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But n' Ben Books opened on Cameron Street in Stonehaven in 2025, run by owner Jane, who began her bookselling career aged thirteen at the Shetland Times Bookshop before working in stores around Scotland and later opening her own. The shop stocks a general mix of fiction, non-fiction and children's titles across a small, closely packed floor, with seating tucked among the shelves for browsing. Jane has set aside space for an intimate events programme, hosting local authors, storytelling sessions and occasional evenings for musicians and writers. Her own reading tastes run toward gothic horror, and the shop's stock reflects a personal, curated selection rather than a bestseller-driven range typical of larger retailers.