Armchair Books

Armchair Books has been a favourite stop for bibliophiles for more than fifteen years, who appreciate the way the shop combines an eclectic stock with a sterling regard for the health and safety of its customers. Notices kindly warn customers of the difficulties they might encounter when walking on the floor or eating a banana. The shop is in fact divided over two premises; number 72, closer to the Grassmarket, has an impressive stock of fiction, alphabetically arranged. Also, science fiction, poetry, myth, philosophy and Scottish. Number 74, next door, contains mostly factual books, a strong selection of antiquarian tomes and a dizzying array of light bulbs (energy efficient). A recent invasion of teddy bears is being subtly repelled. The shop mascot is a beautiful collie called Struan, who suffers existential angst and is mutlilingual (sic). The shop staff, from all corners of the globe, are usually friendly.