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Due to the popularity of our free local delivery service we are now extending this for a trial period to cover all Dundee postcode areas (DD1-DD5) as well as Carnoustie (DD7). We try to deliver all books on the same day they are ordered. Have a look at our selection in the bookshelves section of this website :) Please share this news with family and friends who enjoy reading and supporting local small businesses. #shoplocal #allinittogether #supportindiebookshops 📚🚗😊

Book Club 7 signed in for their first virtual meeting on 23rd April. Unfortunately, only three members were able to make it on the night. We discussed ‘How long ‘til black future month’ by N.K. Jemsin and ‘The Immortalists’ by Chloe Benjamin. Two members had read each so sadly discussion was quite short on both books. Sarah who picked ‘How long ‘til black future month’ did so because she had very much enjoyed the writer’s earlier novel and thought that it would be interesting to read her collection of short stories. Anthologies can always be a challenge in book clubs...

Five members of Book Club 6 met online for their first virtual meeting on 21st April. We had an enjoyable half hour where we talked about ‘The Aosawa Murders’ by Riku Onda and ‘The Beekeeper of Aleppo’ by Christy Lefteri. The Aosawa Murders scored 14.5 out of 25. The general agreement was that it had been an interesting book to read as the structure of the book was different from the normal murder mystery formula and had made them pay close attention to who was speaking as the narrative changed from chapter to chapter. One member said that she had...

Book Club 4 had their first virtual meeting on 16th April where we discussed two books; the unmaking of Ellie Rook by Sandra Ireland, and the Aosawa Murders by Riku Onda. Eight of the group managed to make it online and managed, with the help of hand signals, to have a good conversation about both books. The Unmaking of Ellie Rook was up first. All agreed that it was good to read a book which was set in an area not far away (Aberdeenshire) and that had added to their enjoyment. Different members identified with different characters in the book,...

Dear Bookhouse customers, Here is an update about what’s going on with us in light of the current public health crisis, and its impact on our bookshop. To help prevent spread of the Coronavirus, and to protect the wellbeing of our customers and staff, the Bookhouse temporarily closed its doors on Monday 23 March until further notice. During these times you can still order online at www.thebookhousemonifieth.co.uk where we offer free local delivery on all orders in Carnoustie, Monifieth and Broughty Ferry areas. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep abreast of what’s new and recommended, and please do follow us...