Argonaut Books
@argonautbooks.bsky.social
| 🌊 Leith’s Independent Bookshop - Est.2021
| 🗓️ Open 7 Days a Week
| 🕰️ Sun-Thurs: 10:00-18:00/Fri-Sat: 10:00-20:00
| 📍 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8LN
| 🌐 argonautbooks.co.uk
| 🗓️ Open 7 Days a Week
| 🕰️ Sun-Thurs: 10:00-18:00/Fri-Sat: 10:00-20:00
| 📍 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8LN
| 🌐 argonautbooks.co.uk
We have opened up a direct line of communication with James Daunt who has acknowledged our concerns and indicated a willingness to discuss the Newkirkgate Centre issue with us.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We have opened up a direct line of communication with James Daunt who has acknowledged our concerns and indicated a willingness to discuss the Newkirkgate Centre issue with us.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
We believe it was your strong response which enabled this to happen so swiftly.
We will keep everyone regularly updated.
We call on James Daunt to revisit his statements regarding Waterstones’ commitment to not engage in predatory business practices.
Is this the beginning of pattern for Waterstones? Is this what we are to expect from the brand in the future?
✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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Is this the beginning of pattern for Waterstones? Is this what we are to expect from the brand in the future?
✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We call on James Daunt to revisit his statements regarding Waterstones’ commitment to not engage in predatory business practices.
Is this the beginning of pattern for Waterstones? Is this what we are to expect from the brand in the future?
✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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Is this the beginning of pattern for Waterstones? Is this what we are to expect from the brand in the future?
✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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We have raised concerns about how Waterstones have chosen to open a sixth Edinburgh branch rather than a location in one of the many underserved communities across the country.
✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We have raised concerns about how Waterstones have chosen to open a sixth Edinburgh branch rather than a location in one of the many underserved communities across the country.
✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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✍️: c.org/tRvvQM7Jrt
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It’s been a pretty busy couple of days all things considered! Our priority now is to meet with civic leaders to discuss how this affects our business.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It’s been a pretty busy couple of days all things considered! Our priority now is to meet with civic leaders to discuss how this affects our business.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
Please share this as widely as you can, tag your local indies too, and help us get the word about about this news.
We know and appreciate how much help we have had for you over the years and we’re sorry to have to ask you for more.
We’re here and we aren’t going anywhere.
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We know and appreciate how much help we have had for you over the years and we’re sorry to have to ask you for more.
We’re here and we aren’t going anywhere.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Please share this as widely as you can, tag your local indies too, and help us get the word about about this news.
We know and appreciate how much help we have had for you over the years and we’re sorry to have to ask you for more.
We’re here and we aren’t going anywhere.
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We know and appreciate how much help we have had for you over the years and we’re sorry to have to ask you for more.
We’re here and we aren’t going anywhere.
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As well as the discount we will, from this point forwards, be randomly choosing five customers to receive a book from their wishlist every month! Keep them up to date and you might get a little surprise every now and again.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As well as the discount we will, from this point forwards, be randomly choosing five customers to receive a book from their wishlist every month! Keep them up to date and you might get a little surprise every now and again.
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Easily browse all of our events, including book clubs, in one place (no more clunky Wordpress site)!
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November 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Easily browse all of our events, including book clubs, in one place (no more clunky Wordpress site)!
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🛒 OUR NEW WEBSITE IS FINALLY HERE - 30% OFF ALL BOOKS UNTIL THE 17TH📚
After many years of making do with our clunky old Wordpress site we are thrilled to finally launch a bookshop site that we feel better represents the level of service we strive to offer.
🔗: argonautbooks.co.uk
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After many years of making do with our clunky old Wordpress site we are thrilled to finally launch a bookshop site that we feel better represents the level of service we strive to offer.
🔗: argonautbooks.co.uk
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November 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🛒 OUR NEW WEBSITE IS FINALLY HERE - 30% OFF ALL BOOKS UNTIL THE 17TH📚
After many years of making do with our clunky old Wordpress site we are thrilled to finally launch a bookshop site that we feel better represents the level of service we strive to offer.
🔗: argonautbooks.co.uk
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After many years of making do with our clunky old Wordpress site we are thrilled to finally launch a bookshop site that we feel better represents the level of service we strive to offer.
🔗: argonautbooks.co.uk
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✍️ We’re hiring! Link to apply in our stories and the link in our bio.
For the first time in over two years we are looking for an individual (maybe you!) to join our team as a bookseller and social media manager.
Apply: forms.gle/UUKUjuis1ZSum9gT7
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For the first time in over two years we are looking for an individual (maybe you!) to join our team as a bookseller and social media manager.
Apply: forms.gle/UUKUjuis1ZSum9gT7
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November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
✍️ We’re hiring! Link to apply in our stories and the link in our bio.
For the first time in over two years we are looking for an individual (maybe you!) to join our team as a bookseller and social media manager.
Apply: forms.gle/UUKUjuis1ZSum9gT7
(1/3)
For the first time in over two years we are looking for an individual (maybe you!) to join our team as a bookseller and social media manager.
Apply: forms.gle/UUKUjuis1ZSum9gT7
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Can you feel it? The footsteps that follow behind you, just a little out of step with your own? The wind that seems to whisper words that feel dreadfully familiar yet remain beyond comprehension?
It’s not the rising of a dead god, it’s the Fourth Annual Halloween Season at Argonaut Books!
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It’s not the rising of a dead god, it’s the Fourth Annual Halloween Season at Argonaut Books!
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September 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Can you feel it? The footsteps that follow behind you, just a little out of step with your own? The wind that seems to whisper words that feel dreadfully familiar yet remain beyond comprehension?
It’s not the rising of a dead god, it’s the Fourth Annual Halloween Season at Argonaut Books!
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It’s not the rising of a dead god, it’s the Fourth Annual Halloween Season at Argonaut Books!
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Stock take time! We’ll be closed tomorrow and Thursday. If you have an order to collect we’ll be in the shop both days so just give us a knock.
Back to business as usual on Friday!
Back to business as usual on Friday!
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Stock take time! We’ll be closed tomorrow and Thursday. If you have an order to collect we’ll be in the shop both days so just give us a knock.
Back to business as usual on Friday!
Back to business as usual on Friday!
We were robbed last night. When it’s our stock or our money that is targeted, there’s insurance and systems in place for this, but when it’s stealing from a charity in an extremely direct way then we just can’t abide it.
scottishbooktrust.com/donate
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
scottishbooktrust.com/donate
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We were robbed last night. When it’s our stock or our money that is targeted, there’s insurance and systems in place for this, but when it’s stealing from a charity in an extremely direct way then we just can’t abide it.
scottishbooktrust.com/donate
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
scottishbooktrust.com/donate
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
🎟️ FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Join us for an evening talking ‘Private Rites’ with author Julia Armfield and chair Helen McClory to celebrate the book’s paperback launch!
More info at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/2nd-...
Join us for an evening talking ‘Private Rites’ with author Julia Armfield and chair Helen McClory to celebrate the book’s paperback launch!
More info at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/2nd-...
April 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🎟️ FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Join us for an evening talking ‘Private Rites’ with author Julia Armfield and chair Helen McClory to celebrate the book’s paperback launch!
More info at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/2nd-...
Join us for an evening talking ‘Private Rites’ with author Julia Armfield and chair Helen McClory to celebrate the book’s paperback launch!
More info at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/2nd-...
⚔️ A gorgeous night at Leith Theatre! 🐉
Thank you to everyone who came along to witness the epic conclusion of @lrlam.bsky.social and @hanfrankan.bsky.social’s respective series.
A truly gorgeous night in excellent company!
Thank you to everyone who came along to witness the epic conclusion of @lrlam.bsky.social and @hanfrankan.bsky.social’s respective series.
A truly gorgeous night in excellent company!
March 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
⚔️ A gorgeous night at Leith Theatre! 🐉
Thank you to everyone who came along to witness the epic conclusion of @lrlam.bsky.social and @hanfrankan.bsky.social’s respective series.
A truly gorgeous night in excellent company!
Thank you to everyone who came along to witness the epic conclusion of @lrlam.bsky.social and @hanfrankan.bsky.social’s respective series.
A truly gorgeous night in excellent company!
Join Argonaut Books and @bingewriting.bsky.social for a book launch with a difference. Music, a bar, mini-events, interactive art projects, and a literary raffle!
Proceeds from ticket sales and raffle entries will be donated to Alzheimer’s Scotland.
🎫More info: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/27th...
Proceeds from ticket sales and raffle entries will be donated to Alzheimer’s Scotland.
🎫More info: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/27th...
February 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Join Argonaut Books and @bingewriting.bsky.social for a book launch with a difference. Music, a bar, mini-events, interactive art projects, and a literary raffle!
Proceeds from ticket sales and raffle entries will be donated to Alzheimer’s Scotland.
🎫More info: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/27th...
Proceeds from ticket sales and raffle entries will be donated to Alzheimer’s Scotland.
🎫More info: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/27th...
🔔 New event alert! 🔔
We’ll be in the gorgeously renovated Leith Theatre for a true double-threat book launch. Join Argonaut Books, @lrlam.bsky.social, and @hanfrankan.bsky.social to discuss the epic finales of their respective series.
🎟️: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/13th...
We’ll be in the gorgeously renovated Leith Theatre for a true double-threat book launch. Join Argonaut Books, @lrlam.bsky.social, and @hanfrankan.bsky.social to discuss the epic finales of their respective series.
🎟️: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/13th...
February 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🔔 New event alert! 🔔
We’ll be in the gorgeously renovated Leith Theatre for a true double-threat book launch. Join Argonaut Books, @lrlam.bsky.social, and @hanfrankan.bsky.social to discuss the epic finales of their respective series.
🎟️: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/13th...
We’ll be in the gorgeously renovated Leith Theatre for a true double-threat book launch. Join Argonaut Books, @lrlam.bsky.social, and @hanfrankan.bsky.social to discuss the epic finales of their respective series.
🎟️: argonautbooks.co.uk/product/13th...
HIGH WINDS CLOSURE - 🌬️ 🌧️
Hello! An update to our hours tomorrow following the weather warning.
Regrettably this does affect our Sofar Sounds gig but this will be postponed not cancelled! Keep an eye out on via the channel you booked your ticket for updates.
Stay safe and see you on the weekend!
Hello! An update to our hours tomorrow following the weather warning.
Regrettably this does affect our Sofar Sounds gig but this will be postponed not cancelled! Keep an eye out on via the channel you booked your ticket for updates.
Stay safe and see you on the weekend!
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
HIGH WINDS CLOSURE - 🌬️ 🌧️
Hello! An update to our hours tomorrow following the weather warning.
Regrettably this does affect our Sofar Sounds gig but this will be postponed not cancelled! Keep an eye out on via the channel you booked your ticket for updates.
Stay safe and see you on the weekend!
Hello! An update to our hours tomorrow following the weather warning.
Regrettably this does affect our Sofar Sounds gig but this will be postponed not cancelled! Keep an eye out on via the channel you booked your ticket for updates.
Stay safe and see you on the weekend!
📚🎟️ OUR FIRST EVENT OF 2025 🎟️📚
Heartstopper meets Nimona meets Legends & Lattes in this stunning graphic novel where chef Soup must battle her evil boss in a fantastical competition for the soul of cooking itself!
@olliegerlach.bsky.social
Free tickets at the link below:
linker.ee/argonautbooks
Heartstopper meets Nimona meets Legends & Lattes in this stunning graphic novel where chef Soup must battle her evil boss in a fantastical competition for the soul of cooking itself!
@olliegerlach.bsky.social
Free tickets at the link below:
linker.ee/argonautbooks
December 29, 2024 at 11:48 AM
📚🎟️ OUR FIRST EVENT OF 2025 🎟️📚
Heartstopper meets Nimona meets Legends & Lattes in this stunning graphic novel where chef Soup must battle her evil boss in a fantastical competition for the soul of cooking itself!
@olliegerlach.bsky.social
Free tickets at the link below:
linker.ee/argonautbooks
Heartstopper meets Nimona meets Legends & Lattes in this stunning graphic novel where chef Soup must battle her evil boss in a fantastical competition for the soul of cooking itself!
@olliegerlach.bsky.social
Free tickets at the link below:
linker.ee/argonautbooks
Was just thinking about you Carrie! We’ve got you front and centre at the @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social market today 🧡
December 7, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Was just thinking about you Carrie! We’ve got you front and centre at the @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social market today 🧡
What a difference 3 years makes!
It’s Small Business Saturday today. When you support your local indies, this is the kind of real, tangible change you can effect.
We’re your neighbours, we’re a safe space, and we’ll be here doing this for as long as we can.
Thank you 🧡
#smallbusinesssaturday
It’s Small Business Saturday today. When you support your local indies, this is the kind of real, tangible change you can effect.
We’re your neighbours, we’re a safe space, and we’ll be here doing this for as long as we can.
Thank you 🧡
#smallbusinesssaturday
December 7, 2024 at 1:41 PM
What a difference 3 years makes!
It’s Small Business Saturday today. When you support your local indies, this is the kind of real, tangible change you can effect.
We’re your neighbours, we’re a safe space, and we’ll be here doing this for as long as we can.
Thank you 🧡
#smallbusinesssaturday
It’s Small Business Saturday today. When you support your local indies, this is the kind of real, tangible change you can effect.
We’re your neighbours, we’re a safe space, and we’ll be here doing this for as long as we can.
Thank you 🧡
#smallbusinesssaturday
❄️ Festive hours! We’ll be open throughout with later opening hours from the 13th-23rd.
As always, we’ll be open on Christmas Day. Whether you’re at a loose end, need out of the house, or aren’t or can’t be celebrating, we’ll be here with good cheer, mulled wine, and a warm spot out of the cold.
As always, we’ll be open on Christmas Day. Whether you’re at a loose end, need out of the house, or aren’t or can’t be celebrating, we’ll be here with good cheer, mulled wine, and a warm spot out of the cold.
November 29, 2024 at 9:51 AM
❄️ Festive hours! We’ll be open throughout with later opening hours from the 13th-23rd.
As always, we’ll be open on Christmas Day. Whether you’re at a loose end, need out of the house, or aren’t or can’t be celebrating, we’ll be here with good cheer, mulled wine, and a warm spot out of the cold.
As always, we’ll be open on Christmas Day. Whether you’re at a loose end, need out of the house, or aren’t or can’t be celebrating, we’ll be here with good cheer, mulled wine, and a warm spot out of the cold.
We’re bookbinding again!
After the success of our first bookbinding workshop (check out these amazing creations from last time!) with Cass Baron, we’re running a second course in the New Year.
🎟️📚 More info and tickets available at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/book...
After the success of our first bookbinding workshop (check out these amazing creations from last time!) with Cass Baron, we’re running a second course in the New Year.
🎟️📚 More info and tickets available at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/book...
November 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM
We’re bookbinding again!
After the success of our first bookbinding workshop (check out these amazing creations from last time!) with Cass Baron, we’re running a second course in the New Year.
🎟️📚 More info and tickets available at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/book...
After the success of our first bookbinding workshop (check out these amazing creations from last time!) with Cass Baron, we’re running a second course in the New Year.
🎟️📚 More info and tickets available at the link below:
argonautbooks.co.uk/product/book...
❄️SNOW DAY - HOURS UPDATE AND DISCOUNT BELOW ❄️
It’s snowing! And the shop is looking warm and cosy. But it’s also very slippy out there and a lot of the roads haven’t been gritted. We’re open as normal until 8pm tonight for books, hot drinks, and warmth!
It’s snowing! And the shop is looking warm and cosy. But it’s also very slippy out there and a lot of the roads haven’t been gritted. We’re open as normal until 8pm tonight for books, hot drinks, and warmth!
November 23, 2024 at 12:23 PM
❄️SNOW DAY - HOURS UPDATE AND DISCOUNT BELOW ❄️
It’s snowing! And the shop is looking warm and cosy. But it’s also very slippy out there and a lot of the roads haven’t been gritted. We’re open as normal until 8pm tonight for books, hot drinks, and warmth!
It’s snowing! And the shop is looking warm and cosy. But it’s also very slippy out there and a lot of the roads haven’t been gritted. We’re open as normal until 8pm tonight for books, hot drinks, and warmth!
A gorgeous evening of stories with Niall Moorjani! Every single performer tonight was outstanding, thank you to everyone who braved the bitter cold and made it along.
Watch this space for dates, times, and info about getting involved with next month’s spoken word night 🧡
#spokenword
Watch this space for dates, times, and info about getting involved with next month’s spoken word night 🧡
#spokenword
November 18, 2024 at 10:38 PM
A gorgeous evening of stories with Niall Moorjani! Every single performer tonight was outstanding, thank you to everyone who braved the bitter cold and made it along.
Watch this space for dates, times, and info about getting involved with next month’s spoken word night 🧡
#spokenword
Watch this space for dates, times, and info about getting involved with next month’s spoken word night 🧡
#spokenword