Autumn at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop

Autumn at Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop means a whole host of brand new titles, many of which are signed or exclusive editions! You can see a full range of our top picks on the website by clicking the link below!

Afternoon Tea with Sue Lawrence

Saturday 21st September, 2.45pm

St Peter’s Church, Linlithgow

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!

Tickets are £12 which includes afternoon tea, plus discount on book sales on the day.

***Please note, we’ll be serving Afternoon Tea from 2.45-3.30pm. Then Sue will be discussing her work, this will be followed by book sales and a signing.

Tim Clarkson, Writing About Early Medieval Scotland, Lothian and Linlithgow

Wednesday 25th September, 7pm

Queen Margaret Hall, Linlithgow

Den of Scrieves presents a talk by Tim Clarkson: Writing About Early Medieval Scotland, Lothian and Linlithgow. Tim Clarkson is the author of many works including The Men of the North, The Makers of Scotland and The Picts.

Tickets £8, available from Far From the Madding Crowd, and on the door from 6.30pm, cash only, subject to availability. 

Event bookstall provided by Far From the Madding Crowd. 

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAIRI KIDD: SPECIMENS

THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER, 7PM

ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW

The story of Burke and Hare is well-known, here in Specimens - the latest novel by Mairi Kidd - it is told for the first time through the eyes of Susan and Helen (Nelly), two women caught up in those horrific matters.

Mairi Kidd is a hugely accomplished author, publisher, broadcaster and champion of the Gaelic language. She has written bestsellers including We Are All Witches, Warriors, Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches, and Feisty and Fiery and Fierce and we are very much looking forward to welcoming her to Linlithgow for the first time to discuss her work.

TICKETS £8, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the evening.

IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMES OSWALD

WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 7.00PM

ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW

James Oswald is perhaps best known for the internationally best-selling Inspector McLean series, but writing here as J.D. Oswald, we'll be discussing Broken Ghosts, a haunting, gothic tale: perfect for Halloween!

As this is James' first visit to Linlithgow, we'll also talk about the phenomenon that is Inspector McLean, and get an update on the highland cows!

TICKETS £8, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the evening.

SCOTTISH RELIGIOUS POETRY: FROM THE SIXTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT

THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER, 7PM

ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW

Join us as the three editors of the newly updated Scottish Religious Poetry discuss this brand new anthology. Including work by some of Scotland’s best-known writers, including Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edwin Muir and Jackie Kay. It also features work by much-missed John Burnside, his work representing the very best of modern Scottish poetry

Scottish Religious Poetry celebrates the range and breadth of Scottish poetry written from a variety of religious perspectives and this event will appeal to all lovers of Scottish literature.

TICKETS £8, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the evening.

And finally… Safe Harbour returns to Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop

Safe Harbour returns to Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop.

From Wednesday 2nd October, the bookshop will be opening late until 8pm.

We will occasionally have special guests in for events, book signings, or even music, but mainly we’ll just be open for you, so you can come and enjoy a quiet browse.

We hope to see you here soon!