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.

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’

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 …

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 …

CLARE HUNTER

Blog · Posted March 23, 2022

Clare Hunter visited Mainstreet to talk about her new biography of Mary Queen of Scots.

Clare Hunter visited Mainstreet to talk about her new biography of Mary Queen of Scots.

COOK FOR UKRAINE – POP-UP DINING

Blog · Posted March 18, 2022

Like you, we have been watching in horror at the war in Ukraine, and wondering how we can help

Like you, we have been watching in horror at the war in Ukraine, and wondering how we can help

JAMES RUNCIE

Blog · Posted February 10, 2022

We are delighted that James Runcie, author of the much-loved Grantchester series, will be joining us on Wed 30th March to talk about his new novel, The Great Passion. Leipzig, 1726. Eleven-year-old Stefan Silbermann, is sent to Leipzig to train as a singer in the St Thomas Church choir, he struggles to stay afloat in a school where the teachers …

We are delighted that James Runcie, author of the much-loved Grantchester series, will be joining us on Wed 30th March to talk about his new novel, The Great Passion. Leipzig, 1726. Eleven-year-old Stefan Silbermann, is sent to Leipzig to train as a singer in the St Thomas Church choir, he struggles to stay afloat in a school where the teachers …

DOUGLAS STUART

Blog · Posted February 4, 2022

Douglas Stuart had his Borders homecoming by visiting Mainstreet!

Douglas Stuart had his Borders homecoming by visiting Mainstreet!

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 …

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 …