An independent bookshop based in Edinburgh’s seaside community of Portobello

We’re open 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm.

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Our Pride Picks

Happy Pride! Across all genres and readership levels, these are some of our very favourite works of queer literature. Browse our full lists of Pride picks by clicking the 'Recommendations & News' tab above!

Discoveries From Indie Presses

From fiction in translation to experimental novels and essays, here are our picks from our favourite small presses!

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