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The Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh

Left-Handed Booksellers of London #3 / 3
by Garth Nix
The Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh (Left-Handed Booksellers of London #3) by Garth Nix
⧗ 9.58 / 7
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The upcoming The Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh is the third book in Left-Handed Booksellers of London series by Garth Nix.

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Release date: October 21, 2027

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Garth Nix

Garth Nix

In Garth Nix’s worlds, the dead rarely stay quiet, magic obeys ancient and perilous rules, and courage often looks like a teenager holding a bell, a sword, and the weight of two realms. Best known for the Old Kingdom series, Nix has carved out a space in fantasy literature that hums with mythic resonance and emotional depth—where necromancers clash with free magic creatures and heroines face destiny with grit rather than grandeur.

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Nix grew up in Canberra, absorbing stories that blurred the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary. He worked in bookstores, publishing, and even the Australian Army Reserve before turning his attention fully to fiction. That eclectic journey quietly shaped his writing—there’s a sense in his stories that the fantastical doesn’t sit apart from reality, but seeps into it through forgotten doorways and ancient bloodlines.

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His writing stands out for its balance of lyrical prose and relentless pace. In books like Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen, readers find a fantasy realm shaped not just by spectacle, but by laws, lore, and moral ambiguity. Nix doesn’t write neat good-versus-evil tales; instead, he explores the burden of responsibility, the cost of power, and the silence between the bells—those moments of decision where everything changes.

Over the decades, his work has resonated with readers across generations. He’s been translated into more than 40 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide—not because of hype, but because of how deeply his stories stay with you. Whether through the dark, bell-bound corridors of Death or the dusty paths of Ancelstierre, his worlds linger, shaped as much by sorrow and sacrifice as by magic.

Asked once if he ever grew tired of fantasy, Nix replied, "The real world is weird enough already. Fantasy just lets me shape that weirdness into something that makes sense to me." That quiet philosophy, and the steady pulse of humanity beneath his monsters and mages, is what continues to make his books not just unforgettable, but essential.

Left-Handed Booksellers of London

In a London where the mundane and the mystical collide, the Left-Handed Booksellers of London series takes readers on a whirlwind adventure through a city steeped in hidden magic and ancient lore. This isn’t your typical urban fantasy—here, magical booksellers are not just librarians, but fierce protectors of reality, guarding against the wild forces of the Old World that constantly threaten to spill into the present.

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At the heart of the story is Susan Arkshaw, an art student whose search for her mysterious father plunges her into this secretive world. What begins as a personal quest quickly becomes something much more dangerous as she finds herself entangled with a family of magical beings, each with their own role in keeping the balance between the supernatural and the everyday. But the booksellers have their own agendas, and not everyone can be trusted.

Enter Merlin, the charming and unpredictable left-handed bookseller, who uses both his considerable fighting skills and his magical prowess to protect the city from lurking threats. Together with his intellectual and savvy sister Vivien, Merlin helps Susan navigate a landscape where magical creatures, ancient prophecies, and hidden truths are just a few of the dangers that await.

This series expertly blends fast-paced action, quirky humor, and an immersive alternate history of London where myths and legends live just around the corner. It’s a world where knowledge is power, and the very bookshelves are a battleground. With a rich, detailed world that feels both familiar and entirely new, the Left-Handed Booksellers of London series offers a fresh take on magical realism, grounded in sharp character dynamics and a growing sense of wonder.

If you’re drawn to stories where the hidden world is just beneath the surface, and where every book might hold a secret that could change everything, this series invites you to open its pages and discover a magical world you never knew existed.


Left-Handed Booksellers of London consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London (Left-Handed Booksellers of London #1)
★ 8.00 / 2
The Sinister Booksellers of Bath (Left-Handed Booksellers of London #2)
⧗ 9.00 / 1
The Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh (Left-Handed Booksellers of London #3)
⧗ 9.58 / 7


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