Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop

Detective chief inspector needs your help!
We have a few tickets left for our James Oswald event coming the 17th of September, so if you're interested in tense high stakes mysteries then consider dropping by to catch yourself a ticket!

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No matter if you're off to Oasis, the Tattoo or the Fringe, there's almost enough time to come book shopping. With some exciting new reads in stock, why not take the day to curl up with a new book! We are open from 12 to 4pm so come down and have a browse!

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It's the weekend, Roll With It! If you need to Slide Away after too many Cigarettes & Alcohol last night, fear not: we've got a Masterplan for you! So Acquiesce, Don't Look Back In Anger: cos you and I will Live Forever. Or til 5pm when we close... #ChooseBookshops #OasisLive25

It's the final Friday of the summer holidays, but don't despair! We've got everything you need to get ready for Back to School! Plus we've got our final FREE summer holiday storytelling session at 2.30pm today: see you on the story rug! #ChooseBookshops #SummerHoliday

Looks like we're heading back into the usual whiplash experience of Scottish weather! If you're gearing up for heading back to school, we have these brilliant pencil case bundles on offer & a plethora of great titles downstairs to squeeze that last bit of summer reading in with!

Hump day has come again, and what better way to get yourself through the week than with a good book? Whether you're looking for cosy crime, a splash of romantasy, or just a nice easy read, we've got something for you! So come on in and have a browse, we'll be open until late!

Soon we'll be welcoming @kristiedegaris.bsky.social to Linlithgow to talk about "Drystone: A Life Rebuilt" - her clear-eyed and powerful memoir about labour, landscape, race, motherhood, and identity. Join us to celebrate the launch of this remarkable debut! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCDrystone

Best wishes to everyone waiting to receive #ExamResults today! We do hope you get the ones you're after, but if not - don't worry, there's always time to take a new direction. If you need to step out for a breather at any point, or want to treat yourself, we'll be here until 5pm!

Today is #InternationalOwlAwarenessDay! We've got all sorts of adorable owls - from classic children's stories to super cute puppets and notebooks! We're owl in this together - whatever the weather! - so we'll be here until 5pm tonight! #ChooseBookshops

We still have tickets available for our event with Kristie De Garis! So if you're interested in an honest story about rebuilding one's life from the depths of despair one thing at a time, feel free to come along!

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Its the first Sunday in August and the sun is shining bright, if you are around town for party at the palace and want a little respite from the sun, why not pop by and have a browse! We are open from 12 to 4 today!

Another glorious Saturday in our fair town of #Linlithgow! If you're heading to Party at the Palace: Daddy Cool! And a reminder that we're open as usual all weekend, so be Cool for Cats and head down to the High Street! #ChooseBookshops #partyatthepalace

Happy Friday everyone! We can't believe its August already...which means not long left until the schools go back 😱 so its the perfect time to grab your last summer reading!!

We are open until 5pm today with books and gifts for all, including our blind date with a book offer! 📖

Happy Thursday all! If you're looking to get organised for 2026 (we can't believe August is tomorrow!!), we've now got a lovely range of diaries and calendars in stock - so pop on down! And for those with a strong mystery puzzle itch, copies of Murdle: The Case of the Seven Skulls are now here!!

We're so looking forward to welcoming @sirbenfro.bsky.social back to Linlithgow in September to discuss The Rest is Death - the gripping newest instalment in his Inspector Maclean series! We will, of course, also be asking for the coo update! Tickets in store or at:
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It's a nice warm Wednesday morning! Whether you're looking for a book to carry you through the last couple of weeks of summer holidays or trying to get ready for back-to-school we're here for you! We'll be open until late tonight, so plenty of time to pop down and browse!

It was lovely to have a visit from Dugald Bruce-Lockhart and @muswellpress.bsky.social today! He popped in to sign copies of his brilliant thrillers #TheLizard and #SecondSkin - so if you like the sound of an action-packed Mediterranean thriller then grab your signed copy before they're gone!

Still on the hunt for a book, but can't quite decide what to choose? Trying to read something outside of your comfort zone? You're in luck - our Blind Date with a Book range is the perfect opportunity to try something new! At £6, they're packed with goodies, which makes them fantastic gifts too!

The summer holidays are nearly at an end here in Linlithgow. If you're getting ready for back-to-school, then look no further! We've got the perfect book (featuring the brilliant Colour Monster) and some great stationery bundles! Come check them out - we're here until 5pm today!

It is the last Sunday of the month! With the end of the summer holidays looming over the horizon we have some fantastic children's books in stock! We are open from 12-4 so come on in and have a browse!

Happy Saturday everyone! Lots going on in our fair town of #Linlithgow as always, and we are open til 5pm for all your bookshop needs! #ChooseBookshops

It's Friday, it's still the summer holidays (despite the gloom!), and that means we've got a FREE storytelling session right here in the shop at 2pm!
Come and claim your place on the story rug, lovely and cool downstairs! #ChooseBookshops

Lovely to have local author Anni Holliday in to sign copies of her debut novel, Windows! The book is loosely based on Linlithgow High Street: will you spot yourself in it we wonder?!
Signed stock now in store, and in our own Window! #ChooseBookshops

The #Linlithgow CDT have a BRILLIANT event coming up on Monday 4th August, ideal for all you menders, makers and creators!
Join the authors of Stitch It, Don't Ditch It - Mary Morton and Jeanna Wigger - for a talk & mending circle: bring something along and you may see a bit of fabric magic!

The sun is out, hooray! Whether you're looking for a light summer read or something more intense, why not come for a browse and pick up your next read today? We've got brilliant titles for all ages and interests! #ChooseBookshops

Next month we'll be welcoming @kristiedegaris.bsky.social to Linlithgow. Kristie is one of the only women working in the ancient craft of dry stone walling, and her memoir "Drystone: A Life Rebuilt" is about the hard work of building a life on your own terms. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCDrystone

There are some absolutely fantastic books releasing over the coming weeks and months! From historical fiction and spy thrillers to bloodthirsty unicorns and ancient myths, there's something for everyone! Check out these, and more, on our website at: tinyurl.com/FFTMCPreOrders

The finest Persian cooking is coming to Linlithgow! We cannot believe Sabrina Ghayour is coming to our town, Persiana is one of our most sauce-spattered cookbooks and it's going to be a mouth-watering event to listen to her inspiration and methods! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCPersiana

It's Monday again! Before the thunderstorms come later, why not pop into the bookshop and get yourself a nice book to read? We've got fantastic titles for all ages, there's truly something for everyone! We'll be here until 5pm, come rain or shine, so come on down!

It's a bit dreich out there today, but its the perfect weather to curl up with a book, we are open from 12 to 4pm today for any of your bookish needs!