FAQs
Can I order a book subscription from Night Owl Books?
Night Owl Books now offers a book subscription service, which you can order for yourself or a friend here.
Can I buy a gift card for Night Owl Books online?
Absolutely! You can purchase a gift card for Night Owl Books here, which can be used on our website to book upcoming events or signed and special editions. If you would like to purchase a gift voucher that can be used in store, please email us on hello@nightowlbooks.co.uk
Can I order books through Night Owl?
If you would like to order a book for collection from the shop, please do send us an email on hello@nightowlbooks.co.uk with its title, author name, and ISBN if possible. We'd be grateful if you could let us know how quickly you would need it to arrive, as delivery times vary between publishers.
Alternatively, you can order books to be delivered to your home via Bookshop.org, who are doing amazing work to support independent bookshops!
Do you accept National Book Tokens?
We accept National Book Tokens, and also offer our own gift cards, redeemable on books, gifts, or any purchase at Night Owl.
Can I pay by card?
Yes please! Due to the security risk that cash poses, we really would be grateful if you could pay by card rather than cash when making a purchase at Night Owl - we try to keep minimal cash on the premises. We're also charged significantly higher fees by our bank to deposit cash than we are by our card provider in transaction fees.
Can I order a gift for someone to collect from the shop - and can you gift wrap it?
Absolutely! If you'd like to buy a present for someone to collect from the shop, and have it gift wrapped for them, we'd be happy to do this for you when you purchase our gift wrap (priced at £2.95 per sheet). Please email us on hello@nightowlbooks.co.uk to arrange gift wrapping.
I'm buying a gift - can I bring it back if they already have it?
We're sorry, but we're unable to accept returns for items purchased in-store, except in the case of faulty or damaged goods. As a small shop with limited storage space, we tend to only keep one copy of each book on the shelf, and re-order as they sell, meaning that once you purchase a book from us, we'll order more stock to replace it. If you're unsure what to gift, we do however offer gift vouchers!
How can I hear about upcoming book clubs and events at Night Owl Books?
The best way to hear about upcoming events is to join our mailing list - which you can do via the sign up box at the bottom of this page - please add hello@nightowlbooks.co.uk to your email contacts list to avoid our e-newsletters being sent to your spam folder!
Can I organise an author event in the bookshop?
If you are a publisher looking to organise an event in the bookshop, please email us on hello@nightowlbooks.co.uk. Please note that we usually organise author events at least 3-6 months in advance.
We are particularly open to hosting events relating to international literature in translation, and fiction and non-fiction related to Georgia, Armenia, Italy, and France.
I'd love to work in a bookshop - can I work at Night Owl?
We're sorry, but as a small independent business we're not currently in a position to take on staff, and do not have any vacancies.
I am a writer/artist/maker - would you be interested in stocking my work at Night Owl?
If you would like to discuss the possibility of supplying your products to Night Owl, please contact us with details of your book/products, trade prices and terms. You might find this guide from the Booksellers Association helpful. Please note that we do not stock books that are only available through Amazon. Due to receiving an overwhelming number of enquiries, we will only reply when we believe that we are a good fit for your product/book.
Could you give me advice on my manuscript or getting my book published?
If you would like professional feedback on your manuscript or advice on publishing we highly recommend local author coach and copy editor Green Gables Editing.
Does Night Owl buy or exchange second-hand books?
We're sorry, but we cannot accept any second-hand book donations, and do not purchase second-hand books, but our colleagues at St Columba's Bookshop in North Berwick might be able to accept donations.
Can I use my World Book Day token at Night Owl Books?
Yes you can! You can exchange your World Book Day token for a free World Book Day book at Night Owl Books.