Ben MacIntyre

Blog · Posted September 16, 2026

The audience were all enraptured by this story of a Soviet agent and his MI6 handler.

The audience were all enraptured by this story of a Soviet agent and his MI6 handler.

Caroline Quentin

Blog · Posted September 15, 2026

I don’t think we’ve ever had so many spontaneous rounds of applause…

I don’t think we’ve ever had so many spontaneous rounds of applause…

Muddy Stilettos Café Award

Blog · Posted September 11, 2026

They only went and won….

They only went and won….

Non-Fiction Book Reviews 2026

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Our favourites this summer….

Our favourites this summer….

Bill’s Summer Wine Picks 2026

Blog · Posted July 16, 2026

A boozy blog for summer wine inspiration…

A boozy blog for summer wine inspiration…

Summer Picks for Adults 2026

Blog · Posted June 26, 2026

What we’ve been reading…

What we’ve been reading…

Summer Picks for Children and Teens 2026

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Our favourite books this summer….

Our favourite books this summer….

All about Cheese – Neal’s Yard Dairy Open Day June 26

Blog · Posted June 10, 2026

…lots of great cheeses…and a few glasses of wine!

…lots of great cheeses…and a few glasses of wine!

The Cress Company Christmas Roadshow May 26

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Deli Manager, Kim, has been doing some early Christmas shopping…

Deli Manager, Kim, has been doing some early Christmas shopping…

Maggie O’Farrell

Blog · Posted June 9, 2026

It is a beautifully crafted, deeply layered exploration of family history and trauma.

It is a beautifully crafted, deeply layered exploration of family history and trauma.

Tues-Sat 10-5pm · Sunday 11-4:30pm
Please note: last orders for the Café must be made 30 minutes before closing time

St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 0AT
Phone +44 (0)1835824087 · Email books@mainstreetbooks.co.uk

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