Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop
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Far From The Madding Crowd: an award winning indie bookshop with a bit on the side! Open 9:30-5 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun.
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop
📧 [email protected]
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop
📧 [email protected]
Thank you so much to the amazing, hilarious, award-winning, best-selling Maz Evans for a brilliant school event this afternoon! We still have some signed copies of Maz's fabulous new book, The Last Bard, at the special discounted price plus some Last Bard bags for the first lucky purchasers!
September 16, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Thank you so much to the amazing, hilarious, award-winning, best-selling Maz Evans for a brilliant school event this afternoon! We still have some signed copies of Maz's fabulous new book, The Last Bard, at the special discounted price plus some Last Bard bags for the first lucky purchasers!
Day 2 of the battle 500 here in Linlithgow, why not pop by the book shop on this lovely sunny day and check out our Scottish history section to familiarise yourself with local history.
September 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Day 2 of the battle 500 here in Linlithgow, why not pop by the book shop on this lovely sunny day and check out our Scottish history section to familiarise yourself with local history.
Autumn and Halloween are well on their way both in Linlithgow and in our shop! We have a great selection of books, from almanacs to horror to adorable children's stories, and more, along with our steadily growing selection of Halloween decorations!
We're open until 5 today!
#linlithgow #shoplocal
We're open until 5 today!
#linlithgow #shoplocal
September 4, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Autumn and Halloween are well on their way both in Linlithgow and in our shop! We have a great selection of books, from almanacs to horror to adorable children's stories, and more, along with our steadily growing selection of Halloween decorations!
We're open until 5 today!
#linlithgow #shoplocal
We're open until 5 today!
#linlithgow #shoplocal
Just in: signed copies of The Future Starts With Us by Gordon Brown. In his new book Brown suggests the future will not be decided by the declarations of presidents or prime ministers, at conferences or summits, but by citizens actively engaged in their communities and what we choose to do together
September 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Just in: signed copies of The Future Starts With Us by Gordon Brown. In his new book Brown suggests the future will not be decided by the declarations of presidents or prime ministers, at conferences or summits, but by citizens actively engaged in their communities and what we choose to do together
We have some very exciting signed copies of new books - first up, The Goddess Queen by Alice Roberts! This historical novel is the tale of Cleopatra and Antonius, whose stories collide in a maelstrom of ancient history, high politics and power. Why not pop down and see us? We're open till 5pm today
September 1, 2026 at 10:49 AM
We have some very exciting signed copies of new books - first up, The Goddess Queen by Alice Roberts! This historical novel is the tale of Cleopatra and Antonius, whose stories collide in a maelstrom of ancient history, high politics and power. Why not pop down and see us? We're open till 5pm today
What a turn the weather's taken! If you're looking for somewhere to shelter from the rain today, we're just the place.
Come along and find your next read, or why not have a browse of our cards and gifts.
We'll be here from 12-4 today.
#choosebookshops #linlithgow #shoplocal
Come along and find your next read, or why not have a browse of our cards and gifts.
We'll be here from 12-4 today.
#choosebookshops #linlithgow #shoplocal
August 30, 2026 at 11:50 AM
What a turn the weather's taken! If you're looking for somewhere to shelter from the rain today, we're just the place.
Come along and find your next read, or why not have a browse of our cards and gifts.
We'll be here from 12-4 today.
#choosebookshops #linlithgow #shoplocal
Come along and find your next read, or why not have a browse of our cards and gifts.
We'll be here from 12-4 today.
#choosebookshops #linlithgow #shoplocal
Thank you so much Dave Roman for making us such a wonderful window! We have signed copies of Dave's excellent, award-winning Unicorn Boy graphic novels - just as magical as our stunning window! Perfect for kids who love Dog Man, or Bunny vs Monkey or the Investigators.
August 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Thank you so much Dave Roman for making us such a wonderful window! We have signed copies of Dave's excellent, award-winning Unicorn Boy graphic novels - just as magical as our stunning window! Perfect for kids who love Dog Man, or Bunny vs Monkey or the Investigators.
Good morning! We're open and looking forward to welcoming Amy Abdelnoor later for our informal 'Meet the Author' event!
Amy is a British Arab writer whose experiences living and working in the West Bank helped form her novel, Ever Land.
Join us at 6pm in the shop for this free event!
Amy is a British Arab writer whose experiences living and working in the West Bank helped form her novel, Ever Land.
Join us at 6pm in the shop for this free event!
August 24, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Good morning! We're open and looking forward to welcoming Amy Abdelnoor later for our informal 'Meet the Author' event!
Amy is a British Arab writer whose experiences living and working in the West Bank helped form her novel, Ever Land.
Join us at 6pm in the shop for this free event!
Amy is a British Arab writer whose experiences living and working in the West Bank helped form her novel, Ever Land.
Join us at 6pm in the shop for this free event!
Here we are again: a very happy Saturday to you all! We're open 'til 5pm today with all the excellent books, all the excellent extra bits and bobs, and some of the excellent chat to go with it.
Pop in, have a browse and say hello! #ChooseBookshops
Pop in, have a browse and say hello! #ChooseBookshops
August 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Here we are again: a very happy Saturday to you all! We're open 'til 5pm today with all the excellent books, all the excellent extra bits and bobs, and some of the excellent chat to go with it.
Pop in, have a browse and say hello! #ChooseBookshops
Pop in, have a browse and say hello! #ChooseBookshops
After a couple days of horrible down pour, the sun has finally returned! So if you are out and about in town today enjoying the weather, why not stop by?
We'll be here from 9:30 - 5 for all your bookish needs!
#linlithgow #shoplocal #choosebookshops
We'll be here from 9:30 - 5 for all your bookish needs!
#linlithgow #shoplocal #choosebookshops
August 21, 2026 at 9:35 AM
After a couple days of horrible down pour, the sun has finally returned! So if you are out and about in town today enjoying the weather, why not stop by?
We'll be here from 9:30 - 5 for all your bookish needs!
#linlithgow #shoplocal #choosebookshops
We'll be here from 9:30 - 5 for all your bookish needs!
#linlithgow #shoplocal #choosebookshops
And we're off! Our events season officially started last night with a visit from the amazing Mairi Kidd. Of course, we forgot to take any photos... but we do have signed stock of Newes of Witches, one of our favourite books this year so far!
@bonnierbooks.bsky.social #ChooseBookshops
@bonnierbooks.bsky.social #ChooseBookshops
August 20, 2026 at 9:54 AM
And we're off! Our events season officially started last night with a visit from the amazing Mairi Kidd. Of course, we forgot to take any photos... but we do have signed stock of Newes of Witches, one of our favourite books this year so far!
@bonnierbooks.bsky.social #ChooseBookshops
@bonnierbooks.bsky.social #ChooseBookshops
This week! Author event with Mairi Kidd, Wed 19 August, 7pm. We're huge fans of Mairi Kidd's work here. Her latest novel, Newes of Witches, is set in 1629, the height of the Scottish Witch Trials.
Tickets online, in the bookshop or at the door.
Shortbread, brownies, tea and coffee all included!
Tickets online, in the bookshop or at the door.
Shortbread, brownies, tea and coffee all included!
August 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
This week! Author event with Mairi Kidd, Wed 19 August, 7pm. We're huge fans of Mairi Kidd's work here. Her latest novel, Newes of Witches, is set in 1629, the height of the Scottish Witch Trials.
Tickets online, in the bookshop or at the door.
Shortbread, brownies, tea and coffee all included!
Tickets online, in the bookshop or at the door.
Shortbread, brownies, tea and coffee all included!
Join us in the bookshop for an informal Meet the Author event with Amy Abdelnoor. Her beautiful novel, Ever Land, was heavily influenced by the lives and stories that Amy heard living in Palestinian refugee camps.
*Free event, but please book so we know how much wine and nibbles we need!
*Free event, but please book so we know how much wine and nibbles we need!
August 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Join us in the bookshop for an informal Meet the Author event with Amy Abdelnoor. Her beautiful novel, Ever Land, was heavily influenced by the lives and stories that Amy heard living in Palestinian refugee camps.
*Free event, but please book so we know how much wine and nibbles we need!
*Free event, but please book so we know how much wine and nibbles we need!
Have you heard the Newes? Mairi Kidd is returning to Linlithgow! She'll be here on Wednesday evening at 7pm in St Peter's Church, Linlithgow to discuss her latest novel, Newes of Witches. Tickets available online, in the bookshop or at the door.
www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/...
www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/...
August 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Have you heard the Newes? Mairi Kidd is returning to Linlithgow! She'll be here on Wednesday evening at 7pm in St Peter's Church, Linlithgow to discuss her latest novel, Newes of Witches. Tickets available online, in the bookshop or at the door.
www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/...
www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/...
As we bask in the afterglow of the celestial wonder of the eclipse (or something), we're looking forward to inspiration of the literary kind in the next month! Our events programme restarts next week and we've got four incredible women heading to Linlithgow in the next month. #ChooseBookshops
August 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
As we bask in the afterglow of the celestial wonder of the eclipse (or something), we're looking forward to inspiration of the literary kind in the next month! Our events programme restarts next week and we've got four incredible women heading to Linlithgow in the next month. #ChooseBookshops
We are so eclipse ready! We're sure the clouds will part soon ... and however you view the celestial feast that's heading our way, make sure you view it safely! #solareclipse
August 12, 2026 at 12:40 PM
We are so eclipse ready! We're sure the clouds will part soon ... and however you view the celestial feast that's heading our way, make sure you view it safely! #solareclipse
It's such a joy when you start a new book and discover it makes you laugh out loud, like making a new friend. Annie Knows Everything is inspired by Emma and we can't wait to welcome author Rachel Wood to Linlithgow for a good blether! Tickets in shop or www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/products/aut...
August 10, 2026 at 9:08 AM
It's such a joy when you start a new book and discover it makes you laugh out loud, like making a new friend. Annie Knows Everything is inspired by Emma and we can't wait to welcome author Rachel Wood to Linlithgow for a good blether! Tickets in shop or www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/products/aut...
The lovely Chiara Bullen came in today to sign copies of her fantastic debut novel, The inn at the foot of Mount Vengeance!
If you like cosy fantasy, this is your next must read! Come on in and grab a signed copy while you can!
If you like cosy fantasy, this is your next must read! Come on in and grab a signed copy while you can!
August 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The lovely Chiara Bullen came in today to sign copies of her fantastic debut novel, The inn at the foot of Mount Vengeance!
If you like cosy fantasy, this is your next must read! Come on in and grab a signed copy while you can!
If you like cosy fantasy, this is your next must read! Come on in and grab a signed copy while you can!
Are you ready to PARTY?
We're always partying here in the bookshop. Famous for it in fact... whether you're heading to Party at the Palace, or looking for somewhere for a quiet browse amongst the original scenesters (books), we're open as usual this weekend, so come up and see us: make us smile!
We're always partying here in the bookshop. Famous for it in fact... whether you're heading to Party at the Palace, or looking for somewhere for a quiet browse amongst the original scenesters (books), we're open as usual this weekend, so come up and see us: make us smile!
August 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Are you ready to PARTY?
We're always partying here in the bookshop. Famous for it in fact... whether you're heading to Party at the Palace, or looking for somewhere for a quiet browse amongst the original scenesters (books), we're open as usual this weekend, so come up and see us: make us smile!
We're always partying here in the bookshop. Famous for it in fact... whether you're heading to Party at the Palace, or looking for somewhere for a quiet browse amongst the original scenesters (books), we're open as usual this weekend, so come up and see us: make us smile!
Today! We're getting ready for back to school with a special storytelling session, so come along to the shop at 2pm!
And we've got plenty of books to get wee ones ... and slightly bigger ones ready for a new chapter in their lives, whether that's nursery, school, or university! #ChooseBookshops
And we've got plenty of books to get wee ones ... and slightly bigger ones ready for a new chapter in their lives, whether that's nursery, school, or university! #ChooseBookshops
August 7, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Today! We're getting ready for back to school with a special storytelling session, so come along to the shop at 2pm!
And we've got plenty of books to get wee ones ... and slightly bigger ones ready for a new chapter in their lives, whether that's nursery, school, or university! #ChooseBookshops
And we've got plenty of books to get wee ones ... and slightly bigger ones ready for a new chapter in their lives, whether that's nursery, school, or university! #ChooseBookshops
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Welcome to #UKBookIndustryClicheBingo2026! This thread collates adjectives from The Bookseller's e-newsletter to identify the year's most over-used cliches.
2025's top cliche was 'major', ahead of 'new' and 'urgent'; 'extraordinary' won in 2024, while 'powerful' and 'major' tied in 2023.
2025's top cliche was 'major', ahead of 'new' and 'urgent'; 'extraordinary' won in 2024, while 'powerful' and 'major' tied in 2023.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Welcome to #UKBookIndustryClicheBingo2026! This thread collates adjectives from The Bookseller's e-newsletter to identify the year's most over-used cliches.
2025's top cliche was 'major', ahead of 'new' and 'urgent'; 'extraordinary' won in 2024, while 'powerful' and 'major' tied in 2023.
2025's top cliche was 'major', ahead of 'new' and 'urgent'; 'extraordinary' won in 2024, while 'powerful' and 'major' tied in 2023.
Have you heard the 'Newes'?!
Mairi Kidd is coming to Linlithgow on the 19th of August to talk to us about her new book 'Newes of Witches'! This is such an incredible book, so we are super excited to have a chat about it.
Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets, or come along to the shop!
Mairi Kidd is coming to Linlithgow on the 19th of August to talk to us about her new book 'Newes of Witches'! This is such an incredible book, so we are super excited to have a chat about it.
Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets, or come along to the shop!
August 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Have you heard the 'Newes'?!
Mairi Kidd is coming to Linlithgow on the 19th of August to talk to us about her new book 'Newes of Witches'! This is such an incredible book, so we are super excited to have a chat about it.
Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets, or come along to the shop!
Mairi Kidd is coming to Linlithgow on the 19th of August to talk to us about her new book 'Newes of Witches'! This is such an incredible book, so we are super excited to have a chat about it.
Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets, or come along to the shop!
It's nearly time for schools to go back!
If you've got a new P1 and are looking for a good place to start to prepare them, why not come by the shop! We've got a range of books perfect for helping them understand what it will be like after summer!
We're open until 5 today!
If you've got a new P1 and are looking for a good place to start to prepare them, why not come by the shop! We've got a range of books perfect for helping them understand what it will be like after summer!
We're open until 5 today!
August 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
It's nearly time for schools to go back!
If you've got a new P1 and are looking for a good place to start to prepare them, why not come by the shop! We've got a range of books perfect for helping them understand what it will be like after summer!
We're open until 5 today!
If you've got a new P1 and are looking for a good place to start to prepare them, why not come by the shop! We've got a range of books perfect for helping them understand what it will be like after summer!
We're open until 5 today!
Well it's a dreich old weather day, but don't be downhearted. We're taking inspiration from this lovely new book by Lou Peacock and thinking of things that make us smile. We've even got a smile jar! Let us know what makes you smile too - in the comments or in the shop, we're open till 5pm today 🙂
August 3, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Well it's a dreich old weather day, but don't be downhearted. We're taking inspiration from this lovely new book by Lou Peacock and thinking of things that make us smile. We've even got a smile jar! Let us know what makes you smile too - in the comments or in the shop, we're open till 5pm today 🙂
The sun has returned, hurray! Why not take advantage and pop down and see us - we're open till 5pm today with lots of lovely books to peruse for your summer reading pleasure!
July 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The sun has returned, hurray! Why not take advantage and pop down and see us - we're open till 5pm today with lots of lovely books to peruse for your summer reading pleasure!