ANDREA ELLIOTT
Blog · Posted September 2, 2022
It was an absolute honour to welcome Andrea Elliott to Mainstreet.
It was an absolute honour to welcome Andrea Elliott to Mainstreet.
ROBERT HARRIS
Blog · Posted August 18, 2022
Robert Harris visited St Boswells to talk about his new novel Act of Oblivion.
Robert Harris visited St Boswells to talk about his new novel Act of Oblivion.
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 …
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 …
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
Blog · Posted
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, …