Paging all book lovers

Lighthouse Bookshop have launched the Lighthouse Life

Raft to help keep afloat those booklovers who can no longer visit the shop in West Nicolson Street.

It is essentially a collection of author interviews, bookseller recommends and readings, blog pieces and special spotlights on debut books and new releases.

The Lighthouse online shop is accepting all book orders. Email the titles and the shop will send a payment link and arrange dispatch.lighthousebookshop.com

Golden Hare Books in Stockbridge are working hard during the Covid-19 outbreak to add as many books as they can to their online bookshop.

"We are keeping the stock curated to our very best books so people who are self-isolating can still order." They are also offering free delivery to all EH postcodes and a flat rate of £2.50 for the rest of the UK. Orders by phone 0131 225 7755 or email mail@ goldenharebooks.com goldenharebooks.com

The Portobello Book Shop offers an online service. They say: “Thank you so much for your support in the past few weeks, and we’ll need it in the coming months as well. Indie bookshops rely on customers like ours to keep us going and we look forward to seeing you all in the shop again someday in the future.” theportobellobookshop.com Topping & Company in Blenheim Place are adding to their online offering. You can also call 0131 546 4202 or email edinburgh@ toppingbooks.co.uk to place an order. Delivery is free on orders over £50, otherwise £2 charge.