Award-winning writer Janis Mackay is returning to Stow to celebrate her new novel, The Watchmaker's Wife. The story of one woman’s hopes, poverty, struggle and survival. This poignant and compelling tortured love story will keep you guessing until the last page. Thurs 26 Nov. Booking essential. 18+

We are delighted to be welcoming award-winning @taylor-strickland.bsky.social back to Stow for an evening of Gaelic poetry and song, celebrating his latest book Dares Paradise. Discover the little-known works of 18th century poet and soldier Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair through words and song.

October 10th is national Bookshop Day - a chance for readers and booksellers to celebrate all the splendid things that bookshops do! We are delighted to be welcoming one of the Bookshop Day Ambassdors, Brigid Lowe Stow on that day, celebrating her new book Shiver - The Lessons of the Lochs.

We had a fantastic evening with @ashleydouglas.bsky.social yesterday at our event. Her book With My Own Hand is fascinating, moving and has given both a voice and a face to a forgotten 16th century woman, Marie Maitland. We have copies in stock and highly recommend this unique, important book!

Have you seen our fantastic Galawe’en programme for this year? We have 9 events during Hallowe’en week, from kids crafts to karaoke, from horror writers to holistic witchcraft! Check out our Eventbrite page. We’re also cramming more great spooky books on to our shelves! Open today from 10am!

It’s a real favourite! If you’re ever in the Borders…!

Wow! What a spectacular day we had on Saturday at Scottish Borders Pride 2026 - a great turnout and so many lovely conversations with folk. Thanks for stopping by our stall! Huge thanks to the organisers for creating such a safe, welcoming and inspiring day. We’ll see you at the next one!

Tomorrow sees the first Scottish Borders Pride 2026 in Galashiels and we'll be there! We're delighted to be sponsoring the first @borderspridepoetry.bsky.social and we'll also have a stall in the fair after the parade! Come and say hello! Have fun, stay safe and remember, Pride is a Protest!