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Independent Bookshop of the Year 2019 UK & Ireland. PostBooks subscription boxes + bespoke literature consultations. Contact us at mail@goldenharebooks.com // 0131 225 7755 Find us at 68 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AQ linktr.ee/goldenharebooks

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The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver Event with Rafael Torrubia - Thurs Join us in the bookshop to hear Rafael Torrubia in conversation aboutΒ The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver. 6.30pm on Thursday 26th March at Golden Hare Books, 68 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AQ. Buy a copy...

Hey pals, I'm down at the beautiful @goldenharebooks.bsky.social at the end of the month (March 26th!) talking about The Shipwright and Shroudweaver. It'd be lovely to see you! Tix as below (click my giant heid), my boundless affection available in person

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Do You Still Have Time for Chaos? Launch Event with Lynn Davidson - Th Join us in the bookshop to hear Lynn Davidson in conversation with Robin Marsack about Do You Still Have Time for Chaos? 6.30pm on Thursday 2nd April at Golden Hare Books, 68 St Stephen Street, EH3…

Join Lynn Davidson as she launches of 'Do You Still Have Time for Chaos? 2nd April, 6.30pm at @goldenharebooks.bsky.social.
The book "is a celebration of choice. It is an act of resistance to the persistent idea that women are safer to stay at home."

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Happy World Book Day! Today we're celebrating all the huge publishers, small presses, independent authors, and everyone else who keeps us stocked with new and exciting titles for our customers. Our Stockbridge shop is open every day between 10am and 6pm, or shop online at goldenharebooks.com

05.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to announce that our launch event for the paperback edition of Idle Grounds by Krystelle Bamford will be chaired by AimΓ©e MacDonald, author of the forthcoming debut novel The Last Witch on the Knock.

Book your ticket via the link in our bio.

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We've been busy finalising the details of these exciting upcoming events. These events will take place at our shop on St Stephen St; start time is 6.30pm. Tickets: Β£6 or FREE if you buy the featured book. @vojtahybl.com @quartobooksuk.bsky.social @prototypepubs.bsky.social @eyebooks.bsky.social

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Glad to report that all went smoothly!

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The shop will be closed on Friday 13th February to allow us to carry out some essential maintenance work. We expect to be open again as normal from 10am on Saturday 14th February. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

10.02.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The shop will be closed on Friday 13th February to allow us to carry out some essential maintenance work. We expect to be open again as normal from 10am on Saturday 14th February. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

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New event! Join us in the bookshop on Thursday 16th April to hear @vojtahybl.com introduce his beautiful new book, Rocks. Book your spot via the link in our bio.

05.02.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our floors need some TLC, so on Monday the 19th of January, we'll be closing a couple of hours early! Back to our regular hours from Tuesday the 20th.

16.01.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're here until 4pm today - remember that books are very easy to wrap!

24.12.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're here until 7pm tonight, and then 10am to 4pm tomorrow.

23.12.2025 17:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're open until 7pm tonight, tomorrow, Friday!

17.12.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're here until 7pm again this evening, for all your gift-buying needs. The fire is on, the Christmas tree is twinkling and we have stacks of beautiful books waiting for you!

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Thank you, Lee! β™₯️

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A reminder that we're open until 7pm tonight and several other evenings in December! πŸŽ„

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Join us in Stockbridge on December 4th for an all-day holiday stroll with our neighbours. Support local brands, enjoy exclusive discounts and wrap up your gifting (or finally make a start). What better way to spark the Christmas spirit? πŸ›οΈπŸ’«

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Weβ€˜re open until 7pm on select evenings leading up to Christmas, starting with the upcoming St Stephen Street & Neighbours Holiday Stroll on Thursday 4th December! πŸŽ„

Aside from the dates listed above, our regular opening hours of 10am-6pm apply. 🌟

02.12.2025 12:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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We're not quite ready to admit what is around the corner, however, if you like getting organised with your Christmas shopping, why not have a look at our reading subscriptions? Starting from Β£18, peruse our different options here: goldenharebooks.com/collections/...

18.11.2025 10:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who battled through the hideous weather to join us in the bookshop & celebrate the launch of Blurred Faces! Especial thanks to Allan Radcliffe & Mary Paulson-Ellis for such a brilliant conversation. Signed copies of Blurred Faces available in the shop now.
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14.11.2025 12:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thursday 20th November at 6.30pm: Join us in the bookshop to hear Miriam Landor in conversation about Stumbling Stones. Sign up here: goldenharebooks.com/products/stu... @orkml.bsky.social

11.11.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Edinburgh friends!

Don't miss Caleb Klaces reading and in conversation with Martin MacInnes and Oli Hazzard this Thursday @goldenharebooks.bsky.social.

Tickets can be booked here or in the shop: goldenharebooks.com/products/mr-...

28.10.2025 09:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did someone say SIGNED COPIES? We're taking @laridonwriter.bsky.social and @elisecillustration.com on a tour of some of Edinburgh's lovely bookshops! Pop in to meet the creators of #CelticFolkAndFairyTales and grab a signed copy!
@edinburghbookshop.bsky.social @goldenharebooks.bsky.social

29.10.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Don't miss out on the New College Festival of Books & Belief next weekend: Friday 7th and Saturday 8th of November. We'll be there too, armed with booksβ€”come say hi! View the programme here: divinity.ed.ac.uk/new-college-...

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Coming the 21st of July, the final volume of Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy, Cool Machine, is landing on our shelves. We couldn't be more excited! 🌟 Pre-order a Signed Edition here: goldenharebooks.com/collections/...

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Join us for some brilliant book chat on Thursday!

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Join us in the bookshop next Thursday evening to hear Caleb Klaces, Oli Hazzard and Martin MacInnes in conversation, and to celebrate the publication of Mr Outside!

Tickets via link in our bio, or visit us in our Stockbridge shop any day between 10am and 6pm.
@prototypepubs.bsky.social

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'O'er a' My Labours Sey Your Skill': Poetic Responses to Robert Fergus Marking two hundred and fifty years since the death of Robert Fergusson, this collection of poems in Scottish, English and Gaelic from Scotland’s most celebrated writers and emerging poets alike evoke...

Find copies of 'O'er a' My Labours Sey Your Skill' here: goldenharebooks.com/products/978...

18.10.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a wonderful evening this past Wednesday celebrating the publication of 'O'er a' My Labours Sey Your Skill': Poetic Responses to Robert Fergusson! It was an evening full of Scots, Gaelic and Robert Fergusson himselfβ€”or rather Matt Brady, a tour guide who dresses up as the poet. πŸ“–

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