Canongate Books

I bought the book Guantanamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi directly from Canongate via their website, as they were offering a discount offer with the release of the book. I am delighted by their service: not only did the book arrive extremely quickly, but they offer a free extra book with every online purchase! Not only did I receive a handpicked book to go alongside my purchased title (Redeployment by Phil Klay), but they also wrote me a lovely and thoughtful handwritten note (by Jo) with it! Such high class service in this day and age! I am delighted.
PS — the two books were also excellent too, five stars for each of those also! (for my full review visit the relevant titles on Goodreads).

Throughout my time in Edinburgh I have obtained a habit of visiting old second hand book shops, influenced by my habit of reading. And through my reading I have come to appreciate one of the most well known publishers in Edinburgh, Canongate Books.
Set up in the 1990s, it is not as large as the mainstream publishers, but through time Canongate has emerged as one of the best places for writers to publish their books. The company promotes new writers as well as old ones, whilst also keeping that distinct Scottish character. They have also branched out by publishing books by Nick Cave and soon will publish the first book by Dizzee Rascal! (Not bad for small independent publishers).
If you want a read, then Canongate will have a lot to offer!