Christmas is coming: Don't Panic!
Christmas is coming: Don’t Panic!*Christmas is just around the corner and here at Far From The Madding Crowd, we’ve got everything you need to make it the best one ever! *We’ve got books to suit all tastes, ages and budgets. We’ve got special offers, signed and exclusive editions and of course, our team of expert booksellers are on hand 7 days a week to offer personalised advice to help you find the perfect book for everyone. *We also offer a fast, free ordering service to source any title you’re looking for - as long as it’s in print! *We’re open 7 days a week, and in the run up to Christmas we’re offering Late Night Thursdays as well! *Plus, on Thursday 23rd November and Thursday 30th November, most shops and businesses along the High Street will be open late til 8pm! |
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JólabókaflóðiðI haven’t sat on the keyboard, Jólabókaflóðið is the delightful Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve! It literally translates as ‘book flood’, so let us guide you through the waters with our selection of top titles for this year! All of the titles we’ve selected for our Jólabókaflóðið are available at 25% discount until Christmas Eve, so dive in! |
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HEARTSTOPPER It’s nearly here! The FINAL instalment of the worldwide smash hit Heartstopper Volume V will be hitting the shelves on 7th December, just in time for Christmas! The most romantic, heart-warming, addictive series is drawing to a close and we’re offering a special pre-order price of £10! Please contact: info@maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com so we can add you to the list! |
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MY NAME IS LUCA: E-BOOK Vivian Maeda, has been campaigning for a more inclusive society for many years. She is a great believer that awareness sessions, education, offering a space to talk about diversity are key towards achieving that. After Vivian’s son Luca was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she wanted to increase awareness of the condition, so she has written an e-book called My Name Is Luca which is now available to buy through our website www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com We hope this book helps with the conversation with children about Cerebral Palsy. All funds raised from this book will be donated to Cerebral Palsy Scotland |
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SIGNED ALEX T SMITH & ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH It’s been a busy Book Week Scotland here at Far From The Madding Crowd with visits from two of our favourite authors: Alex T Smith and Alexander McCall Smith! Alex T Smith is the author of our favourite festive books, including When Winston Delivered Christmas, The Grumpus and his latest, The Nutcracker. He stopped by to decorate our window, and we have lots of lovely signed copies of his books in stock now! Alexander McCall Smith is one Scotland’s most prolific authors and following a wonderful evening listening to him in the stunning surroundings of St Michael’s Parish Church, we have lots of signed copies of his latest titles, including the 44 Scotland Street Cookbook and the 24th instalment of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency! Christmas sorted! |
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LOUISE WELSH, TO THE DOGS Our autumn event season has now finished, but we’re already looking ahead to January 2024! We start the new year with a visit by Louise Welsh! The author of The Cutting Room, Louise is visiting to celebrate the launch of her latest stand-alone crime thriller, To The Dogs. It’s a tale of ambition, love and corruption: the story of how far a man will go to save the life he has created. we can’t wait to find out! Louise Welsh, Wednesday 24th January, 7pm, St Peter’s Church, Linlithgow. Tickets £8 and available in the shop, or online: |
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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS And finally… |
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