90-Second Stories by Gareth Brierley | Bookstagram Tour
Have you ever wished you could escape into another world, even if you only had a minute or two to spare?
Sometimes the smallest stories can take us on the biggest adventures, and 90-Second Stories by Gareth Brierley promises exactly that.
Imagine talking dogs, vampire weddings and King Arthur finding himself in the 21st century. This wonderfully imaginative collection brings together fantasy, folklore and the unexpected, offering readers bite-sized adventures to enjoy whenever they fancy a little escape.
We’re delighted to be hosting a Love Books Tours Bookstagram tour for 90-Second Stories from 30th November to 8th December 2026, and we’d love you to follow along.
Throughout the tour, our fantastic book reviewers will be sharing their thoughts, introducing you to Gareth’s storytelling and helping you discover whether this intriguing collection deserves a place on your bookshelf.
Whether you’re a lover of short fiction, enjoy stories with a fantastical twist or simply fancy discovering something a little different, this could be your next great read.
About 90-Second Stories
Title: 90-Second Stories
Author: Gareth Brierley
Publisher: People Show
Publicity: Cameron Publicity and Marketing
Genre: Cosy Fantasy | Fantasy | Short Stories | Paranormal
Pages: 80
Bookstagram Tour: 30th November to 8th December 2026
Book Blurb
From talking dogs to vampire weddings to King Arthur’s 21st century return, 90-Second Stories takes you on epic adventures in the time it takes to brew your coffee.
Originally written and performed as online videos during the 2020 lockdown, Gareth Brierley’s collection of short stories has been beautifully reimagined with the help of Sadie Cook’s evocative photographic illustrations.
An independent publication from People Show (est. 1966), this modern folklore anthology can be enjoyed morning, afternoon or evening.
Follow the 90-Second Stories Bookstagram Tour
One of our favourite things about hosting a Bookstagram tour is seeing how different readers connect with the same book.
From favourite moments to unexpected discoveries, every reader brings their own perspective, and we can’t wait to see what our wonderful hosts think of Gareth Brierley’s collection.
Our tour runs from 30th November to 8th December 2026, with reviews appearing across Instagram throughout the campaign.
We’d love you to visit our hosts, discover their thoughts and join the conversation.
Bookstagram Tour Schedule
Monday 30th November 2026
- @sistersplusbooks
- @pageswithapassport
- @almost40_books_and_a_dog
Tuesday 1st December 2026
- @afelton6212
- @the_bookmagnet
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
- @pages_of_adventure_
- @bexbookreviews
- @nelli_lakatos
Thursday 3rd December 2026
- @_lozzieloves
- @kristennmoranauthor
Friday 4th December 2026
- @books_my_cats_stole
- @Thesjadventures
- @book_a_holic_17
Monday 7th December 2026
- @whatlexreadnext
- @piggindani_reads
Tuesday 8th December 2026
- @plumbobmummy
- @thelibraryofamy
- @daisyhollands
Follow @LoveBooksTours on Instagram to keep up with the tour, discover our hosts’ reviews and find more wonderful books to add to your reading list.
Meet the Author: Gareth Brierley
Gareth Brierley is a writer, performer and theatre and film director based in London.
He has acted for companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Really Useful Company and Manchester Royal Exchange.
His work has taken him across the UK and around the world, performing in repertory theatres, arts centres and pubs, as well as in India, South America, Canada, Romania, the USA and Germany.
His television and film acting credits include The Diplomat, Marriage, Stanley Pickle and IDOG.
Gareth also wrote the award-winning Nice People, which was shown on Sky Arts, and has written more than 50 theatre pieces.
With such an extensive background in performance and storytelling, 90-Second Stories offers readers an opportunity to discover his creative work in a different format.
Why Add 90-Second Stories to Your Reading List?
If you enjoy books that offer something a little unusual, 90-Second Stories is certainly worth exploring.
With its combination of modern folklore, fantasy, paranormal elements and photographic illustrations, this collection offers a different kind of reading experience.
At just 80 pages, it’s also an appealing choice for readers who enjoy shorter books or want something imaginative to dip into between longer reads.
Whether you enjoy your fiction with a little magic, humour or a surprising twist, Gareth Brierley’s collection has plenty to spark your curiosity.
Where to Buy 90-Second Stories
Ready to discover these bite-sized adventures for yourself?
Buy 90-Second Stories by Gareth Brierley here:
Supporting independent books and the creative people behind them helps bring more original stories into the world.
Follow Along with the Bookstagram Tour
We’d love you to follow along as we celebrate 90-Second Stories by Gareth Brierley and introduce this imaginative collection to readers around the world.
Visit our wonderful Bookstagram hosts throughout the tour to discover their reviews, explore different perspectives and see what readers think of this collection of bite-sized adventures.
You might just discover your next favourite read!
Buy your copy here:
https://mybook.to/i5BWG
You can also connect with the author, publisher and publicity team on Instagram:
Author: @GarethBrierley
Publisher: @PeopleShowltd
Publicity: @CameronPublicity
Tour Host: @LoveBooksTours
Happy reading!
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