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.

Douglas Stuart

Blog · Posted May 18, 2026

Warm, funny and insightful…

Warm, funny and insightful…

Michael Morpurgo

Blog · Posted May 6, 2026

The evening was part pin-drop quiet as Michael read (and sang) to us, and part raucous fun

The evening was part pin-drop quiet as Michael read (and sang) to us, and part raucous fun

Catherine Ostler

Blog · Posted April 22, 2026

A fascinating conversation about The Renoir Girls

A fascinating conversation about The Renoir Girls

Patrick Gale

Blog · Posted January 8, 2026

A very happy afternoon filled with stories

A very happy afternoon filled with stories

Sally Magnusson

Blog · Posted November 25, 2025

She swept us away to the Orkney Islands.

She swept us away to the Orkney Islands.

James Fox

Blog · Posted November 20, 2025

A dazzling, soul-stirring journey

A dazzling, soul-stirring journey

Cecil Cameron

Blog · Posted November 13, 2025

A pleasure to host Cecil Cameron

A pleasure to host Cecil Cameron

Olly Smith

Blog · Posted October 23, 2025

The very definition of a glass half full person!

The very definition of a glass half full person!

Lyse Doucet

Blog · Posted October 19, 2025

Our sell-out audience was utterly charmed

Our sell-out audience was utterly charmed

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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