Our first “regular” month after the fun of the opening day and Easter holidays. We’ve seen a much wider selection of people coming in and books being sold; here are a couple of “bestsellers” and our own personal picks from May. We have most in the shop but click on the pictures…
Tickets are now on sale for second author event with the exceptional writer and historian Mary W Craig. She has written a number of books, but readers of our blog will know that she wrote our April Bestseller Borders Witch Hunt, as well as the equally popular Agnes Finnie. Mary has a…
Our first month was great fun and we’ve loved getting Heron & Willow up and running. Here we’ll share what has proved popular in the shop and what the three of us have been enjoying too. Click on any covers or titles to see them on our online shop. Bestsellers Books: It’s…
On June 17th, as part of Independent Bookshop week, we are delighted to host Heron & Willow's first Author event. Joining us in the shop will be Douglas Jackson, born and raised here in Jedburgh. Tickets are on sale now. Douglas Jackson is a veteran of the historical fiction genre, with…
(as a bookseller that also stocks vinyl, I was asked by Booksellers.org to share my thoughts on music & books for Record Store Day) Music was my earliest passion and until the start of this month it was also my job. Since 2011 I have delivered the annual award winning metropolitan…
The idea of opening a bookshop had been in my head for around 9 months. Back then, I’d perhaps committed 50% to it in my head and started learning about how it all works. The key was finding a space in my town for it to live, for a good part…
When we first moved to Jedburgh, it felt like we were on holiday. Learning the places to go and the things to see was part of the fun of moving somewhere new as a family. We’ve since learnt Jedburgh can be the kind of place people stop off for a break…
Things don't always go to plan. Our original plan was for Heron & Willow to open on World Book Day but alas, it wasn't to be. There are plenty of bookshops in the Scottish Borders for you to visit and explore and enjoy the day, but what we have done is…
Upon hearing the news, most people respond with a combination of raised eyebrows, grins and mild squeals of excitement. And then comes the question; why a bookshop…? I expect every person who has ever opened a bookshop has a different answer but - hopefully - has a shared passion for books.…