18 Jul, 2023
Hiv ye bocht onything fae Doric Books? We’d be fair trickit iv ye’d gie’s a review. Scan e code or click on e link an tell’s fit ye think.
Have you bought anything from Doric Books? We’d be delighted if you’d give us a review. Scan the code or click on the link and tell us what you think.
21 Jun, 2023
It’s officially Independent Buikshop Week!
E week will last fae Saturday 17th-23rd June 2023.
Independent Bookshop Week wis first launched back in 2006 (near 20 year ago!) an is pairt o e ‘Buiks Are My Bag’ campaign. It wis originally created tae celebrate aa independent beukshoppies aa ower e countra, an e impact aat they hae on thir local communities.
We wint tae say a muckle thanks tae aa o oor retailers fa stock oor buiks. We cudnae dee't athout ye.
It's officially Independent Bookshop Week!
The week will last from Saturday 17th-24th June 2023.
Independent Bookshop Week was first launched back in 2006 (almost 20 years ago!) and is a part of the ‘Books Are My Bag’ campaign. It was originally created to celebrate all independent bookshops nationwide, and the impact that they have had on their local communities.
We want to say a massive thank you to all of our retailers who stock our books. We couldn't do it without you.
14 Apr, 2023
Doric Books is fair trickit tae announce aat Cedric e Flapper Skate’ll bi included in e April issue o Books From Scotland online magazine.
April’s theme is ‘Open Up’ an it’ll feature novels tae dee wi imagination, new ideas, regeneration, an rejuvenation. We think aat Cedric wid bi fair trickit tae hear iss news!
Books From Scotland specialise in representin e literature creatit in e stotter o a country aat is Scotlan. They promote a diverse range o ideas an stories thro thoughtfu characters, themes, an voices. If ye’re in need o sum new buik recommendations an wint tae stick tae e roots o Scotlan, then leuk nae farrer.
Cedric e Flapper Skate is een o mony o oor bonnie buiks aimed at e loons an quines fae e Northeast o Scotlan. Supportit bi MacDuff Marine Aquarium, e story follaes e real-life adventures o Cedric, an endangerit flapper skate an foo he fun safety at e aquarium. E entire story is written in Doric tae encourage bairns tae learn e leid an keep it gaun fur years tae cum. We wintit tae say a muckle thanks tae e Doric Board an the Scottish book Trust fa supportit us wi iss buik.
Iv ye’re interestit in iss issue, then keep a wee leukie oot fur September as we micht hae anither feature (nae spilers!)
Check oot e article here: https://booksfromscotland.com/book/cedric-e-flapper-skate/
Doric Books is delighted to announce that Cedric e Flapper Skate will be included in the April issue of Books From Scotland online magazine.
April’s theme is ‘Open Up’ which will feature novels relating to ideas of imagination, new ideas, regeneration, and rejuvenation. We think that Cedric would be rather happy to hear this news!
Books From Scotland specialise in representing the literature created within the beautiful country that is Scotland. They promote a diverse range of ideas and stories through thoughtful characters, themes, and voices. If you are ever in need of some new book recommendations and want to stick to the roots of Scotland, then look no further!
Cedric e Flapper Skate is one of many of our lovely books aimed at the boys and girls from the Northeast of Scotland. Supported by MacDuff Marine Aquarium, the story follows the real-life adventures of Cedric, an endangered flapper skate and how he found safety within the aquarium. The entire story is written in Doric to encourage children to learn the language and keep it going for years to come. We wanted to say a huge thanks to the Doric Board and the Scottish Book Trust as they supported us for this book.
If you are interested in this issue, then keep a little eye out for September as we may have another feature (no spoilers!).
Check out the issue here: https://booksfromscotland.com/book/cedric-e-flapper-skate/
07 Apr, 2023
Mark yer calendars cos Doric Books’ll be hostin a stall at e Inverurie Easter Fair on Sunday 16th April!
Fur jist £2 entry, cum along tae Inverurie toon hall fae 10am tae 2pm an say hello tae us (a free soft drink is included in e price!). We’ll be sellig oor beuks, includin sum o yer favourites like: Cedric e Flapper Skate, Fitba Legends, an Nae Place Like Hame.
E Fair’ll hae local crafts, e best sma businesses goods, second haun toys an claes, alangside a raffle an bottle stall. Fa can say no tae yon?
Aabody’s welcum an under 12s are free entry!
E event is a fundraiser fur North Street Toddlers group.
We houp tae see ye aa ere!
Mark your calendars as Doric Books will be hosting a stall at the Inverurie Easter Fair on Sunday 16th April!
For just £2 entry, come along to Inverurie town hall from 10am to 2pm and say hello to us (a free soft drink is included in the price!). We will be selling our books, including some of your favourites like: Cedric e Flapper Skate, Fitba Legends, and Nae Place Like Hame.
The Fair will also have local crafts, the best small businesses goods, second hand toys and clothes, alongside a raffle and bottle stall. Who can say no to that?
Everyone is welcome and under 12s will enter for free!
The event is a fundraiser for the North Street Toddlers group.
We hopes to see you all there!
