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.
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!
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 …
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 …
Michael Morpurgo
Blog · Posted October 19, 2020
We are very excited to announce that storyteller extraordinaire, Michael Morpurgo, will be joining us for our first ONLINE family event! A longtime Mainstreet favourite, Michael will be joining us to talk about his new book, The Puffin Keeper, the event will also include a ‘draw-along’ section with illustrator, Benji Davis. It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long life to make sure the …
We are very excited to announce that storyteller extraordinaire, Michael Morpurgo, will be joining us for our first ONLINE family event! A longtime Mainstreet favourite, Michael will be joining us to talk about his new book, The Puffin Keeper, the event will also include a ‘draw-along’ section with illustrator, Benji Davis. It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long life to make sure the …
Sabrina Ghayour
Blog · Posted August 5, 2020
We are very excited to announce our first ONLINE author event! Mainstreet favourite, Sabrina Ghayour will be joining us for a cookery demo and chat to celebrate publication of her new book, Simply. So lovely customers, how has lockdown been for you in the kitchen? a. Great, you’ve been baking masses, but in need of some fresh new ideas b. You’re a little bored with the endless demands …
We are very excited to announce our first ONLINE author event! Mainstreet favourite, Sabrina Ghayour will be joining us for a cookery demo and chat to celebrate publication of her new book, Simply. So lovely customers, how has lockdown been for you in the kitchen? a. Great, you’ve been baking masses, but in need of some fresh new ideas b. You’re a little bored with the endless demands …
Patrick Laurie
Blog · Posted March 4, 2020
Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.” – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …
Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.” – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …
AUTHOR EVENT: PATRICK LAURIE
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Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.” – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …
Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.” – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …
Maggie O’Farrell
Blog · Posted February 18, 2020
It is always a great pleasure to welcome one of our very favourite authors to the shop. This April, Maggie O’Farrell joins us to discuss her first historical and arguably, most accomplished, novel, Hamnet. The story reveals for the first time in fiction, the heartbreaking loss that inspired Shakespeare’s most celebrated play. We’d go as far as to say, if this book doesn’t win A LOT of prizes, …
It is always a great pleasure to welcome one of our very favourite authors to the shop. This April, Maggie O’Farrell joins us to discuss her first historical and arguably, most accomplished, novel, Hamnet. The story reveals for the first time in fiction, the heartbreaking loss that inspired Shakespeare’s most celebrated play. We’d go as far as to say, if this book doesn’t win A LOT of prizes, …