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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · 5d

A lovely night it was, thank you so much for braving the winds! 🧡

Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · 19d

🦑🎟️ ALL HALLOWEEN EVENTS ARE LIVE NOW - LINK FOR MORE INFO BELOW 🎟️🦑

That autumnal feel is in the air, you’re eyeing that thermostat more each week, Christmas stuff is starting to appear in Tesco, it can only mean one thing: tickets for The Fourth Annual Argonaut Halloween Extravaganza out now!

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All of our Halloween events, all in one place!

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · 20d

We’ve rustled up another month of events for all you horror-hounds this year and we’re almost ready to show it to you all!

We’re just putting the finishing touches on everything, we’ll have a full announcement for you tomorrow evening.

Until then, please enjoy a terrifying tote teaser!

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · 20d

Can you feel it? The footsteps that follow behind you, just a little out of step with your own? The wind that seems to whisper words that feel dreadfully familiar yet remain beyond comprehension?

It’s not the rising of a dead god, it’s the Fourth Annual Halloween Season at Argonaut Books!

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Sep 2

Stock take time! We’ll be closed tomorrow and Thursday. If you have an order to collect we’ll be in the shop both days so just give us a knock.

Back to business as usual on Friday!

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jun 22

On top of our own £300 donation, we will be donation matching up to a further £300 this week.

scottishbooktrust.com/donate

Everything goes directly to funding the immensely important work that the SBT do. Even if you can’t give at the moment, telling a friend or sharing is extremely helpful too.

Scottish Book Trust

We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jun 22

We were robbed last night. When it’s our stock or our money that is targeted, there’s insurance and systems in place for this, but when it’s stealing from a charity in an extremely direct way then we just can’t abide it.

scottishbooktrust.com/donate

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Apr 24

🎟️ TICKETS NOW LIVE 🎟️

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be joined by Sayaka Murata, bestselling author of ‘Convenience Store Woman’ and ‘Earthlings’ for her only Scottish event to celebrate her new novel ‘Vanishing World’!

More info below:

20th October – ‘Vanishing World’ by Sayaka Murata w/ Camilla Grudova – 7pm @ Ps & Gs Church

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be joined by Sayaka Murata, author of ‘Convenience Store Woman’ and ‘Earthlings’, this October, to coincide with her visit to the UK, for her only…

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Apr 23

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Apr 23

Can’t believe you’re on here Ponkposting

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Apr 23

🎟️ FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Join us for an evening talking ‘Private Rites’ with author Julia Armfield and chair Helen McClory to celebrate the book’s paperback launch!

More info at the link below:
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Argonaut Books - 2nd June – ‘Private Rites’ by Julia Armfield w/ Helen McClory – 7pm

Join us for an evening talking ‘Private Rites’ with author Julia Armfield and chair Helen McClory to celebrate the book’s paperback launch!

There’s no way to bury a body in earth which is flooded. It’s been raining for a long time now, for so long that the lands have reshaped themselves. Old places have been lost. Arcane rituals and religions have crept back into practice.

Sisters Isla, Irene and Agnes have not spoken in some time when their estranged father dies. A famous architect revered for making the new world navigable, he had long cut himself off from public life. They find themselves uncertain of how to grieve his passing when everything around them seems to be ending anyway.

As the sisters come together to clear the grand glass house that is the pinnacle of his legacy, they begin to sense that the magnetic influence of their father lives on through it. Something sinister seems to be unfolding, something related to their mother’s long-ago disappearance and the strangers who have always been unusually interested in their lives.

Soon, it becomes clear that the sisters have been chosen for a very particular purpose, one with shattering implications for their family and their imperilled world.

This event will take place at Argonaut Books with a book signing immediately following the event.

Tickets to the event are free and include drinks for the evening.

Drinks, alcoholic and non-, will be available. Copies of the book will be available for signing and dedication throughout.

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Apr 22

🎟️ TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎟️

We’re thrilled to be hosting this seriously interesting event with two excellent authors!

More info at the link below:

Vicky MacKenzie @vickymackenzie.bsky.social · Apr 22

Very pleased to be in conversation with @niamhsquared.bsky.social about her stunning debut novel #OrdinarySaints at @argonautbooks.bsky.social in Leith, Edinburgh, on Thurs 15th May. We'll be talking about faith, doubt, popes and saints in modern fiction! argonautbooks.co.uk/product/15th...

15th May – ‘Ordinary Saints’ by Níamh Ní Mhaoileoin w/ Victoria Mackenzie: Faith & Doubt in Modern Fiction – 7pm

‘I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I’m going to have to do an evil thing to get out.’ Ordinary Saints: Faith and Doubt in Modern Fiction with Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin and Victoria MacKenzie Joi…

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Apr 21

Lovely to see you pal! 🧡

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FranMcBookface @franmcbookface.bsky.social · Apr 21

Fabulous day exploring the bookshops of Leith - Edinburgh Community Bookshop, @argonautbooks.bsky.social @typewronger.bsky.social McNaughtons &Topping
Couldn't resist picking up some of the Penguin Archive editions 😍

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Emily Granozio @emilygranozio.bsky.social · Apr 4

Heartwarming Friday morning story from @edinburghminute.bsky.social - bravo @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social and @argonautbooks.bsky.social 💛

Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Apr 3

We have arrived! This is Signe Rudovica from our team dropping off books this evening from Scottish Book Trust.

An adult stands in front of a book box at a school.

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Mar 14

⚔️ A gorgeous night at Leith Theatre! 🐉

Thank you to everyone who came along to witness the epic conclusion of @lrlam.bsky.social and @hanfrankan.bsky.social’s respective series.

A truly gorgeous night in excellent company!

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Feb 2

Join Argonaut Books and @bingewriting.bsky.social for a book launch with a difference. Music, a bar, mini-events, interactive art projects, and a literary raffle!

Proceeds from ticket sales and raffle entries will be donated to Alzheimer’s Scotland.

🎫More info: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/27th...

A promotional image for a collaborative event with Nicolas Binge and Argonaut Books for the launch of Binge's Dissolution. Tickets £5, 7pm on Thursday 27th March at Leith Arches. The cost of tickets sold will be donated to Alzheimer's Scotland.

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Feb 1

🔔 New event alert! 🔔

We’ll be in the gorgeously renovated Leith Theatre for a true double-threat book launch. Join Argonaut Books, @lrlam.bsky.social, and @hanfrankan.bsky.social to discuss the epic finales of their respective series.

🎟️: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/13th...

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thank you for thinking of us! It’s been an absolute privilege getting to work with @alastairc.com over the years 🧡

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jan 25

We’re back open again and all is well!

We hope you all made it through equally unscathed. See you soon 🧡

Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jan 23

HIGH WINDS CLOSURE - 🌬️ 🌧️

Hello! An update to our hours tomorrow following the weather warning.

Regrettably this does affect our Sofar Sounds gig but this will be postponed not cancelled! Keep an eye out on via the channel you booked your ticket for updates.

Stay safe and see you on the weekend!

An update from Argonaut Books which says:

HIGH WINDS CLOSURE

HELLO EVERYONE, DUE TO THE RED WIND WARNING ISSUED FOR TOMORROW, WE WON'T BE OPENINING THE SHOP.
WE TAKE YOUR SAFETY AND OURS VERY SERIOUSLY AND WE BELIEVE IT'S THE CORRECT COURSE OF ACTION.

AFFECTED BY THIS CLOSURE IS OUR SOLD OUT SOFAR SOUNDS GIG IN THE BOOKSHOP TOMORROW NIGHT. THIS GIG WILL JUST BE POSTPONED, NOT CANCELLED.

IF YOU HAVE TICKETS TO COME ALONG, KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR INBOX FOR THE NEW DATE!
WE PLAN TO BE OPEN AGAIN AS USUAL ON SATURDAY BUT PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FURTHER UPDATES IF YOU
WERE PLANNING A VISIT.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

CLOSED FOR BROWSING FRIDAY 24TH

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jan 23

HIGH WINDS CLOSURE - 🌬️ 🌧️

Hello! An update to our hours tomorrow following the weather warning.

Regrettably this does affect our Sofar Sounds gig but this will be postponed not cancelled! Keep an eye out on via the channel you booked your ticket for updates.

Stay safe and see you on the weekend!

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jan 16

Our pleasure! Enjoy your cosy reading 🧡

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Jan 13

🗣️ Spoken Word Night!

It’s our first spoken word night of the year!

As always, we’ve got spots on mic for anyone who wants to read, more info about the night and how to get involved below.

🎙️ argonautbooks.co.uk/product/spok...

Spoken Word Night – January 20th @ 19:00

It’s our spoken word night at the bookshop hosted by Murid Laly! Entrance is pay-what-you-can, tickets are free but getting one online gives us a better feel for numbers and aren’t required f…

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Argonaut Books @argonautbooks.bsky.social · Dec 29

Thank you very much! Our favourite number with both vertical and horizontal symmetry 🧡

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Oliver Gerlach @olliegerlach.bsky.social · Dec 27

Edinburgh people! I have a book launch coming up on the evening of the 11th, at the lovely @argonautbooks.bsky.social ! Tickets are free and available at the link below. Come and hang out!

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11th January – The Restaurant at the Edge of the World – Oliver Gerlach w/ Sam Fern @ 7pm

Heartstopper meets Nimona meets Legends & Lattes in this stunning graphic novel where Soup must battle her evil boss in a fantastical cooking competition. At 17, Soup is at a crossroads.…

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