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!

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

ONLNE EVENT: ESTHER FREUD

Blog · Posted May 2, 2021

Please join us to celebrate publication of Esther Freud’s new novel, I Couldn’t Love You More, on Thursday 3 June. We have long been fans of her books and this one is garnering brillant early reviews… ‘I love this book. It feels like the novel Esther Freud has been waiting to write her whole life.’ – Amanda Craig ‘I read it non-stop through …

Please join us to celebrate publication of Esther Freud’s new novel, I Couldn’t Love You More, on Thursday 3 June. We have long been fans of her books and this one is garnering brillant early reviews… ‘I love this book. It feels like the novel Esther Freud has been waiting to write her whole life.’ – Amanda Craig ‘I read it non-stop through …

Doddie Weir

Blog · Posted December 10, 2019

We are delighted to announce a surprise ‘end of year’ author event. Local legend, Doddie Weir, will be at Mainstreet 1-2pm on Wed 18th Dec. Signed copies of his new book, The World According to Doddie, plus his bestselling autobiography, will be available to buy. There’s no need to book, just come along and form an orderly queue. View it in your browser …

We are delighted to announce a surprise ‘end of year’ author event. Local legend, Doddie Weir, will be at Mainstreet 1-2pm on Wed 18th Dec. Signed copies of his new book, The World According to Doddie, plus his bestselling autobiography, will be available to buy. There’s no need to book, just come along and form an orderly queue. View it in your browser …

AUTHOR EVENT: DODDIE WEIR

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We are delighte to announce a surprise ‘end of year’ author event. Local legend, Doddie Weir, will be at Mainstreet 1-2pm on Wed 18th Dec. Signed copies of his new book, The World According to Doddie, plus his bestselling autobiography, will be available to buy. There’s no need to book, just come along and form an orderly queue. Disabled Access information: We operate …

We are delighte to announce a surprise ‘end of year’ author event. Local legend, Doddie Weir, will be at Mainstreet 1-2pm on Wed 18th Dec. Signed copies of his new book, The World According to Doddie, plus his bestselling autobiography, will be available to buy. There’s no need to book, just come along and form an orderly queue. Disabled Access information: We operate …