An independent bookshop based in Edinburgh’s seaside community of Portobello

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poyums annaw by Len Pennie – Signed & Dedicated Editions and Bundles

Len Pennie's poyums was one of our standout books of 2024, and we're so excited that Len is back with her second poetry collection, poyums annaw, which will publish on 25th September. We've partnered with her and her publisher Canongate Books to create an exclusive Portobello Bookshop Edition of poyums annaw, in a beautiful electric blue colourway. It is now available to preorder and will be signed and dedicated by Len Pennie herself – and if you missed out on her debut collection, or would like both editions of poyums annaw, we're also offering bundle options!

Discoveries From Indie Presses

From fiction in translation to experimental novels and essays, here are our picks from our favourite small presses!