on a pink and orange background sit open books and a bicycle whimsically decorated with flowers. the banner readers First Date Festival presents Late Night Romance Market

Our programme ends on 7th May with another event co-hosted with Book Lovers Bookshop: Late Night Romance Market! We'll open from 6:30-9:30, expect exclusive deals, excellent tunes, beverages and activities, a perfect night for pals and dates or solo browsing! lighthousebookshop.com/events/late-...

A spot of quiet reading, time to chat and drink and now a guest author appearance! You've got to come along to our new monthly reading group!
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What a brilliant idea! 📚❤️

Thank you for your courage to publicly address abusive language.

Watch out for the ghost! Such a big deal at the time. 😆

I will. After finishing Elementary - more sexy competence!

Baking set to opera. Found this weirdly satisfying.

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Polygon’s @birlinn.bsky.social reissued Agnes Owens titles—with new introductions by @danigaravelli.bsky.social Kirsty Logan @kirstininnes.bsky.social and @heatherparry.bsky.social are in our shop. New covers by Joan Eardley. Order via link in bio!

'Comptence Porn'. I now have a name for my kink. Nothing sexier!
(And now I totally fancy Noah Wyle and should probably watch The Pitt.)

Competence Porn! That is totally my kink. 😀

It's Agnes Owen centenary year. Time to read her books!

Dilman Dila's Signs With Luna For His New Solarpunk Novel, Dreams of a Yellow Balloon It is always a pleasure to work with our Luna authors on their new projects, and so it is with great joy that we welcome once again Dilman Dila and his new Solarpunk novel, Dreams of a Yellow Balloon,...

Always a pleasure to work with our Luna authors on their new projects, so it is with great joy that we welcome once again Dilman Dila and his new Solarpunk novel, Dreams of a Yellow Balloon, scheduled for release in 2028. 💙@booksfromscotland.bsky.social @africansfs.bsky.social

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Waaaaaah. 😭

We're really looking forward to running these events throughout the year. Come and join us!

Walking Edinburgh’s Lost Railways By Robin Howie and John McGregor - Books from Scotland 'In earlier times it was a site where lovers came to relax and dream, hence the beautiful traditional song'.

Get out and about with Porto Press's latest release Walking Edinburgh's Lost Railways.

Over on BfS we have an ideal weekend walking route!

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#walking #edinburgh

Dr David Summers Master of Research (MRes) Studentship in Scottish Literature at Edinburgh Napier University on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Dr David Summers Master of Research (MRes) Studentship in Scottish Literature at Edinburgh Napier University, listed on FindAPhD.com

Please share this advert for the Dr David Summers Master of Research (MRes) Studentship in Scottish Literature @edinburghnapier.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 May 2026.

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Edinburgh folks! Come along to this! It would be lovely to see you there!

Hahahaha! Now it all makes sense!

Happy 80th birthday to Al Green

Book of the Month: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

This month, we're giving away five free copies of The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke (aka @catclarke.bsky.social and VE Schwab).

Answer a simple question to be in with a chance of winning! 📚🗡️

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Where to start with: Muriel Spark From an extraordinary debut inspired by a real-life breakdown to a creepy masterpiece, here’s a guide to the Scottish novelist’s works

From an extraordinary debut inspired by a real-life breakdown to a creepy masterpiece, @drjamesbailey.bsky.social provides a guide to the “uncanny, astute and witty” fiction of Muriel Spark
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Today marks 20 years since the death of the brilliant Muriel Spark. Why not pick up a copy of the new biography by James Bailey, just out - or one of the classics by the author herself? #choosebookshops #shoplocal #linlithgowhighstreet

The scene with the ambulance drivers eating crisps made me slightly hysterical.

Morning. 🙂

The Scottish Book Trade Conference 2026, partnering with The BooksellersAssociation. The annual gathering of the Scottish publishing and bookselling industry; we are looking forward to a day of great sessions, networking, and collaboration. Join us Wednesday 13 May, Edinburgh lnkd.in/euR-jUyE

Where to start with: Muriel Spark From an extraordinary debut inspired by a real-life breakdown to a creepy masterpiece, here’s a guide to the Scottish novelist’s works

What a way to end publication day! For the Guardian, I’ve written a piece on navigating the weird and wonderful word of Muriel Spark.

Read it, and do give my book a read, too.

LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK is out right now! 🐈‍⬛

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Agnes Owens at 100
‘Out of the Margins’ celebrates her life & work with exhibitions, events & talks across Milngavie & Alexandria this spring. Join us to rediscover a vital Scottish voice. More details soon! Curated by @sorchadallas.bsky.social @agrayarchive.bsky.social

'I'm an artist!' 😁

404 Ink are once again doing great work and offering bursaries for small presses.

Small press publishing is crucial for diverse and equitable publishing models - so check it out!