An October Feast at the bookshop!
The Killing Stones
ANN CLEEVES EVENT UPDATE
Ahead of next Wednesday's event with Ann Cleeves, a reminder that the venue has been changed to the Linlithgow Burgh Halls, due to circumstances outwith our control.
Everyone who had originally purchased a ticket is still able to attend the event at the new venue. However as it is smaller, this has unfortunately led to a lot of people missing out on tickets.
Therefore - for this event only - we are operating a returns system.
If you can no longer attend next week's event with Ann Cleeves, please contact us at:
sally@maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com
and we will be pleased to issue a full refund for your ticket. And we hope Ann will be able to return to Linlithgow soon!
Food, Whiskey, Life
FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 7PM-9PM
WEE WHISKY SHOP, LINLITHGOW
Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop in collaboration with Wee Whisky Shop are thrilled to announce an evening of sharing stories about Food Whisky and Life with author Ghillie Basan, and whisky!
Inspired by Scotland’s fantastic produce, wild food and whisky, Food Whisky Life offers mouth-watering recipes infused with Ghillie's vast knowledge of spices and food pairings with whisky.
This event is being hosted at Wee Whisky Shop and guests will be offered a small selection of drams chosen to highlight particular aspects of the book, including Caol Ila to finish.
National Bookshop Day
Saturday 11th October is national Bookshop Day!
- *£5 off ALL hardbacks ALL day!
- *Exclusive independent bookshop editions of new titles
- *Signed copies of many titles for children & adults
Keep an eye on our social media channels for more information and we’ll see you here on the day!
Bookshop Day: Saturday 11th October, 9.30-5.00pm
Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop, 20 High Street, Linlithgow
BOOK LAUNCH: KEITH HOUSTON, FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY
WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER, 6.30PM
FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD BOOKSHOP
Local author Keith Houston has a brand new book out, an irreverent and timely look at the history of emojis and how these little symbols have changed language for good.
Please join us for this free event in the shop to celebrate a local author’s success: there will be cake!
IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBIN INCE
TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER, 7:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Robin Ince is heading back to Linlithgow for the THIRD time! This event will be focussed on his recent best-seller, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal. This is a brilliantly funny and touching account of Robin's experiences with neurodivergence, experiences that will resonate with many.
Last few tickets remaining!
IN CONVERSATION WITH LESLEY MCDOWELL
WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER, 7:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
One of our favourite authors Lesley McDowell is returning to Linlithgow with her brand new book, Love and Other Poisons. A gripping historical tale of scandal and murder, beginning in Glasgow 1857 and ending in the golden age of Hollywood: based on the true story of Madeleine Smith, a high society fixture who disappeared off the face of the earth...
McDowell brings to vivid, embodied life; a flirtatious, flawed woman fighting for her place in a man's world.
IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAEME MACRAE BURNET
WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER, 7:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Graeme Macrae Burnet is coming! The Booker short-listed author of His Bloody Project, Case Study, The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau and others is coming to Linlithgow to discuss his latest novella, Benbecula.
Part of the hugely successful Darklands Tales series, Benbecula recreates the shocking murders of the MacPhee family, an event which changed life on the remote island forever. It's a grisly slice of Scottish history unpicked by one of our favourite authors, who just happens to be one of the very best Scottish writers working today!
IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTHUR PARKINSON
THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 2:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
After starting his horticultural career working with Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson really came into his own after devoting his life to the keeping of chickens, of all shapes and sizes!
Hen Party is a riotous celebration of all things chicken, descriptions of rare breeds and more commonly found birds, plus tips on how best to keep them.
So for anyone dreaming of The Good Life, come along and join the party!
IN CONVERSATION WITH TOM BOWSER, WATERS OF LIFE
THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER, 7:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate in Perthshire - home to red kites, goshawks and most recently a family of beavers. In Waters of Life, he tells the incredible story of how he saved the creatures, and ultimately how they saved him. It also explores wider themes of nature conservation and rewilding in Scotland and why ecological restoration is so important to the future of our planet.
PHEW!!! A busy bookshop is the best kind of bookshop…
But wait, there’s more! If you’re looking for the perfect gift, or your next favourite read, we’ve got you covered!
Try our seasonal picks to find the books we’re most excited about this autumn.
Or check out our pre-ordering page to see what exclusive and signed copies we’ve got coming in over the next couple of months!
And a reminder that we are open 7 days a week, with Late Night Opening every Wednesday til 7pm!