ARGONAUT BOOKS

Join us in the bookshop for a very special one off bookclub just for August - come and chat 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' by Matt Dinniman!

Whether you've read it already, it's on your been on your 'to read' pile, or you're on number 8 of the series, we'd love to see you.

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One man. One cat.

One alien invasion. Infinite chaos. Dive into the first explosive Dungeon Crawler Carl adventure - a wild mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and twisted survival comedy.

‘If there’s a better LitRPG than Dungeon Crawler Carl, I haven’t read it’ Shirtaloon, author of He Who Fights Monsters--You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic, intergalactic game show. That’s what.

And now Coast Guard veteran Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, must try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game-like, trap-filled, fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality TV show with countless viewers across the galaxy. So not only do they have to stay alive, but they also need to earn ratings based on their performance.

Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas.

This ain’t your ordinary game show. Keeping viewers entertained is essential. Survival, however, is not.

Book Fringe FAQ

How do I get to the bookshop?

We are situated on all major bus routes which run down Leith Walk, with the 7,14,16,25 and 49 stopping directly outside our front door. If you’re driving, we have a big Tesco car park right behind the shop whihch allows for up to three hours parking. Please do be aware that the Tram is currently culminating service at Edinburgh West End due to ongoing issues, and so will not be serving the Foot of the Walk Tram stop.

Will your café remain open?

Our café will stay open to provide both hot and cold drinks throughout the evening. 

What are your accessibility arrangements in the shop? 

Our shop is a fully accessible venue, set over one level and designed to acccomodate both wheelchairs and prams. Do let us know should you have any further accessibility concerns and a member of staff will be happy to help.