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06/06/2026

It’s June and the start of our season! We’d love for as many fairies to join in. Pop a Pride sticker on a book, maybe add a little rainbow ribbon, and hide it for a lucky finder 🌈

Another great way to celebrate is to share a pic of one of your favourite Pride related books, and maybe do a post!

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19/04/2026

This coming Thursday is World Book Night and The Book Fairies are celebrating this initiative, encouraging the act of reading in our busy day-to-day lives! While it’s usually aimed at the UK, we think that everyone around the world deserves to celebrate and take some time out of their day on Shakespeare’s birthday 💚

What is World Book Night?

From 7pm to 8pm GMT this Thursday, people plan to dedicate their time to reading, sharing their activity under the hashtag . This can happen in many different ways, whether you’re reading alone, hosting a book club meeting, listening to an audiobook on the train, or reading to your children at
bedtime. Just get reading! Many around the world celebrate World Book Day also on the 23rd of April 📚

How can I prepare?

Share the news with family and friends, let them know that, for one hour, there may be a little quiet between telephones as you snuggle up with a book. You can
also choose your book ahead of time, and get excited about entering a new world, for however long you’d like!

As April 23rd is a certain Bard’s birthday, maybe pick up a play of his you’ve not read yet, or a collection of sonnets. The choice is yours!

We encourage you to take some time out of your evening to unwind and prioritise your TBR, whether it be for the full hour, or five minutes, show your bookshelf
some love!

02/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Month from The Book Fairies! We are very excited to be turning NINE in one week’s time and as ever, we encourage all fairies to join in the celebrations 🎂🥳

We will be sharing books by and about incredible women, as well as hiding all kinds of books to make a big birthday celebration next weekend! If you have some books to spare, then join in the fun and use and/or and tag us on your posts 🤩

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10/10/2025

It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for the NINTH edition of ? We are marking the spooky season by encouraging you to join in and hide SCARY books, for both children and adults! Have a look on your shelves to see which books you can spare, check out secondhand and charity shops, or even ask friends and neighbours for book donations… Then comes the fun bit, dressing each book up with a book fairy sticker, ribbon and maybe even some spooky mini decorations!

Get started by having a look at the hashtag for some inspiration from the last few years for your drops 🎃

We love spotting extra treats like cobwebs, spiders, miniature pumpkins, and all sorts of other creepy goodies hidden with some really scary stories. What will YOU come up with this year?

09/07/2025

Today the are sharing a green book recommendation: The Slow Traveller: An intentional path to mindful adventures by Jo Tinsley.

We will be sharing book recommendations throughout the month and we would love to hear your green book recommendations in the comments!

About the book: Discover the secrets to more authentic, meaningful and sustainable travel with this inspirational guide brimming with evocative photographic naturescapes and sage advice.

The Slow Traveller is a stunning call to change the way we travel today. Veteran slow traveller Jo Tinsley of Ernest magazine invites you to embrace curiosity, make enduring connections with people and places and traverse your inner world by adopting the mindset of slow travel.

Tinsley leads your way by detailing her own experiences of traveling lightly, gently and adventurously – from following to its end a meandering road lined by deep, narrow fjords in the remotest part of Iceland to kayaking around Discovery Islands in British Columbia, encountering seals, moon jellies and a bald eagle, to sunbathing in the green oasis of Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen’s culturally diverse and creative Norrebro district.

Each chapter focuses on an element of the slow travel mindset as well as a mode of travelling, type of destination or experience.

Stroll through the book at your own pace as you learn how to reconnect with a sense of wonder and enchantment in the world, and yourself.

09/07/2025

Today the are sharing a green book recommendation: Well Worn: Visible Mending for the Clothes You Love by Skye Pennant. 🧵🪡

The book fairies are sharing book recommendations throughout the month and we would love to hear your green book recommendations in the comments!

About the book: Mend and revive your favorite well-worn garments with this comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques from the founder of Slow Stitch Club.

Well Worn is a fresh and engaging clothing repair guide and accessible introduction for anyone looking to explore visible mending to revolutionize their wardrobe, whether you are a stitching pro or have never picked up a needle and thread.

Mending is a creative outlet and a slow and therapeutic skill, and author and textile artist Skye Pennant shares the joys of mending by teaching traditional darning and sashiko techniques to help fight against wardrobe perfectionism as well as fast fashion, making for gorgeous visible mending results. Her introduction includes a short history of mending followed by key techniques, fabrics, tools, and materials. Sections are organized by type of clothing to mend: Jeans & Denim, Sweaters & Knitwear, T-Shirts, Socks, and more.

An outstanding gift or self-purchase for anyone interested in refreshing their wardrobe, fostering a more sustainable lifestyle, saving money and avoiding fast fashion, or simply engaging with a crafty new creative outlet, this sewing basics book is all about mending clothes you love, one slow stitch at a time.

07/07/2025

Today the are talking about gardens, specifically the importance of biodiversity in your garden!🪴🌳🌾

Biodiversity helps regulate our climate and provides a healthy ecosystem by providing for our pollinators as well as other insects and organisms that are essential for a well balanced and thriving ecosystem. Plus little herbivores like bunnies will thrive and be happy to call your garden home!

The perfectly manicured lawn has long been held
up as the standard to thrive for, but consider the environmental coast of keeping a perfect lawn! From the water use, to the CO2 from the lawn mower to all the fertilizers and pesticides needed to keep that grass pristine and without “weeds” that are toxic, and we willingly spread in the areas our kids and pets play despite the warning labels on the packaging!!

A lot of townships or homeowner associations have strict rules about lawn maintenance which force homeowners to keep a certain appearance. If you live in one of these areas there are still options from simply skipping the fertilizer and pesticides to switching out grass for things like clover or planting flowers gardens that aline with your HOA guidelines.

Only have a balcony? Why not try a few potted plants, especially ones that are local to your area that your local bees will love! You can also find some lovely railing planters that are perfect for adding a little green to your outdoor space!

05/07/2025

Today the are sharing some of our favourite plant based cookbooks.

The meat industry has a significant impact on our planet with livestock production accounting for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, including 9 percent of carbon dioxide and 37 percent of methane gas emissions worldwide, according to the Livestock, Environment and Development (LEAD) Initiative.

Cutting or reducing meat from your diet will have a profound impact on your carbon footprint, but reducing meat doesn’t have to mean boring meals or a lack of protein, check out some of these cookbooks to find your new favourite meatless meals!!

04/07/2025

Today the are sharing a green book recommendation: The Art of the Natural Home: A Room-by-Room Guide by Rebecca Sullivan.

We will be sharing book recommendations throughout the month and we would love to hear your green book recommendations in the comments!

About the book: This book is perfect for those interested in sustainability, natural products and mindfulness. It’s all about taking the time to create your own homemade products, from facemasks to floor polish and from medicinal honey to massage oil.

Taking inspiration from her grandmother’s generation, Rebecca Sullivan has put together this thoughtful and appealing manual to caring for yourself and your home. Traditional methods are resurrected or updated to suit the modern home, using simple, natural ingredients.

The first part of the book is dedicated to the Home, and covers cleaning products for every room, recipes for pickles and preserves, and tips on everything from natural laundry treatments to how to grow your own cocktail garden.

The second part covers Health & Beauty, and includes bath salts, make up, serums, perfumes and even beard oil, as well as healing remedies such as burn salves and herbal teas. This inspiring guide is a must for anyone interested in living a simpler, more purposeful life.

04/07/2025

Today the are sharing a green book recommendation: 201 Everyday Uses for Salt, Lemons, Vinegar, and Baking Soda: Natural, Affordable, and Sustainable Solutions for the Home by Benjamin Mott. 🍋🧂🫧🧹

The book fairies will be sharing book recommendations throughout the month and we would love to hear your green book recommendations in the comments!

About the book: Save money on home cleaning products with 201 natural cleaning solutions that use simple, versatile, and inexpensive ingredients: salt, lemon, vinegar, baking soda, and olive oil. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in thrifty, natural, and sustainable living!

This handy book focuses on living simpler, stepping away from all those expensive, chemical-laden products for cleaning the oven, washing windows, polishing silver, removing stains and instead leveraging the power of a few humble but mighty ingredients in the common pantry. You can do a whole lot more with vinegar than make salad dressing!

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