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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We are so thrilled to be included in a special book by Marisa Giannasi which is to be published next year! A Miscellany of British Bookshops is a celebration of bookshops across the UK and we will be in it! To be chosen is an honour, especially for one of the tiniest bookshops in the country!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We have an important announcement coming soon. More details will be revealed on Saturday 10th October #BookshopDay #localbookshop #staytuned

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Every year a day is set aside as Bookshop Day - a chance for local readers and booksellers to celebrate bookshops and the joy of books! Pop in for the best new reads, get recommendations from friendly booksellers and show your local bookshop some love wherever you are! Every purchase helps!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s a sunny day here in the Borders but with a touch of autumn approaching! Perfectly timed is this wonderful new picture book by Hollie Hughes and Britta Teckentrup The Green Child. Beautifully illustrated, a thoughtful look at our world, environmental change and a love of nature. #childrensbooks

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It’s never too early for spooky season! As Hallowe’en draws just a little bit closer, we’re building up our collection of books for your little horrors! We have some magical children’s books for autumn. Open today from 10am!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Spooky season is approaching! We’re getting into the Halloween vibe! Jockula is a darkly comic novel about a reluctant vampire in Edinburgh and we’re very sure it will be a hit! Written by Galashiels-based writer @mealygarage.bsky.social, we’re happy to promote another local writer #localbookshop

A featured new book cover. Against a blood red sky rising above the cityscape of Edinburgh, in large black, Gothic letters can be read the word "Jockula". A new local author now in stock in The Reading Room, Gayle Ramage.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It’s our fifth birthday today! Has it only been five years? Times are tough and so we thank all our wonderful customers from the Borders and beyond. Every town should have an independent bookshop and we are proud to be in the heart of #Melrose.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We are delighted to showcase the best of #ScottishBooks in our bookshop, from history to gardening, fiction to children’s books. Just in, we are thrilled to have the new A Plate is a Homeland by Luna Issa - a look at the idea of home and diaspora and the joy of Iraqi food, in a Scottish context.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It's Walter Scott's birthday and he'd be 255 today if he were still around! Perhaps more than any other writer before or since, Scott helped shape the modern Scotland we know today and we always keep his novels and supernatural short stories in stock. Have you read any Scott? #scottishborders

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Good morning! After our busiest Sunday of the year, we’re open again and the sun is out! Wonderful to meet so many new customers yesterday, from near and far! We look forward to seeing you again. The bookshelves have been refilled and we are feeling gey comthankfou!

The interior of The Reading Room bookshop, sunlight glimpsed through the window.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As you might know, Gordy is a bit of a Scottish history fan, especially of our early history. From clambering around ruins to hugging standing stones, he loves it! Our bookshops stock ever-growing numbers of Scottish history books. This, Picts: Scourge of Rome, Rules of the north, a firm favourite.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It’s warm and sunny in Melrose today but perfectly chilled inside! Pop into your #localbookshop today, because bookshops are always cool! 😉 #nationalyearofreading #goallin

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We are delighted to be taking part in the 2026 #ReadToTheBeat Summer Reading Challenge! In addition to libraries and other participating bookshops, children can pick up their challenge booklet, enjoy reading and get a completion certificate! Perfect bookish fun just in time for the school holidays!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

WOW! Just look at this beautiful drawing by @marisa.giannasi.art of our wee bookshop! We had seen the drawings digitally before but an original, with gold ink, is even more beautiful. Just stunning! Thank you so much, Marisa, for capturing our beloved bookshop!

The drawing of The Reading Room bookshop in Melrose, held up with the bookshop behind.

A beautiful drawing of The Reading Room bookshop in Melrose, by Marisa Giannasi, fine details of gold picked out in gold ink.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It’s the last day of the Borders Book Festival today and the first day of Melrose Festival and we are open! It’s been a busy few days in town and we are grateful to all the customers and visiting authors who have popped in. Your support for our tiny #localbookshop is hugely appreciated. 🖤💛🤍🖤💛🤍

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Morning! It’s getting even more bookish here in The Reading Room! Not only does the gigantic Borders Book Festival come to town again but Saturday marks the start of #independentbookshopweek - a celebration of local bookshops the length and breadth of the country! So…time to put the bunting up!

A middle-aged bookseller with a beard and reading glasses is seen with Independent Bookshop Week bunting wrapped around his head.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Good morning, happy Tuesday! It’s a fine morning in the heart of the #scottishborders and we are open! We’re hard at work building up our range of children’s books and here are some of our new favourites. Perfect bedtime reading, or for lazing in the park! #kidsbooks

Children’s books arranged in front of a bookcase.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Hello! It’s a Monday in Melrose and we are open! We love meeting new customers, especially four-legged friends, and just look at this star! Meet Pip the Borderpoo (or is that Border Poo?!), who is the very image of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Morning! We’ve had another delivery of classic Scottish books. From brilliant new editions of Agnes Owen’s’ novels, to the cult classic O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker and James Kelman's Booker-winner, How Late It Was, How Late. For the very best Scottish books, pop into your #localbookshop today!

Agnes Owen's novel "A Working Mother" held up against a bookcase full of books.

The front and back covers of Elspeth Barker's only novel, "O Caledonia", next to other novels in a bookcase.

Under a sign which reads "Best Read in Scotland - The very best books you should read when you are in Scotland", a copy of James Kelman's novel, "How Late It Was How Late" is held up.

Some Scottish history books are displayed against a background of other history books. "The Scottish Rebellion Against Robert The Bruce" is among them.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Hello! It's Monday, it's getting closer to summer (sort of!) and we are now open seven days a week! Your #localbookshop in the heart of historic #Melrose town is now open 1000-1230/1300-1630 from Monday to Sunday throughout the summer. Pop in and say hello! We look forward to seeing you.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The sun is shining and we are open! We have had lots of deliveries of great Scottish literature - from Walter Scott to Irvine Welsh, but we’ve been thinking…what is THE great Scottish novel? Perhaps there are too many to choose from! See what we have and let us know your favourite Scottish novels!

Scottish novels, including works by Iain Banks, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Alasdair Gray and Muriel Spark, arranged on two shelves.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Good morning from Melrose! It’s Easter Monday and we are open 1000-1230/1300-1630. It was lovely chatting with so many visitors yesterday - the best parts of Bookselling are the conversations we have…and selling books, of course! Pop into your #localbookshop today. We also still have chocolate!

A vase of hydrangeas stands on the shop counter; blurred into the background, shelves stand full of books.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

“The Reading Room - the independent bookshop at the heart of the town - continues to keep up Melrose’s reputation as a literary town year-round”. A thoughtful article about the vibrant town where “history feels ever-present but the future is always in focus”. www.thetimes.com/best-places-...

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Melrose named one of the best places to live in the UK 2026

History and rugby have stamped a team identity on a town where you can give anything a try

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

It’s a sunny day in the #ScottishBorders - if slightly breezy! - and historic #Melrose is looking beautiful! We are proud to be the independent #localbookshop in the heart of town! Pop in and say hello! Open 1000-1230, 1300-1630 as usual!

The ruins of Melrose Abbey, against a blue sky.

The Reading Room bookshop on Melrose High Street. The green facade with gold lettering, the door open.

A middle-aged bookseller wearing a jumper holds up a photographic book about Melrose and nearby villages.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

It’s less windswept here in Roxburghshire and feels a little more Springlike! We are building up a selection of #nature and #folklore books in the bookshop - we’re open 1000-1230/1300-1630 today. We also run a Folklore Club @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social, meeting once a month in Stow. All welcome 18+

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Good morning Melrose! Just in, the always splendid free @booksaremybag.bsky.social magazine, #Booktime. Packed full of great articles and recommendations for your next favourite book! Get your free copy fast!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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! 💚

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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.

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.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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...

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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!

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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.

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

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!

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

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Bookshop.org UK @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

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-...

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

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.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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!

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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!

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

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The Reading Room in Melrose @melrose-bookshop.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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!

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

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