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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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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Edinburgh Revisited

Blog · Posted November 14, 2019

Please join us at Mainstreet on Thurs 5th Dec, to celebrate publication of Edinburgh Revisited with an illustrated talk by photographer, Gordon Hunter. The fruits of a partnership between two Borderers, Gordon Hunter and Don Ledingham, Edinburgh Revisited includes 44 picture-poems of Edinburgh and a selection of work from their previous project, Borders Inheritance.  Gordon and Don have been life-long friends and grew up together …

Please join us at Mainstreet on Thurs 5th Dec, to celebrate publication of Edinburgh Revisited with an illustrated talk by photographer, Gordon Hunter. The fruits of a partnership between two Borderers, Gordon Hunter and Don Ledingham, Edinburgh Revisited includes 44 picture-poems of Edinburgh and a selection of work from their previous project, Borders Inheritance.  Gordon and Don have been life-long friends and grew up together …

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AUTHOR EVENT: EDINBURGH REVISITED

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Please join us at Mainstreet on Thurs 5th Dec, to celebrate publication of Edinburgh Revisited with an illustrated talk by photographer, Gordon Hunter. The fruits of a partnership between two Borderers, Gordon Hunter and Don Ledingham, Edinburgh Revisited includes 44 picture-poems of Edinburgh and a selection of work from their previous project, Borders Inheritance.  Gordon and Don have been life-long friends and grew up together …

Please join us at Mainstreet on Thurs 5th Dec, to celebrate publication of Edinburgh Revisited with an illustrated talk by photographer, Gordon Hunter. The fruits of a partnership between two Borderers, Gordon Hunter and Don Ledingham, Edinburgh Revisited includes 44 picture-poems of Edinburgh and a selection of work from their previous project, Borders Inheritance.  Gordon and Don have been life-long friends and grew up together …

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Cuthbert of Farne

Blog · Posted May 2, 2019

Mainstreet is of course, situated in the path of St Cuthbert’s Way, so we are delighted to be hosting an event to mark publication of Cuthbert of Farne, written by Northumberland author Katharine Tiernan on Tues 28th May. “Growing up in North Northumberland, I have a sense of personal connection both to St Cuthbert and to the landscapes of the …

Mainstreet is of course, situated in the path of St Cuthbert’s Way, so we are delighted to be hosting an event to mark publication of Cuthbert of Farne, written by Northumberland author Katharine Tiernan on Tues 28th May. “Growing up in North Northumberland, I have a sense of personal connection both to St Cuthbert and to the landscapes of the …

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AUTHOR EVENT: KATHARINE TIERNAN

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Mainstreet is of course, situated in the path of St Cuthbert’s Way, so we are delighted to be hosting an event to mark publication of Cuthbert of Farne, written by Northumberland author Katharine Tiernan on Tues 28th May. “Growing up in North Northumberland, I have a sense of personal connection both to St Cuthbert and to the landscapes of the …

Mainstreet is of course, situated in the path of St Cuthbert’s Way, so we are delighted to be hosting an event to mark publication of Cuthbert of Farne, written by Northumberland author Katharine Tiernan on Tues 28th May. “Growing up in North Northumberland, I have a sense of personal connection both to St Cuthbert and to the landscapes of the …

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Jose Pizarro

Blog · Posted April 18, 2019

Please join us on Fri 24th May to experience an Andalusian feast created by award-winning chef, Jose Pizarro. Not just a feast for the eyes, Andalusia is also a food-lovers paradise, Jose takes readers on a journey through its most delicious dishes. Blessed with land that produces magnificent wild mushrooms, delicious Jabugo ham, and some of the world’s best olive …

Please join us on Fri 24th May to experience an Andalusian feast created by award-winning chef, Jose Pizarro. Not just a feast for the eyes, Andalusia is also a food-lovers paradise, Jose takes readers on a journey through its most delicious dishes. Blessed with land that produces magnificent wild mushrooms, delicious Jabugo ham, and some of the world’s best olive …

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