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  • Christmas is coming, rejoice: ‘tis the Season for Late Night Shopping!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    ‘Tis the season to break our the mince pies and celebrate all the wonderful books that have come out this year and with the aid of our ...

  • Bookshop Day, author events and other goings on at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    Events, Bookshop Day and many more goings on at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop! This Saturday, 12th October, is Book...

  • An evening with Michael Palin (legendary!)

    by SALLY PATTLE
    This week we had the enormous privilege of selling books at Michael Palin's Glasgow tour stop at the wonderful Pavilion Theatre. Michael is current...

  • Autumn at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop

    by SALLY PATTLE
    Our next event is a scrumptious Afternoon Tea with Sue Lawrence! We’re celebrating the launch of New Scottish Baking, a fully updated edition of her classic cookbook. Plus, we’ll be discussing her latest novel, Lady’s Rock: a gripping tale of clan warfare, revenge and romance. We can’t think of a more perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

  • It's August 2024 and we've got some gold medal events heading your way!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    We’ve got that new term feeling here at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop with some fantastic new author events, Linlithgow Independents’ Day and a raft of stonking new titles heading our way!
    And if you’re looking for Back to School bits and bobs, we’ve got you covered with books and loads of stationery ideal for those starting nursery and school!

  • Summer term at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop is here!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    Summer term is here at Far From The Madding Crowd! We’re hurtling towards summer, despite what the weather is telling us, an...

  • Our Summer Books Catalogue 2024 is here!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    Our Summer Books Catalogue for 2024 is available for free in the shop now! Or, if you'd rather access it digitally through the magical power of the...

  • April news from Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop

    by SALLY PATTLE

    There’s plenty going on at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop this month and beyond!

    Posted in author, event

  • The Further From Festival 2024 is nearly here!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    The Further From Festival is nearly here! Our annual book festival is happening on Saturday 9th March: get your tickets now! Plus, Friday storytelling returns and we've got some stonking exclusives you can now pre-order!

  • Welcome to 2024 at Far From The Madding Crowd!

    by SALLY PATTLE

    Welcome to 2024 at

    Far From The Madding Crowd!

    Let us help you beat the January blues with a jam-packed agenda of author visits, events, brand new releases, special editions and more!

  • Christmas is coming: Don't Panic!

    by SALLY PATTLE
    Christmas is coming: Don’t Panic! *Christmas is just around the corner and here at Far From The Madding Crowd, we’ve got everything you need t...

  • Information for Alexander McCall Smith & Anna Marshall: 15th November, 7.00pm

    by SALLY PATTLE
    Today's the day! Tonight's the night!!Alexander McCall Smith and Anna Marshall are appearing this evening in the stunning surroundings of St Michae...