The Reading Room in Melrose

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This picture features a compilation of Roman women, portrayed in both paintings and statues.

#March is #WomensHistoryMonth a month, and to celebrate, we will be sharing the fascinating stories of Roman & Iron Age women.

#trimontium #trimontiumtrust #trimontiummuseum #herstory #womenhistorymonth #internationalwomensday #romanwomen #ancientwomen #women #womeninhistory #ironagewomen

Good morning and happy Wednesday to you! It’s another sunny morning in the beautiful Scottish Borders and it feels like spring! We are building up our collection of books which celebrate nature, the land and our wellbeing. Check out what’s new in your #localbookshop and thanks for shopping local! 💚

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, the sun is shiny and we are open! It’s a beautiful day here in the heart of #Melrose - the perfect weather for visiting your #localbookshop (although that’s true of every day!)!
See you soon in the magnificent Scottish Borders!

Copies of L J Ross's latest book, Berwick, held up in the bookshop.

A display of crime novels by authors Neil Broadfoot and Ed James, in the bookshop.

Today is criminal! Happy publication day to
@ljross.bsky.social for her eagerly awaited Berwick and to Neil Broadfoot for the last of his gripping Connor Fraser series, Exit Wounds.
Come along and meet Neil and @edjamesauthor.bsky.social tonight at our free event in Melrose at Marmions in the Wynd.

Good morning! It’s Wednesday and our beautiful little bookshop is open in the heart of historic #Melrose! We may be small but we are packed full of great new books, greetings cars and stationery.

See what’s new in your #localbookshop today!

Good morning! Just a quick note to let you know we'll be closed on Friday this week so make sure you visit us from Tuesday to Thursday for your urgent book buying needs!

We'll be open as usual on Saturday 28th. You can also buy online here: uk.bookshop.org/shop/theread...

Advertising poster featuring black and white portraits of Neil Broadfoot and Ed James.

We are delighted to announce the first Reading Room event in Melrose and it features two local heroes of Scottish crime fiction!
Join Neil Broadfoot and Ed James as they celebrate the publication of Neil's latest novel, Exit Wounds, with a lively look at their writing and Scottish crime fiction!

Hello! It’s a day to stay inside with a good book, perhaps, although we are looking forward to spring with these beautiful, fascinating books on gardens and the environment. Pop by and see what’s new on Melrose High Street! #localbookshop #gardens #environment

A copy of Tweed by Craig Aitchison, held up against bookshelves of poetry, including works by Robert Burns.

Looking for inspiration for #burnsnight this year? We have a wonderful collection of Scots poetry books, from The Bard himself to contemporary local poets. Pop in today - it may be gey dreich outside but it’s warm and snug inside! #localbookshop

Good morning! It's the second last weekend before Christmas and we are open seven days a week right up to Christmas eve! We have a carefully-chosen selection of books, gifts and cards and our very own gift vouchers - pop in and see what's new. We are open 1000-1230 and 1300-1630 every day.

From Thursday 11th December, we will be open every day, Monday to Sunday, 1000-1230, 1300-1630 for all your bookish Christmas shopping needs! Thanks for shopping locally...we'll see you in your #localbookshop soon.

Filled bookcases inside the bookshop, seen behind part of a Christmas tree.

Hello! It's #smallbusinesssaturdayuk today and if you're looking for the ideal place to support small businesses, look no further than #Melrose!
We are so lucky to be the #localbookshop in the heart of one of the best towns in the country, with one of the finest High Streets anywhere!

The latest Indie Champions are IN!

Explore the top 25 books that you, the Bookshop.org community have been loving in the last month, and support indie bookshops with us. Plus, there's FREE shipping site-wide until midnight on 1 Dec. uk.bookshop.org/lists/indie-...

It is Pay What You Can Day at Charleston in Lewes. The gallery is open from 10am. Support Scottish artists and Scottish storytellers. Happy St Andrew’s Day.

It's Foodbank Friday again and we look forward to seeing you in your #localbookshop.
Please like, follow, share or use the #foodbankfriday on social media, helping to raise awareness.
And thanks for supporting small businesses and local bookshops across the land! You're a' braw!
Thanks!

We are pleased to be championing holly.co Colour Friday this year along with loads of small and independent businesses up and down the country.
Every purchase from a small business like ours truly matters - it keeps communities vibrant right where you live and work!
Shop independently this Christmas

Have you been desperately hunting for Christmas cards featuring a doggy 12 Days of Christmas? Of course you have! In stock now in your #localbookshop #woof

Hello! Deborah is in the bookshop today, so pop by and see what’s new! We are loving this great Scots Christmas book, The 12 Days of Yule. Any guesses what the gift was on the first day?
We're open until 4.30 today then open from Tuesday at 1000am.

#christmasshopping #scottishborders #localbookshop

An advertising poster with a snowy village scene, announcing the Melrose Christmas Shopping Evening , November 20th 5-8pm.

Good morning! Very much looking forward to tonight’s Christmas Shopping Evening in Melrose. We'll be open from 10am as usual, closing at 8pm. We have new wonderful books, gifts and cards and can order any book in print for you in time for Christmas. Pop in and see what's new in your local bookshop!

Thank you! 🤩

The exterior of The Reading Room bookshop in Melrose, the front door open and bookshelves glimpsed inside.

Hello from the beautiful Scottish Borders! Visit our bookshop on the High Street, Melrose, we're open Tuesday to Saturday 1000-1230, 1300-1630.
We love books and we hope you'll love our carefully chosen range of books!