Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop
@ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social
Far From The Madding Crowd: an award winning indie bookshop with a bit on the side! Open 9:30-5 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun.
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop
Ho ho HO! We are absolutely filled to the brim bursting with all sorts of wonderful goodies! From Wallace & Gromit cardboard kits to embossed Matilda book nooks, we have the perfect gift for that special someone to wake up to this Christmas!! Santa might need a bigger sleigh...
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ho ho HO! We are absolutely filled to the brim bursting with all sorts of wonderful goodies! From Wallace & Gromit cardboard kits to embossed Matilda book nooks, we have the perfect gift for that special someone to wake up to this Christmas!! Santa might need a bigger sleigh...
Calling all plant and chicken lovers! Arthur Parkinson will be here in Linlithgow next Thursday, during @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland! He'll talk about his time with Sarah Raven and of course his love of chickens! Join us for bulbs, bantams and cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Calling all plant and chicken lovers! Arthur Parkinson will be here in Linlithgow next Thursday, during @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland! He'll talk about his time with Sarah Raven and of course his love of chickens! Join us for bulbs, bantams and cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate which is home to a family of beavers. In Waters of Life, he tells the incredible story of the beavers and explores wider themes of rewilding in Scotland. And he'll soon be in Linlithgow to tell us all about it! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate which is home to a family of beavers. In Waters of Life, he tells the incredible story of the beavers and explores wider themes of rewilding in Scotland. And he'll soon be in Linlithgow to tell us all about it! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
South Queensferry based author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel out and he's coming to the shop to talk about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of the lives of two Edinburgh men who are thrown together time and again. For free tickets and more info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
South Queensferry based author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel out and he's coming to the shop to talk about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of the lives of two Edinburgh men who are thrown together time and again. For free tickets and more info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
The wonderful @jennycolgan.bsky.social is visiting the shop next Tuesday at 12pm to sign copies of her latest festive book, The Secret Christmas Library! Jenny can only be here for a half hour, so if you can't come but would like a dedicated copy just get in touch and we'll make it happen!
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The wonderful @jennycolgan.bsky.social is visiting the shop next Tuesday at 12pm to sign copies of her latest festive book, The Secret Christmas Library! Jenny can only be here for a half hour, so if you can't come but would like a dedicated copy just get in touch and we'll make it happen!
Happy Saturday everyone! Today we're celebrating some really quite excellent SWAG! Come & have a browse, enjoy the stacks of SIGNED books, cards & gifts til 5pm, even though by then Scotland will have defeated the All Blacks in a historic victory
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Happy Saturday everyone! Today we're celebrating some really quite excellent SWAG! Come & have a browse, enjoy the stacks of SIGNED books, cards & gifts til 5pm, even though by then Scotland will have defeated the All Blacks in a historic victory
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
Give the gift of a book at Far From The Madding Crowd this Christmas in support of the West Lothian Toy Appeal. Every year the Appeal supports local children experiencing poverty and deprivation. Please help make Christmas special for every child.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Give the gift of a book at Far From The Madding Crowd this Christmas in support of the West Lothian Toy Appeal. Every year the Appeal supports local children experiencing poverty and deprivation. Please help make Christmas special for every child.
It's a miserable and damp morning with no sign of letting up, but as always, we are here and we are open! The shop is bright and festive with Christmas cards and gifts galore, so you'll be warmed up in no time! (Both in spirit and physically - the heating is on!) #ChooseBookshops
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It's a miserable and damp morning with no sign of letting up, but as always, we are here and we are open! The shop is bright and festive with Christmas cards and gifts galore, so you'll be warmed up in no time! (Both in spirit and physically - the heating is on!) #ChooseBookshops
Four years ago, a family of beavers were relocated to Tom Bowser's Argaty estate. In Waters of Life, he shares the story of his commitment to saving these amazing creatures, and of the wider rewilding and conservation work going on in Scotland. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Four years ago, a family of beavers were relocated to Tom Bowser's Argaty estate. In Waters of Life, he shares the story of his commitment to saving these amazing creatures, and of the wider rewilding and conservation work going on in Scotland. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
In a couple of weeks, we'll be joined in St Peter's Church by the wonderful Arthur Parkinson, to discuss his new book Hen Party! It's a celebration of chickens, with tips for keeping more than fifty breeds! So make sure to come along and join the party: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
November 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In a couple of weeks, we'll be joined in St Peter's Church by the wonderful Arthur Parkinson, to discuss his new book Hen Party! It's a celebration of chickens, with tips for keeping more than fifty breeds! So make sure to come along and join the party: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes has come blasting into store! The mischievous Space Cuties From Space have returned, and only Dog Man and his friends can stop them! If you want to find out what our caped crusaders are getting up to now, make sure you don't miss out!
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes has come blasting into store! The mischievous Space Cuties From Space have returned, and only Dog Man and his friends can stop them! If you want to find out what our caped crusaders are getting up to now, make sure you don't miss out!
The queen of feel good romance @jennycolgan.bsky.social is popping into the bookshop on the 18th to sign copies of her latest festive book, The Secret Christmas Library! She can only be here for half an hour, so make sure you don't miss her! For more information: tinyurl.com/FFTMCJennyCo...
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The queen of feel good romance @jennycolgan.bsky.social is popping into the bookshop on the 18th to sign copies of her latest festive book, The Secret Christmas Library! She can only be here for half an hour, so make sure you don't miss her! For more information: tinyurl.com/FFTMCJennyCo...
We won't lay it on chick with you... very soon we'll be leaping into the grand world of chickens with Arthur Parkinson! Hen Party, his new book, is an essential read for those who want to know how to spread some chicken goodness into their lives. Tickets: t.co/dXeThTjQkN
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We won't lay it on chick with you... very soon we'll be leaping into the grand world of chickens with Arthur Parkinson! Hen Party, his new book, is an essential read for those who want to know how to spread some chicken goodness into their lives. Tickets: t.co/dXeThTjQkN
We love @allanradcliffe.bsky.social's The Old Haunts, so we are chuffed that he's coming to the bookshop in December to discuss his new book Blurred Faces - an intimate story of two Edinburgh men who find themselves thrown together time and again. Tickets are free: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We love @allanradcliffe.bsky.social's The Old Haunts, so we are chuffed that he's coming to the bookshop in December to discuss his new book Blurred Faces - an intimate story of two Edinburgh men who find themselves thrown together time and again. Tickets are free: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
Now that Halloween has been and gone, the bookshop is beginning to transform into a winter wonderland once more! We've got festive books, Christmas cards, advent candles and calendars, and ornaments a-plenty! So pop on in and get your gift-buying sorted!
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Now that Halloween has been and gone, the bookshop is beginning to transform into a winter wonderland once more! We've got festive books, Christmas cards, advent candles and calendars, and ornaments a-plenty! So pop on in and get your gift-buying sorted!
If you have im-peck-able taste and want to hear from an eggs-pert on chickens, you should hatch a plan to come along to our event in a couple of weeks with Arthur Parkinson! His new book, Hen Party, is a celebration of all things chicken! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty 🐔
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you have im-peck-able taste and want to hear from an eggs-pert on chickens, you should hatch a plan to come along to our event in a couple of weeks with Arthur Parkinson! His new book, Hen Party, is a celebration of all things chicken! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty 🐔
Local legend Alex Wood will be here in the shop this Wednesday evening to discuss his new book! It's a history of illegitimacy in Scotland, exploring how changing views on the subject have affected our society. Tickets are free, but booking is essential: tinyurl.com/FFTMCAlexWood
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Local legend Alex Wood will be here in the shop this Wednesday evening to discuss his new book! It's a history of illegitimacy in Scotland, exploring how changing views on the subject have affected our society. Tickets are free, but booking is essential: tinyurl.com/FFTMCAlexWood
Return to the world of Skandar this week with a brand new prequel, Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider, by @afsteadmanauthor. We have exclusive signed editions, with a gorgeous reversible dust jacket. Get yours while stocks last.
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#skandar #worldofskandar #prequel #indiebookshops #signededition
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#skandar #worldofskandar #prequel #indiebookshops #signededition
November 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Return to the world of Skandar this week with a brand new prequel, Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider, by @afsteadmanauthor. We have exclusive signed editions, with a gorgeous reversible dust jacket. Get yours while stocks last.
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#skandar #worldofskandar #prequel #indiebookshops #signededition
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#skandar #worldofskandar #prequel #indiebookshops #signededition
It's the first Sunday of the month, and Christmas is fast approaching! We've got a lovely selection of books and gifts to get you in the festive spirit, we'll be here 12-4 today.
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#indiebookshops #linlithgow
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#indiebookshops #linlithgow
November 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's the first Sunday of the month, and Christmas is fast approaching! We've got a lovely selection of books and gifts to get you in the festive spirit, we'll be here 12-4 today.
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#indiebookshops #linlithgow
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#indiebookshops #linlithgow
Wonderful to welcome Sue Lawrence for a flying visit - always great to catch up about next books ... and shortbread of course! Signed copies of Whispers in the Glen now on stock! @saraband-books.bsky.social #whispersintheglen #booksigning
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Wonderful to welcome Sue Lawrence for a flying visit - always great to catch up about next books ... and shortbread of course! Signed copies of Whispers in the Glen now on stock! @saraband-books.bsky.social #whispersintheglen #booksigning
And just like that we're officially counting down to Christmas! Our Christmas elves have been busy getting out Christmas cards, advent calendars, advent books, decorations & of course gorgeous gifts! Tis the season to shop local! #shoplocal #christmasiscoming #adventcalendar
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
And just like that we're officially counting down to Christmas! Our Christmas elves have been busy getting out Christmas cards, advent calendars, advent books, decorations & of course gorgeous gifts! Tis the season to shop local! #shoplocal #christmasiscoming #adventcalendar
The wonderful Allan Radcliffe, author of The Old Haunts, will be in the bookshop in December to celebrate the launch of his new book Blurred Faces - an intimate story of two Edinburgh men who find themselves drawn together time and again. Tickets and info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
October 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The wonderful Allan Radcliffe, author of The Old Haunts, will be in the bookshop in December to celebrate the launch of his new book Blurred Faces - an intimate story of two Edinburgh men who find themselves drawn together time and again. Tickets and info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate, and in his book Waters of Life, he tells the story of how Argaty became home to a family of beavers. In November, he'll be here in Linlithgow to tell us about his work with the beavers and rewilding in Scotland. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate, and in his book Waters of Life, he tells the story of how Argaty became home to a family of beavers. In November, he'll be here in Linlithgow to tell us about his work with the beavers and rewilding in Scotland. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
Be sure to join us in St Peter's tonight as we sit down with @lesleymcdowell.bsky.social to talk all about her new novel Love & Other Poisons - a tale bursting with scandal and intrigue that spans decades... following the mysterious figure of Madeleine Smith. Tickets available on the door!
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Be sure to join us in St Peter's tonight as we sit down with @lesleymcdowell.bsky.social to talk all about her new novel Love & Other Poisons - a tale bursting with scandal and intrigue that spans decades... following the mysterious figure of Madeleine Smith. Tickets available on the door!
It's freezing out there, but Arthur Parkinson will soon be coming to Linlithgow to warm us up with his new book Hen Party! It's a big celebration of all things chicken, plus advice on how best to care for them - so don't miss this party! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It's freezing out there, but Arthur Parkinson will soon be coming to Linlithgow to warm us up with his new book Hen Party! It's a big celebration of all things chicken, plus advice on how best to care for them - so don't miss this party! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty