Lyse Doucet - CHANGE OF VENUE - Due to popular demand, our event with @lyse.doucet will now be held at the Tait Hall in Kelso. More tickets are now available (if you're quick).

From the author of The Escape Artist, a new thrilling read - don't miss the chance to hear the brilliant @freedland on Thurs 16th Oct @JMP_Publicity @JohnMurrays

Peter Ross talking about his new book, Upon a White Horse . -

Mainstreet favourite, Damian Barr will be with us on Wed 10th Sept to talk about his brilliant new novel, The Two Roberts. -

Brilliant Jess Elliott Dennison will be with us to celebrate her new book, Weekend Recipes.

Independent Bookshop Week -

Big love from Vicky for #whenthecranesflysouth, “…it will break your heart, and, at the same time, restore your faith in human kindness.”. This gorgeous window was painted for us by ⁦@wetheseeds⁩ curtesy of ⁦@TransworldBooks⁩ 😁🙏🤩

We LOVE Mariajo Ilustrajo’s new picture book #OhCarrots!🥕 And what better time to read about a bunny and a carrot becoming friends than Easter weekend? 🐰🌸. Big thanks to @QuartoKids for the gigantic cut-out of the dynamic duo for our window— we’re obsessed! 💥📚

Family Foraging Walk with John Shahabeddin (🌿. On Sat 10th May join John, foraging expert and author of #TheGrizzlyForagersGuidetoFamilyForaging for a hands-on journey into the wild edible world. Book here:

Illustrator @drawingsara created a beautiful & fun display at the shop to mark the publication of #AdyandMe' - a heart-warming new book by Richard & Roxanne Pink (@ADHD_love_)🖌💛. This brilliant story reminds us that ADHD isn’t something to hide - it’s something to celebrate!🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome author Kate Foster to the shop on Thurs 15th May at 6:30pm. We’ve been fans of Kate since her first novel #TheMaiden and can’t wait to hear her talk about her latest book #TheMourningNecklace - a story you won’t want to miss!.

🌟New Hours, Same Great Service!🌟. Due to changes coming this April (post Autumn Budget) we're making some small changes to our opening hours. NEW HOURS: .Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm (café closes at 4:30pm) .Sun: 11-4:30pm (café closes at 4pm). 📅 Effective from: Tues April 1st

Happy Hump Day from Our Bookshop Dogs!🐾. We’re halfway through the week, and Luna and Raven are here to brighten your day. Remember, our café and bookshop are both dog friendly so come grab a coffee and a book with your furry friend to help you power through to Friday!

Join us for an evening with @angielewin talking about her beautiful new book collaboration with Christopher Stocks @thamesandhudson on Thurs 1st May -

New Week, New Window Display! 🎉. We're celebrating 80 years of Tove Jansson's magical Moomins!💙 From their quirky adventures to heart-warming tales, these lovable characters bring joy to all so we could not resist bringing them to Mainstreet.

The big day is here! It’s the final day of the #SixNations, with all to play for!🏆. Our team have created a cheeseboard to pair.with the action so, whether you're cheering on your team or just in it for the cheese (we won't judge!) you have a fantastic game-day snack!🍻

And that’s a wrap on our @LondonBookFair 👏🏻 . Thank you @booksaremybag for organising a marvellous programme of talks and for the space to catch up with our bookselling friends from near and far. We are now on our way home to catch up on much needed sleep!! 😴

Our @candle_flair range now includes colours to match the season of love. 💕. The back wall of candles has been fully restocked and we have shades to match any tablescape or occasion. Read a little more about why we love Candle Flair on our blog: .

SO MANY GREAT PAPERBACKS 📚. This last month has seen lots of our favourite reads from last year making their way into the smaller format. If you are someone who patiently waits for the book to arrive in paperback, you are definitely spoiled for choice!

Jen's 'last, current, next' pile📚. She's just finished reading #TheLastTruthsWeTold by Holly Watt & #TheOddWomanandtheCity by Vivian Gorrick. Her current read is #AskMeAgain by Claire Sestanovich and waiting in the wings to be picked up next is #Confessions by Catherine Airey