Last Friday I went on a little excursion to Bath.  Ostensibly this was to do a bit of Christmas shopping and look at pretty lights, with a quick stop off for a shoppers’ carol service in the Abbey.  In reality I was mostly going so that I could visit Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights.

Mr B’s has been one of my favourite bookshops for years.  It is always a joy to browse the shelves, hidden a little away from the hustle and bustle of the streets.  When they were crowdfunding to expand into next door I knew that I had to contribute something.  Apart from anything else, it meant that I got a tote bag, a bookmark (always things I want) and best of all my name actually on the ceiling in the shop!  Of course I had to make a trip to see that.

The ceiling isn’t quite finished yet but I could still see my name under the film – and in a lovely font too.  This room is the Imaginarium where you can go to be a writer in residence for the day.  It looks like such a fun thing to do – I would be sorely tempted, although I’m not sure blog writing counts!

Of course, I had to also have a proper nosy around the shop and I spent a good deal of time there dithering over my purchases.  In the end I bought a copy of Maddy Alone by Pamela Brown which looks right up my street.  It had the added bonus of being in the new, wonderful children’s room which I loved.  It even has flaps to lift on the wall!

As usual, I had a great time and I can’t wair to visit again and see the finished ceiling.