As home to the edinburgh international book festival and the edinburgh fringe, edinburgh is a wonderfully literary city and golden hare books fits right in. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. Welcome to the eventbrite page for the golden hare books festival. Stockbridge book shop and institution golden hare books took home the prestigious independent bookshop of the year award at the british book awards on monday evening. We provide spiritual, pastoral and theological resources for people throughout scotland and beyond. Top sellers and recommended reads from the scottish capital. Sep 03, 2016 bookshop of the month golden hare books, edinburgh this month we take a trip up to scotland to golden hare books for our bookshop of the month. Eddie fenwicks booklet, secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in scotland, has listed the bookworm as probably having the best stock of military history in scotland. Please click the send message button once, when done. We are based in the cameron toll shopping centre, which is one and a half miles from edinburghs city. Bookshop, an independent seller also based in edinburgh, added. Ian duhigs favourite bookshop is waterstones in leeds, really because of all the events theyve put on over the years that i have so mch. The secret life of edinburghs bookshops planet edinburgh.
Julie danskin, 30, manager of golden hare books in edinburgh. Golden hare books an independent bookshop, golden hare books stands out because it places book presentation at the heart of its shop design. This offbeat edinburgh bookshop has a huge, wide ranging stock of secondhand and antiquarian books. Golden hare books in edinburgh, the scotland category winner, is also shortlisted in the childrens bookseller of the year and individual. There is a memorial post which is difficult to find nt170621 and therein lies our challenge. Regional independent bookshop of the year award winners. In these rooms youll find themed displays, handwritten recommendations by our booksellers and unusual books youre unlikely to have seen elsewhere, so everything you need in independent bookshop edinburgh. Found amid bruntsfields offering of charming shops, the edinburgh bookshop is a firm favourite. Edinburgh s finest purveyors of extraordinary books for adults and children since 2012 located on st. The author, william noel hodgson, was an oxford graduate who had volunteered in 1914 and had risen through the ranks to become a lieutenant. A full listing of the 2019 british book awards shortlist is in our coverage here. The golden hare books in edinburgh wins bookshop of the year. Edinburghs golden hare books has its own podcast, consultation service and.
The golden hare books in edinburgh wins bookshop of the year award a small bookshop in edinburgh has won the title of the uks best independent book shop at a prestigious publishing awards. Independent childrens bookstores and bookstores that. Tucked up in the bijou suburb of bruntsfield, the edinburgh bookshop has carved a niche for itself on the capitals literary scene as a standout childrens bookshop though adults are well. Blackwells on south bridge is the oldest bookshop in edinburgh and currently has over 250,000 titles in stock ranging from scottish fiction to medical textbooks. Books bought and sold paperback and hardback specialising in military history in all fields. Golden hare books, in stockbridge, won the title at the british book awards, against competition from across the country, for being an exemplary indie. The golden hare books in edinburgh wins bookshop of the. In the heart of edinburgh there is a bookshop that is independent, ecumenical and inclusive. This month we take a trip up to scotland to golden hare books for our bookshop of the month.
The author, william noel hodgson, was an oxford graduate who. From workshops and panels to kids events and poetry showcases, theres something for everyone. James thin was a scottish bookseller, stationer and publishing company it was, until 2002, the principal academic bookshop in edinburgh, with its main premises near the university of edinburgh on infirmary street. Golden hare books shopping in edinburgh likealocal guide. The wry and witty tale of edinburgh teacher miss brodies prime and fall is an unmissable read.
Stockbridge independent bookshop named best in uk as ian. Live at golden hare bookshop edinburgh piece of paper press. Whether dotted around side streets, cosied up beneath a row of townhouses or couched defiantly beside a waterstones or a blackwells, you can stumble across one of. Established in 1932 harvard book store located across the street from the famous university. Sep 18, 2006 formerly known as west port books, edinburgh books is the biggest secondhand bookshop in edinburgh. Golden hare books took to twitter to vent their frustration at the.
They champion literature in all its forms with their wonderfully curated range of books, with a special place on their shelves for works of translated. One of the most interesting is the citys collection of secondhand and antiquarian bookshops. Careful curation of new, beautiful books meets passionate. Stockbridge book shop and institution golden hare books took home the prestigious independent bookshop of the year award at the british book awards on monday evening having started out in the grassmarket in 2012, the wee shop moved to st stephens street in stockbridge in 2014, where it has comfortably resided since beating eight other regional winners to the top, golden hare books. May, 2019 promotion for the nibbies position them as the only literary awards in the uk that champion books that have been both wellwritten and brilliantly published, honoring not just the author and illustrator of a title but also the entire publishing team. Stephen street in stockbridge, golden hare books is an independent bookshop dedicated not just to the love of reading, but also to the book itself as a beautiful, lifeenriching object of desire in its own right.
Rare books edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable, and important books and the history of the book. It was about time we asked golden hare books in edinburgh some questions as our bookshop of the month. It also had branches in other cities, including perth, dundee, and inverness the firm was founded by james thin 18241915, taking over the assets of an earlier bookseller. Click here to find us on the map t he old town bookshop established 1972 is a well known and much loved edinburgh business valued both by its.
Books are my bag is a nationwide campaign to celebrate bookshops. Mar 22, 2019 the nine winners of the regional round of the independent bookshop of the year award have been revealed, with the 2018 overall champion, five leaves bookshop. Based in the leafy but vibrant area of stockbridge, golden hare is known for its friendly and knowledgeable booksellers, busy events programme and thoughtful curation. This cosy place was named scottish independent bookshop 2018 at the british bookseller awards and was also shortlisted for childrens bookshop 2018 and uk independent bookshop 2018 a testament to the literary gold inside. We sat down with ian from the bookshop to pick his brains about the citys literary attractions, his autumn reading list and more. If theres a bookshop that you think other students and academics should visit when theyre undertaking research or visiting a city for a conference, find more information about contributing after this article. Tucked away in stockbridge, the shop is a tribute to. Similarly, the edinburgh bookshop enjoys a privileged and cosy position in the hip bruntsfield precinct. Edinburgh evangelical bookshop edinburgh edinburgh evangelical bookshop. Ron wilson, the old town bookshop, 8 victoria street, edinburgh, eh1 2hg. Earlier this year they were crowned the 2019 independent bookshop of the year, and rightly so, for they stand out in more ways than one. Golden hare books, one of our favorite edinburgh shops, is a beautifully designed bookshop that presents most of its books outwardfacing. They champion literature in all its forms with their wonderfully curated range of books, with a special.
Independent bookshop of the year regional shortlists revealed. News people stockbridge independent bookshop named best in uk as ian rankin presents award a stockbridge bookshop, already voted the best independent bookseller in scotland, has now been. Golden hare books, edinburgh top sellers and recommended reads from the scottish capital interview by gemma steele. Living in a nonenglish speaking country i find myself deprived of opportunities to browse. O ur stock changes a lot, so you never visit the same bookshop twice, says manager julie danskin. The 39 best independent bookshops in the uk and ireland inews. The 10 best bookshops in edinburgh the edinburgh reporter. Golden hare was established by mark jones, who was. Canan bolel talks us through some of the most exciting and beautiful bookshops in edinburgh, scotland. May 15, 2019 stockbridge book shop and institution golden hare books took home the prestigious independent bookshop of the year award at the british book awards on monday evening. Golden hare is a cozy little independent bookshop in the heart of stockbridge on st stephen street. Golden hare books is winner of the 2019 independent bookshop of the year award.
Edinburgh books edinburghs largest secondhand bookshop. Its not easy becoming a champion, but with help from a clever parrot and cheered on by a family of meerkats he perseveres and. The nine winners of the regional round of the independent bookshop of the year award have been revealed, with the 2018 overall champion, five leaves bookshop. Basically the title does anyone know of any good edinburgh comic book shops. Awarded scottish independent bookshop of the year 2018 as part of the british bookseller awards, our emphasis is on unusual, intelligent and topical selections of titles to offer the customer a refreshing choice. Edinburgh books has been a landmark for book lovers for more than twenty years.
A small bookshop in edinburgh has won the title of the uks best independent book shop at a prestigious publishing awards. Edinburgh opening imminent, summer newsletter, online ambitions and a dvd. Golden hare was established by mark jones, who was director of. Books are my bag poets pick their favourite bookshops. This little independent st stephen street bookshop is the. This takes place on 1820th october in edinburgh and is run by independent bookshop golden hare books. My weekend is going to be filled with comic reading. We asked 7 poets to choose their favourite bookshop, and to let us know whats in their bag today. A small bookshop in edinburgh has won the title of the uks best independent book shop at a prestigious publishing awards golden hare books, in stockbridge, won the title at the british book. Bookshop of the month golden hare books, edinburgh. British book awards top 2019 prize goes to irelands sally. Having started out in the grassmarket in 2012, the wee shop moved to st stephens street in stockbridge in 2014, where it has comfortably resided since. The golden hare independent bookshop edinburgh located in stockbridge, offers.
A fun, rhyming, sportsthemed picture book when a hopeful young hare enters an animal sports contest he soon finds himself racing a cheetah and competing in the longjump against a kangaroo. Bookish in crickhowell, golden hare books in edinburgh and bookmark in spalding. Golden hare books beat eight other regional winners from across the uk for the prize which. Still open online shipping across the uk gift vouchers available.
Finding the best bookshops in edinburgh is at least a full days job. Their inaugural golden hare book festival will take place 1820th october 2019. Ill be reading at the celebrated golden hare bookshop in edinburgh tonight, weds 9 may 2018, as part of a double bill with the author jeremy gavron. Our fourfloor bookshop is right at the heart of the city, opposite edinburgh castle, on the capitals main shopping street.
Blackwells booksellers the university of edinburgh. Waterstones accused of breaking promise after opening disguised. Golden hare books beat eight other regional winners from across the uk for the prize which was presented by edinburgh crime writing superstar ian rankin at the ceremony in london on monday. Oct 12, 2011 the prime of miss jean brodie, muriel spark, 1961.
The edinburgh bookshop was founded in 2007 and can be found nestled at holy corner in bruntsfield. This little book was amongst a shelf of poetry books which i picked up at an auction earlier this week. Golden hare books can be found on st stephen street, an impossibly cute street in stockbridge which is home to an array of quirky, independent shops and boutiques including a chandelier shop, and another which is filled to the brim with antique lamps. Whats more, many of the books are placed on long display shelves faceout, much like in a gallery, in order to show as many. Visit your local bookshop in edinburgh cameron toll today for a great selection of books and gifts. Scotlands oldest secondhand and antiquarian bookshop, mcnaughtans was founded in 1957 and still occupies the same basement shop on leith walk. Best bookshops in edinburgh travels of a bookpacker. This little independent st stephen street bookshop. They have a good collection of books from classic masterpieces to modern fiction and literature on contemporary design. Banshee labyrinth the brew lab fudge kitchen main point books herman brown royal mile tavern the chocolate tree the milkman.
This article is for all booklovers heading to edinburgh and wanting to explore some of the beautiful, unique and overflowing bookstores in edinburgh. Ukcbd news roundup, 2052011, updated 2852011 living oasis update. Edinburgh s finest bookish institutions have arranged talks, exhibitions, and workshops for collectors, bibliophiles, and booklovers, the majority of them free to all. The best bookshops in edinburgh lse research online. Living oasis edinburgh still trading closing down 4th june 2011. Jeremy will be reading from his new scribe books novel felix culpa, and i will be reading from and discussing the fountain in the forest, my new novel.
It was about time we asked golden hare books in edinburgh some questions as our bookshop of the month earlier this year they were crowned the 2019 independent bookshop of the year, and rightly so, for they stand out in more ways than one. About this seller formerly known as west port books, edinburgh books is the biggest secondhand bookshop in edinburgh. We provide spiritual, pastoral and theological resources for people throughout. Edinburghs golden hare books wins independent bookshop of the year at the british book awards edinburgh. For general enquiries please use the email form below. A record year for submissions has led to the highest ever number of regional shortlisted entries in this years british book industry awards independent bookshop of the year category, sponsored. Mar 04, 2018 golden hare books can be found on st stephen street, an impossibly cute street in stockbridge which is home to an array of quirky, independent shops and boutiques including a chandelier shop, and another which is filled to the brim with antique lamps. Ukcbd blog, 2672010 new christian bookshop to open next to kirks hq. For the reader, there is a large stock of fiction and nonfiction.