Waterstones Booksellers

Thank you so much to everyone who celebrated the launch of House of Flame and Shadow with us earlier this week! We had a wonderful time and loved putting on a Sarah J. Maas quiz for you all!

We still have copies of the standard edition of House of Flame and Shadow in store for anyone who hasn’t bought one yet!

Our Books of the Month for February 🤩📚

A compelling eco-thriller from a Booker-winning icon, the fascinating stories of Britain’s churches, art history meets dark academia mystery, a powerful hymn to nature and the cosmos, and a children’s adventure steeped in Chinese folklore; embrace our fantastic selection of Books of the Month for February.

As always, you get a free hot drink in our cafe with each purchase of one of our Books of the Month! ☕️

From the author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens comes a compelling closed community thriller, as a former movie star throws a select party on a private Greek island whilst a murderer lurks in the shadows.

You can pick up a copy of The Fury at half price in store and online!

Join us on Tuesday 30th January at 7pm to celebrate Sarah J Maas’ House of Flame and Shadow*! 🔥

We will have lots of exciting surprises including a quiz and prize for the best dressed! 🐉

Click the link in our bio to get your tickets now!

*exclusive editions for this event are for attendees only. Books cannot be posted out.

New fiction! 😍📚

If you’re looking for your next read, we have a fantastic selection of brand new novels to choose from! Any of these titles would offer the perfect escape from the January blues ❄️

Are any of these on your list?

We are so excited to announce our upcoming event with the wonderful Kate Foster! Kate joins us alongside D.V. Bishop to celebrate the paperback release of her compelling historical novel, The Maiden.

Set in Edinburgh and inspired by a real life case, The Maiden revolves around a respectable noblewoman accused of the shocking murder of her lover.

We hope you will join us for what will be an incredible evening with two fantastic writers! Tickets are available to purchase on our website. 🎟️

James Oswald joins us in February to celebrate his new release, For Our Sins, the latest in the Inspector McLean series. 📕

‘There's a killer stalking the streets of Edinburgh. Is it time for McLean to get back to doing what he does best?’

This is sure to be a great event including a talk, Q&A and signing so grab your tickets via the link in our bio now! 🎟️

We will be joined by next month to celebrate his wonderful new book, The Book of Doors! 🚪

Gareth will be joined by and this is sure to be a good night so grab your ticket via the link in our bio now 🎟️

Work in a school, library or university? Check out our offers on account orders! 📚

Additional discount is available for Scotland Excel Framework users.

For more info please email [email protected] ✉️

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Thank you so much to Kaner for visiting us today and signing copies of Godkiller, our brilliant Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of the Month! ✨

A slayer of gods and a disillusioned knight must join forces in a perilous quest to defeat an indestructible deity in Kaner's breathtaking fantasy debut.

Hannah was also kind enough to bring us in a very exciting proof copy of the sequel to Godkiller 👀.

Pick up a signed copy of Godkiller this week! As always, you get a free hot drink on us with every purchase of one of our Books of the Month! ☕️

New Olivie Blake just in! 😍✨

The Dark Academia phenomenon reaches a nerve-shredding climax as betrayal and intrigue abound for the Society's remaining recruits.

You can purchase this gorgeous Waterstones Exclusive Edition both in store and online!

We are joined by and in February to discuss Callum’s book Squeaky Clean!📕

‘Weaving a gripping story around one widely unpopular Detective Inspector, an unfortunate car wash owner and a psychopathic gang leader from Glasgow's heinous underbelly, McSorley's masterful debut thriller brims with blood, brilliantly drawn characters and pitch-black humour.’

Get your tickets via the link in our bio!🎟️

Join us on Friday 2nd February as we celebrate Matt Coyne’s new release Frank & Red.📕

‘Frank & Red are a mess. Frank is a grumpy old curmudgeon. He is estranged from his friends, his son, and the ever-changing world beyond his front gate.

And then Red moves in next door.

Sometimes, the friend you need is the one you never saw coming.’

We’ll be in for a wonderful night hearing Matt discuss this book, along with a Q&A and signing, so if you’d like to join us grab your ticket via Waterstones.com now! Just search for Waterstones West End on the Event page. 📚

New year, new books.📚🎉

Introducing January’s Books of the Month. Including the very first sci-fi book of the month, Godkiller!

Remember, you can get a free hot drink in our cafe with a purchase of any of these, so come in from the cold and treat yourself to your next read. 📖☕️

Looking for gift recommendations for readers over eight years old? We’ve got you covered!

Our children’s booksellers have selected some of their favourite books from the last year.

Are any of these on your Christmas list? 🎁✨🎄

Today we’re sharing our gift recommendations for children!

On the first slide, we have selected some books for younger years, while the second picture features some beautiful gift books to spark readers’ imaginations!

If you’d like more recommendations, do pop in store and ask one of our booksellers! 🎁✨

Gift ideas for those with green fingers! 🪴🌱🌻

If you know someone who loves gardening, look no further! These books would make an excellent Christmas present 🎁.

Just in: the fifth volume of the Heartstopper series! 😍

The phenomenally popular series returns with Nick and Charlie very much in love but Nick's planned move to university hanging over their lasting future.

Why not pick up a copy for yourself or a loved one today? ✨🎁

For the Agatha Christie lover in your life. 🔍

We have a great selection of her books and themed gifts on our ground floor. 📚

It was a pleasure to have the fabulous in store today!

Michael signed lots of copies of The Cat Prince, his new poetry collection, and Boy Friends. Why not pick up a lovely signed copy this week? They’d make a wonderful gift for the literature lover in your life! 💖🐈

Looking for the perfect gift for the classics book lover in your life? 📖

Look no further, we have plenty of beautiful books, gifts and games for you to pick up in-store now. 🎁

Need a Christmas present for a music lover in your life? 🎸 Look no further…

From Dolly Parton to The Cure, we have music-themed gifts galore! And these new titles would make perfect Christmas presents this year! 🎁

Do you need a Christmas gift for a movie lover? We’ve got you sorted! 🎁

From brand new biographies to blockbuster board games, we have a large range of books and gifts perfect for the film buff in your life 🎬

You can find even more selection in our Film & TV section on the 2nd floor, too!

Thank you so much to Gary Maclean for visiting us today! He kindly signed copies of his wonderful new cookbook Scottish Celebrations, which is full of festive recipes! 🎄

This cookbook would make a perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas. Pop in and grab a signed copy while we have them! 🎁

As it’s the 1st December, we’ve decided to compile a Christmas gift giving guide for you all! 🎁🎄

Each day, we’ll post some gift recommendations tailored to different interests. From the foodie in your life, to the history buff, we will have all of your loved ones covered!

We thought we’d start with our cookery/baking recommendations! If you know someone who is just getting into cooking, or even if they’re a pro already, you can’t go wrong with any of these titles!