PATRICK GALE

Blog · Posted January 28, 2022

**Event postponed** We are very sorry to let you know that Patrick Gale tested positive for Covid early this morning.  As a result, this evening’s event has had to be postponed. We have a NEW DATE of TUES 10th MAY CONFIRMED. Please get in touch if you are unable to make the new date and we will issue a refund.  If you …

**Event postponed** We are very sorry to let you know that Patrick Gale tested positive for Covid early this morning.  As a result, this evening’s event has had to be postponed. We have a NEW DATE of TUES 10th MAY CONFIRMED. Please get in touch if you are unable to make the new date and we will issue a refund.  If you …

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WINTER GARDENS AUTHOR EVENT

Blog · Posted October 19, 2021

We’re delighted to announce that photographer Andrew Montgomery and Clare Foster, gardens editor of House & Garden magazine, will be with us to talk about their truly beautiful book, Winter Gardens, on Wed 1st December 2021. In winter, the garden takes on a new, almost mystical guise. Whether you are drawn to the crisp shapes of a traditional topiary garden …

We’re delighted to announce that photographer Andrew Montgomery and Clare Foster, gardens editor of House & Garden magazine, will be with us to talk about their truly beautiful book, Winter Gardens, on Wed 1st December 2021. In winter, the garden takes on a new, almost mystical guise. Whether you are drawn to the crisp shapes of a traditional topiary garden …

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JESSICA ELLIOTT DENNISON

Blog · Posted October 1, 2021

A return to Cookery Demo’s with Mainstreet favourite Jess Elliott Dennison.

A return to Cookery Demo’s with Mainstreet favourite Jess Elliott Dennison.

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GRAEME MACRAE BURNET – AUTHOR EVENT

Blog · Posted September 29, 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Graeme Macrae Burnet, author of His Bloody Project, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 27th October to discuss his long-awaited new novel, Case Study. London, 1965. An unworldly young woman believes that a charismatic psychotherapist, Collins Braithwaite, has driven her sister to suicide. Intent on confirming her suspicions, she assumes a false …

We are thrilled to announce that Graeme Macrae Burnet, author of His Bloody Project, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 27th October to discuss his long-awaited new novel, Case Study. London, 1965. An unworldly young woman believes that a charismatic psychotherapist, Collins Braithwaite, has driven her sister to suicide. Intent on confirming her suspicions, she assumes a false …

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IAN RANKIN

Blog · Posted September 24, 2021

Scottish crime writing legend, Ian Rankin visited St Boswells.

Scottish crime writing legend, Ian Rankin visited St Boswells.

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SHELLY KLEIN – LIVE AUTHOR EVENT

Blog · Posted September 21, 2021

We are delighted to announce that Shelley Klein, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 20th October to talk about her family memoir, The See-Through House. Shelley grew up in the Borders in a house designed on a modernist open-plan grid; with colourful glass panels set against a forest of trees. Living in High Sunderland (or, as Shelley called …

We are delighted to announce that Shelley Klein, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 20th October to talk about her family memoir, The See-Through House. Shelley grew up in the Borders in a house designed on a modernist open-plan grid; with colourful glass panels set against a forest of trees. Living in High Sunderland (or, as Shelley called …

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JAMES HOLLAND – LIVE AUTHOR EVENT

Blog · Posted September 7, 2021

We are delighted to announce that renowned historian, James Holland, will be with us at Mainstreet on Tues 5th October, talking about his new book, Brothers in Arms. It took a certain type of courage to serve in a tank in World War Two. Covering thousands of miles and enduring some of the fiercest fighting in Western Europe, The Sherwood …

We are delighted to announce that renowned historian, James Holland, will be with us at Mainstreet on Tues 5th October, talking about his new book, Brothers in Arms. It took a certain type of courage to serve in a tank in World War Two. Covering thousands of miles and enduring some of the fiercest fighting in Western Europe, The Sherwood …

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ANDREW GREIG – LIVE AUTHOR EVENT

Blog · Posted August 10, 2021

Please join us at Mainstreet to hear one of Scotland’s pre-eminent writers, Andrew Greig, in conversation with Stuart Kelly on Tuesday 21st September. Andrew will be talking about his new book, Rose Nicolson. A vivid, passionate novel set in turbulent sixteenth century Scotland. The memoir of William Fowler of Edinburgh: student, trader, makar, conduit and would-be lover in the early …

Please join us at Mainstreet to hear one of Scotland’s pre-eminent writers, Andrew Greig, in conversation with Stuart Kelly on Tuesday 21st September. Andrew will be talking about his new book, Rose Nicolson. A vivid, passionate novel set in turbulent sixteenth century Scotland. The memoir of William Fowler of Edinburgh: student, trader, makar, conduit and would-be lover in the early …

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ALISTAIR MOFFAT – LIVE AUTHOR EVENT

Blog · Posted August 4, 2021

We are delighted to welcome back bestselling author, and local hero, Alistair Moffat. He will be at Mainstreet on Tues 31st August, talking about The Secret History of Here – the story of a single place, Alistair’s farm in the Borders, a site that has been occupied since pre-historic times. The fields have turned up ancient arrow heads, stone spindles, silver …

We are delighted to welcome back bestselling author, and local hero, Alistair Moffat. He will be at Mainstreet on Tues 31st August, talking about The Secret History of Here – the story of a single place, Alistair’s farm in the Borders, a site that has been occupied since pre-historic times. The fields have turned up ancient arrow heads, stone spindles, silver …

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LIVE AUTHOR EVENT – KERRI ANDREWS

Blog · Posted June 29, 2021

We are thrilled to announce our first LIVE event at Mainstreet in 2021. Kerri Andrews’ book, Wanderers, has been one of our bestselling hardbacks of the past year, providing exactly the escapism many needed. We are delighted to be hosting this event to celebrate publication of the paperback edition (published on 12th July). An exhilarating history of women walker-writers, this …

We are thrilled to announce our first LIVE event at Mainstreet in 2021. Kerri Andrews’ book, Wanderers, has been one of our bestselling hardbacks of the past year, providing exactly the escapism many needed. We are delighted to be hosting this event to celebrate publication of the paperback edition (published on 12th July). An exhilarating history of women walker-writers, this …

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