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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. πŸ“ Linlithgow, Scotland πŸ”— https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop

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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!

07.10.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

05.10.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌧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 πŸ™‚
We are open until 5pm today. Why not pop in for a browse?

02.10.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

30.09.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

29.09.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.09.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.09.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.09.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

24.09.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

24.09.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! πŸ°πŸ’—

23.09.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

22.09.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

21.09.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

20.09.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

19.09.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

18.09.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

17.09.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

17.09.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I’m returning to Linlithgow

16.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

16.09.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

16.09.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.09.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

15.09.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a cold day out there, Autumn is certainly on its way! Well, if you want to escape the chill we have some fantastic books you can curl up with, we are open from 12 to 4pm for all of your bookish needs!

14.09.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a rainy day we're having! If you find yourself in need of an escape from the weather, we're here until 5 today with a wonderful selection of cosy (and some not so cosy!) graphic novels to get you in the mood for autumn and Halloween.

13.09.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're ecstatic - for today we return to the incredible world of the Archipelago! Christopher, now a year older, suddenly finds himself involved in a brutal quest to save creatures and humans alike...
Be sure to get your signed copy of The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell today!

11.09.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a bunch of fantastic new releases this week - from murder mysteries to the past, present, and future of the world wide web! Whatever you're looking for, we're sure to have something you'll like! We'll be open a bit later tonight, so plenty of time to browse!

10.09.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have some very exciting upcoming titles available for pre-order on our website right now! From signed copies to indie exclusives, there are all sorts of extra treats if you pre-order! And there's something for everyone too, so why not have a browse: www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/...

09.09.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The brilliant @lesleymcdowell.bsky.social is returning to Linlithgow at the end of October to talk about her new historical novel Love and Other Poisons! Packed with scandal and murder, this mystery is perfect for the season! Tickets here: tinyurl.com/FFTMCLoveAndOtherPoisons

09.09.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Autumn has arrived here at the bookshop! If you're feeling seasonal, and want a nice cosy autumn read or a lovely little gift, why not pop in and have a browse? We'll be here until 5pm, whatever the weather!

08.09.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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