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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 7h

An absolutely wonderful event today for @anncleeves.bsky.social 's new book, The Killing Stones! We now have many signed indie bookshop copies of the new book if you didn't manage to pick one up at the event!

#anncleeves #thekillingstones #authorevent #indiebookshop

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 15h

In stock right now it's the sequel we've all been waiting for: Always Remember by @charliemackesy1.bsky.social, the further adventures of the Boy, the Fox, the Horse & that wee Mole! Plus, we've got TWO signed copies: first come first served for those folks! #ChooseBookshops #AlwaysRemember

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 1d

Hey hey hey hey! Don't you forget about the new Simple Minds memoir! We've got a limited number of signed copies, so come get yours before they're gone! And if Simple Minds isn't your style, we've got a host of other musical memoirs for you to check out! We'll be here until 5pm!

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 3d

It is the first Sunday of October, and we have some fantastic events Lined up! If you want to bag your ticket to celebrate Ghillie Basans new cookbook, all about Scotland's fantastic produce, wild food and whisky.
Pop in today. we are here from 12 - 4

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 6d

🌧Look at that rain! 🌧
Thankfully we have all the cosy Autumn reads at the ready! Or maybe you just can't wait for Halloween and want to get started early? Our selection of spooky books should do the trick 🙂
We are open until 5pm today. Why not pop in for a browse?

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 8d

Excellent news - Sir Chris Hoy has joined the fantastic Little People, Big Dreams series!! We've got copies aplenty, so make sure you pick up yours today! For every one sold, a donation will be made towards Maggie's - a charity that does incredible work in helping families affected by cancer.

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 9d

Despite the chill in the air, it's nice and cosy here in the bookshop! We've got a fantastic range of new releases, old favourites, and everything in between! So if you're looking for a good read to round out the month, swing on by and have a browse - we'll be here until 5pm!

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 10d

Lovely sunny autumn day for the Linlithgow 10k! If the running today has inspired you, or you are taking part in the 10k yourself, why not check out some of our running books!

We are open 12 to 4 today

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 11d

Choo choo everyone, it's full steam ahead at the bookshop as we celebrate 200 years of the first railway!
And it's been an express train of authors visiting: we've got signed stock of Anni Holliday's Windows, Len Pennie & a selection of scrumptious Sabrina Ghayour #ChooChoo #ChooseBookshops

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 13d

It's tonight! Sabrina Ghayour will be in #Linlithgow sharing recipes & stories from her brand new book, Persiana Easy! Join us at 7pm in the Linlithgow Burgh Halls & warm the cockles of your soul - last few tickets available on the door! @hachetteuk.bsky.social

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 14d

It's that time of year again: your friends are starting to tell you that they've already got their Christmas gift buying sorted! Don't worry, our free Christmas Books catalogue is now available in the shop, and it's absolutely packed with new titles and upcoming releases for the next few months!

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 14d

TOMORROW! 25/09/25, @sabrinaghayour.bsky.social is heading to #Linlithgow! Come and warm the cockles of your soul with recipes and stories - join us at 7pm in the Linlithgow Burgh Halls, tickets here & in store!
www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/... @hachetteuk.bsky.social #PersianaEasy

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 15d

Hey, Bunny! That's right, the Bunnies are back and this time they're telling their own stories in Mona Awad's new book "We Love You, Bunny"! We've got gorgeous signed editions, plus a free t-shirt with each purchase of the book (while stocks last) so don't miss out, Bunny! 🐰💗

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 16d

The #AutumnEquinox is here, and it has brought a decidedly autumnal chill to Linlithgow! So if you're looking for a nice cosy book to read, pop on in to the bookshop - we've got perfect autumnal reads for all ages! We'll be here until 5pm, when it might be a little bit warmer!

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 17d

It's a chilly autumn afternoon today! If you need a break from the wind, come inside and have a look at our cosy book selection! We are open from 12 to 4.

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 18d

Happy September Saturday everyone! We are here, we are open and Anni Holliday has just arrived!
Anni will be signing copies of her novel Windows: based on Linlithgow - will you recognise yourself in the book?!
And we're open til 5pm for everything else! #ChooseBookshops

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 19d

The sun is peeping out on this lovely long weekend! We're here til 5pm today, storytelling is at 2pm if anyone is looking for a restful half hour! And TOMORROW, Saturday 11-2, local author Anni Holliday will be signing copies of #Linlithgow based novel: Windows! #ChooseBookshops

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 20d

Good morning all! We now have these signed copies of Tristan Gooley's new book The Hidden Seasons in stock! Pick it up to learn how to read the clues that nature gives us but that we continually miss, because we don't know how and where to look. Pop on down and grab your copy!

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James Oswald @sirbenfro.bsky.social · 21d

Good people of Linlithgow. I will be among you this evening! Very much looking forward to my return visit!

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 21d

Tonight @sirbenfro.bsky.social returns to Linlithgow to discuss The Rest is Death - the gripping newest instalment in his Inspector Maclean series! (He'll also be giving us the latest cow update!) Tickets are still available at tinyurl.com/FFTMCRestIsDeath, but you can also buy them at the door!

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 21d

Tonight @sirbenfro.bsky.social returns to Linlithgow to discuss The Rest is Death - the gripping newest instalment in his Inspector Maclean series! (He'll also be giving us the latest cow update!) Tickets are still available at tinyurl.com/FFTMCRestIsDeath, but you can also buy them at the door!

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 22d

I’m returning to Linlithgow

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 22d

Just over a month to go until @robinince.bsky.social returns to Linlithgow, and we are super excited! "Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal" is his delightfully heartfelt, funny and personal account of navigating the world with ADHD. Don't miss out on this one! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCRobinInce

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 22d

Just over a month to go until @robinince.bsky.social returns to Linlithgow, and we are super excited! "Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal" is his delightfully heartfelt, funny and personal account of navigating the world with ADHD. Don't miss out on this one! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCRobinInce

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 22d

What a beautiful morning! Hooray for sunshine... at long last. We have some really fantastic new releases in, so be sure to come by while it stays dry! We'll be here until 5 for all your Autumn TBR stockpiling needs, and any other bits and bobs! #ChooseBookshops

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 23d

This Wednesday, we'll be welcoming @sirbenfro.bsky.social back to Linlithgow to discuss the latest gripping instalment in his DCI Maclean series "The Rest is Death"! Featuring ancient artifacts and innovative biotech, it's DCI Maclean's trickiest case yet! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCRestIsDeath

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 23d

Agatha Christie was born 135 years ago today and she's got quite the legacy: she's the best selling novelist of all time and she's inspired many other brilliant crime writers! Why not celebrate her birthday by buying yourself a murder mystery today? We'll be here until 5pm!

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