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

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!

IN CONVERSATION WITH CALLUM ROBERTSON: THE MAKING OF A CRAFTSMAN

TUESDAY 27TH AUGUST, 7PM, BONNYTOUN FARM, BY LINLITHGOW

Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Bonnytoun Farm as we discuss his memoir Ingrained with local craftsman and writer Callum Robertson, Ingrained is the making of a craftsman, but it's much more than that; it's a love letter to trees, timber and craftsmanship – and to finding your own voice.

Linlithgow residents may know Callum from his work creating beautiful and unique pieces at Method Studio - he and his wife Marisa (a designer and lecturer) also had the M74 furniture shop on the High Street for a few years.

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

Linlithgow Independents’ Day returns for a second year! On Saturday 31st August, shops and businesses across Linlithgow will have special offers for one day to celebrate the many and varies independent businesses that are right here in our wonderful town!

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop will be offering:

*Buy One Get One Free on all children's independent readers

*Buy Two for £10 on all adult novels

And let the last Saturday in August forever be our Independents' Day!

AFTERNOON TEA WITH SUE LAWRENCE

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 3.00PM, ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW

Sue Lawrence's Scottish Baking is one of the best books ever written on the subject, especially when the results can be enjoyed with one of her novels and a cup of tea!

Which is why we're delighted that not only is there a brand new edition of Scottish Baking coming out, but we'll also get the chance to discuss Sue’s latest novel, Lady's Rock when she joins us for Afternoon Tea!

This book has special meaning for the bookshop: if you've ever enjoyed Mrs Pattle's shortbread at one of our events, the recipe can be found in this brand new edition!

Come along and join us for an afternoon of cake, tea and good books: bliss!

TICKETS £12, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales at the event.

Pre-orders of big titles we think you’re going to love!

This is shaping up to be an absolutely bumper year for brand new titles from some of our favourite authors, and we’ve got some great signed and exclusive editions heading our way! Highlights include new novels from Ann Cleeves, Bob Mortimer and Peter May, as well as memoirs from Rick Astley and Radiohead!

To make sure you don’t miss out on your favourite, we’ve set up a pre-ordering section on our website here We’re always updating this section, so do keep an eye on it and don’t miss out!