ROSEMARY GORING

Blog · Posted August 9, 2022

  Please join us on Thurs 15th September to hear multi-talented local writer, Rosemary Goring (novelist, literary editor and historian), talking about her new book, Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary, Queen of Scots. _______________________________________________ One of the most famous queens in history, Mary Stuart lived in her homeland for just twelve years. She was a dauntless child who laughed …

  Please join us on Thurs 15th September to hear multi-talented local writer, Rosemary Goring (novelist, literary editor and historian), talking about her new book, Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary, Queen of Scots. _______________________________________________ One of the most famous queens in history, Mary Stuart lived in her homeland for just twelve years. She was a dauntless child who laughed …

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JODI PICOULT & JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN

Blog · Posted August 2, 2022

Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan joined us at Mainstreet to talk about ‘Mad Honey’

Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan joined us at Mainstreet to talk about ‘Mad Honey’

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MAGGIE O’FARRELL

Blog · Posted July 6, 2022

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Maggie O’Farrell back to Mainstreet.

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Maggie O’Farrell back to Mainstreet.

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JESSIE BURTON

Blog · Posted June 24, 2022

Jessie Burton came back to Mainstreet to talk all things House of Fortune!

Jessie Burton came back to Mainstreet to talk all things House of Fortune!

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Rosamund is in The Guardian!

Blog · Posted June 18, 2022

Harry potter turned 25 this year and to mark the occassion, The Guardian interviewed those who helped make the books.

Harry potter turned 25 this year and to mark the occassion, The Guardian interviewed those who helped make the books.

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JAMIE BLACKETT

Blog · Posted June 13, 2022

  Please join us to hear radical voice of the countryside, Jamie Blackett, talking about his new book, Land of Milk and Honey, at Mainstreet on Tues 19th July. Blackett finds himself in danger of losing the family farm as his beef business encounters difficulties and the spectre of Brexit bears down on the farming community. Meanwhile he feels under threat …

  Please join us to hear radical voice of the countryside, Jamie Blackett, talking about his new book, Land of Milk and Honey, at Mainstreet on Tues 19th July. Blackett finds himself in danger of losing the family farm as his beef business encounters difficulties and the spectre of Brexit bears down on the farming community. Meanwhile he feels under threat …

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Bookselling in The Sunday Post

Blog · Posted June 12, 2022

Rosamund speaks to The Sunday Post about bookselling and the amazing bookshops across the country.

Rosamund speaks to The Sunday Post about bookselling and the amazing bookshops across the country.

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ANDREW DOUGLAS-HOME

Blog · Posted May 13, 2022

Andrew Douglas-Home talked about his memoir ‘A River Runs Through Me’

Andrew Douglas-Home talked about his memoir ‘A River Runs Through Me’

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CLARE POOLEY

Blog · Posted April 29, 2022

Please join us to celebrate publication of The People of Platform 5 by Clare Pooley on Tues 28th June. Clare is the author of The Authenticity Project which was published as the world locked down, but became a bestseller regardless – it was just the feel good tonic we all needed. The People on Platform 5 reads like a Richard …

Please join us to celebrate publication of The People of Platform 5 by Clare Pooley on Tues 28th June. Clare is the author of The Authenticity Project which was published as the world locked down, but became a bestseller regardless – it was just the feel good tonic we all needed. The People on Platform 5 reads like a Richard …

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MICK HERRON

Blog · Posted April 13, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that Mick Herron, creator of the bestselling Slough House thriller series will be with us at Mainstreet on Thursday 26th May. The books have just launched (titled Slow Horses) in a major TV series starring Gary Oldman and Kristen Scott Thomas. Mick will be talking about his latest book, Bad Actors, continuing the adventures of …

We are thrilled to announce that Mick Herron, creator of the bestselling Slough House thriller series will be with us at Mainstreet on Thursday 26th May. The books have just launched (titled Slow Horses) in a major TV series starring Gary Oldman and Kristen Scott Thomas. Mick will be talking about his latest book, Bad Actors, continuing the adventures of …

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