AUTHOR EVENT: RUBY WAX

Blog · Posted December 11, 2018

What better way to kick start the New Year than listening to the amazing Ruby Wax at Mainstreet on Fri 18th January 2019, as she tells us How to be Human. “This book is about how to be human. Why we haven’t figured this out by now, I do not know. We should be having the time of our lives at this point in …

What better way to kick start the New Year than listening to the amazing Ruby Wax at Mainstreet on Fri 18th January 2019, as she tells us How to be Human. “This book is about how to be human. Why we haven’t figured this out by now, I do not know. We should be having the time of our lives at this point in …

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Sir Chris Hoy

Blog · Posted November 30, 2018

Scottish cycling legend joined us at the Tait Hall to discuss his book ‘How to Ride a Bike’

Scottish cycling legend joined us at the Tait Hall to discuss his book ‘How to Ride a Bike’

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Ian Robertson

Blog · Posted November 2, 2018

Former Scotland fly-half and legendary BBC radio commentator, Ian Robertson, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 28th November talking about his autobiography, Rugby: Talking a Good Game. Robertson’s voice is instantly recognisable to rugby fans the world over. In this autobiography, published to coincide with his retirement, Ian reflects on a career commentating on the sport he loves, reliving the highs and lows of the last …

Former Scotland fly-half and legendary BBC radio commentator, Ian Robertson, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 28th November talking about his autobiography, Rugby: Talking a Good Game. Robertson’s voice is instantly recognisable to rugby fans the world over. In this autobiography, published to coincide with his retirement, Ian reflects on a career commentating on the sport he loves, reliving the highs and lows of the last …

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AUTHOR EVENT: SIR CHRIS HOY

Blog · Posted October 22, 2018

We are delighted to announce that cycling legend and multi-gold medal-winning Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy, will be joining us on Thurs 29th November to talk about his new book, How to Ride a Bike. Find out how to really ride your bike – becoming a fitter, faster, more effective cyclist. With this book, Chris Hoy brings together the technical, physical …

We are delighted to announce that cycling legend and multi-gold medal-winning Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy, will be joining us on Thurs 29th November to talk about his new book, How to Ride a Bike. Find out how to really ride your bike – becoming a fitter, faster, more effective cyclist. With this book, Chris Hoy brings together the technical, physical …

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Kate Humble

Blog · Posted October 17, 2018

Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

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AUTHOR EVENT: KATE HUMBLE

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Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

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Robert J Harris

Blog · Posted October 10, 2018

One of our bestselling books last year was The Thirty-One Kings by Robert J Harris which Allan Massie described as ‘A loving tribute to Buchan…. and thoroughly good fun.’  So, we are delighted to announce that Harris will be with us at Mainstreet on Thurs 8th Nov to talk about his next ‘Richard Hannay’ novel, Castle Macnab, a sequel to John Macnab. …

One of our bestselling books last year was The Thirty-One Kings by Robert J Harris which Allan Massie described as ‘A loving tribute to Buchan…. and thoroughly good fun.’  So, we are delighted to announce that Harris will be with us at Mainstreet on Thurs 8th Nov to talk about his next ‘Richard Hannay’ novel, Castle Macnab, a sequel to John Macnab. …

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AUHTOR EVENT: ROBERT J. HARRIS

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One of our bestselling books last year was The Thirty-One Kings by Robert J Harris which Allan Massie described as ‘A loving tribute to Buchan…. and thoroughly good fun.’  So, we are delighted to announce that Harris will be with us at Mainstreet on Thurs 8th Nov to talk about his next ‘Richard Hannay’ novel, Castle Macnab, a sequel to John Macnab. …

One of our bestselling books last year was The Thirty-One Kings by Robert J Harris which Allan Massie described as ‘A loving tribute to Buchan…. and thoroughly good fun.’  So, we are delighted to announce that Harris will be with us at Mainstreet on Thurs 8th Nov to talk about his next ‘Richard Hannay’ novel, Castle Macnab, a sequel to John Macnab. …

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The Border Ballads

Blog · Posted October 5, 2018

As the nights draw in, do join us at Mainstreet to hear all about our local literary star, Thomas the Rhymer. Singer Poppy Holden will explore the medieval account of Thomas and how the seemingly inexplicable events of the story can be linked to the real-world geography and history of the Scottish Borders. Thomas was a writer who lived near …

As the nights draw in, do join us at Mainstreet to hear all about our local literary star, Thomas the Rhymer. Singer Poppy Holden will explore the medieval account of Thomas and how the seemingly inexplicable events of the story can be linked to the real-world geography and history of the Scottish Borders. Thomas was a writer who lived near …

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Rosemary Goring

Blog · Posted September 25, 2018

We are very proud to announce that our next author event celebrates a landmark publication – Scotland: Her Story by Rosemary Goring. Scotland’s history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women down the centuries. It encompasses women from …

We are very proud to announce that our next author event celebrates a landmark publication – Scotland: Her Story by Rosemary Goring. Scotland’s history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women down the centuries. It encompasses women from …

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