What is a perfect book to enjoy in the sunshine with a cool drink? I'll start

The latest novel in the incredible Darkland Tales series is here! In Queen Macbeth, Val McDermid reimagines the story of Lady Macbeth with searing feminist power.

Pick up a copy in-store now! 🥀🗡️

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To book your place at any of our free events, simply comment below or contact the store
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All local schools are invited to join this FREE virtual event with three absolutely fantastic childrens authors. Contact us if you'd like information on how to join.

Thanks to another fantastic turnout last night for Anthony O'Neill!

Our next event is with Marion Todd which is sold out, but after that we have an absolute CRACKER of an author coming in - Suzy Aspley. Comment below to book your free place

Sara Sheridan is right to be excited! The brand new Val McDermid is out and we have signed copies in stock!

And a shout out to Cognitive Books who are also launching dementia friendly literature. Very excited to see other similiar projects come out!

We just had a customer come in to request 'Bewick Tales' the first book from Open Ended Books who specialise in dementia friendly literature - what a fantastic project. Hopefully it's the first title of many!

Thank you to everyone who came along last night! And of course to the always amazing
Sara Sheridan

A family drama, a body swap epic, a dystopian paradise(?), A Downton Abbey heist, a relatable Scottish Summer read...oh and what we are eating is rubbish.

It can only be our Books of the Month! Watch this space as we highlight our favourites

Being a dog-friendly shop, we are always delighted to see four-leggd friends in store and now... It finally happened! A cat in the shop! Everyone meet Valentine.

Fancy £200 of your ideal wish list of books? If you're a plus member, just follow the link below. If you're not a plus member - it's quick, easy and FREE to sign up either through our website or pop into store

Those who are asking about our next storytime -

I can reveal it is on May 11th at 12pm and the story will be....Oi Frog!

Why Murdle chalkboard, there's something different about you... New hat? You change your hair?

Ooooo you're GREEN! Is it by any chance because Murdle volume 3 (or Thirdle as I like to call it) is out a week tomorrow?! #murdle #thirdle

Are you ready for today's GIGANTIC storytime? Join in with activities and learn some fun sea life facts along the way!

We started a band - a book band!

With Heavy Metal Badger, Frida the Rock-And-Roll Moth and The Bear n the Piano amongst others

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Chris Smith MBE Duncan Beedie Kim Hillyard David Litchfield

This is my favourite book of all time. Kickass female assassins, 90s nostalgia and the greatest sapphic love story of its generation.

This series defined my life!

And it's BACK IN PRINT! Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore . I literally jumped around the shop when I saw it.