever you wish giving them £x to indulge in bookish pleasure at Mr B's. We can also post these if you wish, at just the cost of a first class stamp. Call or email to ask for more details.

Mr B's "No-Need-to-Panic" Super-Quick Christmas Ordering

It's not too late to order in plenty of time for Christmas at Mr B's. If we don't have what you are looking for on our shelves, we are still able to get most in-print books for you within 2-3 days maximum. That's the advantage of being small! Just give us a call, email or pop in.

Mr B's Special Courier Service

£6 with guaranteed delivery 2-3 days most places in the UK

For just £6 we can send up to a whopping 25 kilos of books to most places in the UK with our special courier service. So if you have an order for quite a few books just ask for the special courier service and we can deliver guaranteed within 2- 3 days. There's still time to make use of this option pre-Christmas.

Mr B's "Something Different This Year" Present-Finding Service

Stuck on ideas? Want to wow a new girlfriend with some fab new literary gem? Want to keep your auntie quiet with an engrossing read? No time to wade through the shelves?

Then email books@mrbsemporium.com or pop in to Mr B's - tell us who it's for, what kind of thing they like and we'll do the thinking for you! We'll come up with a list of possible presents designed to be a little different and you can take all the credit for the thought!

No obligation to buy and absolutely free!!

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Mr B's "Independents Can Discount Too"

Special Offers

A supermarket we are not, but we can help a little with discounting some of the major titles this Christmas...lots more discounted in store so come and take a look!

At £2 off

The Jolly Postman (Ahlberg), Book Addict's Treasury, Why Don't Penguins Feet Freeze?, The Very Hungry Caterpillar

At £3 off

Dangerous Book for Boys, Thunderbolt Kid (Bill Bryson), A Spot of Bother (Mark Haddon), We're Going on a Bear Hunt (pop-up edition), Pirateology, Peter Kay's autobiography, Gordon Ramsay's autobiography, Under Orders (Dick Francis).

At £5 off

Power of Art (Simon Schama), Francesco's Italy

At £7 off

Jamie Oliver's "Cook with Jamie"

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The Book Monkey's Quirky Quiz

So...who won November's quirky quiz?!

Vlashka had another bumper month and thanks you all kindly for answering the quiz. The lucky, lucky winner is Ronna Macmillan. We'll be in touch with you to let you know how to claim your £5 off at Mr B's.

This month's quiz is a little trickier but not if you're an animal lover.

 Answer me this, book-lovers, and you could get £5 off your next purchase from Mr B’s!

QUIRKY QUIZ QUESTION

Question: Who wrote Lord of the Rings?

Ha! Only joking! That really would be too easy....

Real question: Who was Black Beauty's smallest equine friend?

A Clue: Sounds a little bit Christmassy!

 If you know the answer, email us on books@mrbsemporium.com or pop into the shop. 

The first ten people to answer correctly will be allocated a dog biscuit in Vlashka’s dinner bowl. The first person’s biscuit to be eaten will be the winner! 

The lucky winner will be announced in next month’s newsletter and will get £5 off their next purchase at Mr B’s shop in Bath or off an email book order. 

                                                          

Answers to November's Quirky Quiz

Question: What Peter Matthiessen nature classic is an anagram of "New Leotard Shop"

Answer: The Snow Leopard

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That's all folks! If we don't see you beforehand, may your bellies never be empty and may your needles never drop - in short, have a perfect Christmas!

 

Ó Mr B 's Emporium Limited     14-15 John Street, Bath, BA1 2JL      Open: Mon - Sat 9.30 - 6.30 (Thu & Fri open late til 8.30pm) Sunday 11 - 5 from 19th Nov til Christmas!

( 01225 33 11 55     Email: books@mrbsemporium.com