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We're super excited for our chat with this coming Thursday (11 Jun, 4pm) over on our Instagram: https://t.co/uiFMBKipKS

If you've any questions about the magical workings of one of Edinburgh's much-loved bookshops, send them our way!

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2020-06-10

If you've ever had some burning questions about Edinburgh's delightful , or independent bookshops in general, drop us a quick message (or Armchair Books) and we'll be sure to cover them in our chat on Instagram this Thursday.

More details to come!

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2020-06-08

Ollie and Augustus () out now in all good USA bookshops.
Kirkus Review “An endearing, visually rib-tickling ode to best friends.”

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2020-05-26

There's still time to enter to win a signed original Pip and Posy drawing by Axel Scheffler!

Simply buy a voucher from our website and you'll be automatically entered into the raffle, with one entry per £10.

https://t.co/wJ2xtrB6ww

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2020-05-25

Happy birthday! Your looks so inviting and appealing and do hope that it - and other bookshops - can open again soon

There’s no substitute for browsing and handling books

Here some wonderful from capturing the of & https://t.co/mFzalXiyrW

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2020-05-23

Here are the wonderful independent bookshops taking part in Spot’s birthday hide and seek. Tag and the TWO bookshops who are hiding Spot to enter the draw! T&Cs: https://t.co/uck32z1NSU

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2020-05-15

2 very cute board books from Huge lift the flaps and a sparkly. Great for wee hands. Available now.

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2020-05-12

...the realities of life for women and society’s changing attitudes toward female behaviour through the decades.

The first three titles in the series, 'The Tree of Heaven', 'My Husband Simon', and 'Chatterton Square', are available from all good bookshops now!

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2020-04-30

With public and school and bookshops closed, children need access to more than ever. Join a host of authors and illustrators here https://t.co/LZTey2OpsV and maybe even support them by buying their book?

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2020-04-29

I love independent bookshops. Every time I visit somewhere, I always try to seek one out. Some of my favorites are &
What are your favorite indie bookshops?
(illustration by Anton Pieck)

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2020-04-16

is raising $ for comic shops & indie bookshops w art!
I’m contributing this original art for bidding. Watercolor study to my "I Am Captain America" cover.
Bid here on Twitter! ($1200 2 start)
Auction ends April 20 PM EST.
(winner donates directly to !)

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2020-04-16

Just wanted to say a BIG thank you for supporting authors like me at times like these. The bookshops might be closed but Hive are still open, should you need a new book: https://t.co/25yZuN2QbU

I look forward to getting back out in the wild soon. Until then, stay safe & well🐘

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2020-04-10

Yesterday was 'Beastly Biomes' my non-fiction picture book about all the wonderful types of places in our world.

📕🎂

More info: https://t.co/mgYPKzxaWh

If you'd like a copy, you can support indie bookshops by using or https://t.co/GUFGSpBNeC :-)

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2020-04-03

Calling UK Bookshops!

Are you still taking orders for delivery? If so, could you reply below (Inc. delivery zone & how to pay) please.

I'd like to send my little mouse out to some folk around the country who might need a new read 😊

(Please only reply if you're a shop!)

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2020-03-28

Today's purchase: a preorder of EAT YOUR ROCKS, CROC! (Dr. Glider's Advice for Troubled Animals) by & (it comes out May 5th) from in St. Louis.

Everyone, PLEASE support your independent bookshops! Preorder something today!

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2020-03-25

If you’re stuck at home, a book is a great way to pass the time. Remember that most bookshops provide delivery options, and books can be ordered online or over the phone.

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2020-03-23

I love bookshops. Obviously. Today I ordered TWO books online from (curbside pickup):

A WHALE OF A MISTAKE by .
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS by /

I STRONGLY encourge you to support your indies, too!

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2020-03-18

. bookshops are extremely important to me, the community, and the world. I'm trying to order a book a day from one while Please consider doing the same.

Today we preordered THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES by Suzanne Collins from .

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2020-03-17

Today we are celebrating the birthday of Wilhelm Grimm, the younger of the Brothers Grimm, with these beautiful editions of their fairytales

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2020-02-24