Subjects as diverse as knitting, crime-solving and the world of bridges are on the menu as Aberdeen City Libraries celebrate Book Week Scotland this November.
Now in its thirteenth year, Book Week Scotland encourages people of all ages and walks of life to come together and share the joy of reading. The overall theme for this yea’s programme is Hope.
“Councillor Martin Greig, Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services Convener and culture spokesperson, said: “This year’s books have an amazing range of different themes and subjects. Each individual book has the potential to inspire and delight the reader.
“You can't underestimate the power of the written word so it is great that we are able to offer a programme of free events and activities in local libraries. This includes opportunities to meet and talk to the authors. Books can change lives so I encourage as many people as possible to take part in Book Week. It will be a great experience for book lovers.”
Working with a wide range of partners, Scottish Book Trust – the national charity changing lives through reading and writing – will deliver events and activities across the country between 18 – 24 November, funded by Creative Scotland and Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC).
Aberdeen City Libraries will be joining in the national celebrations with a programme of free author events and activities, that includes:
A Close Knit conversation with Jenny Colgan
Monday 18 November at Aberdeen Central Library 6pm – 7.30pm
One of the most successful and prolific authors of feel-good fiction in the UK, Jenny Colgan join us during Book Week Scotland for a special in conversation event to talk about her latest novel, Close Knit.
The novel follows Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious and romantic summer tale set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles.
An afternoon of crime with Harry Fisher at Bucksburn Library
Tuesday 19 November at Bucksburn Library 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Join us for a special 'afternoon of crime' with local author Harry Fisher.
Taking us back to the streets of Leith, in the fourth instalment of his Detective Melissa (Mel) Cooper crime series, Harry will be discussing 48 Hours, Then She Dies.
The Bridge Between Worlds with Gavin Francis
Wednesday 20 November at Aberdeen Central Library 6pm – 7.30pm
Rounding off our Book Week Scotland celebrations, Gavin Francis takes us on a journey across continents and times, from the Tay to the Thames, Scotland to Siberia, with The Bridge between Worlds. Exploring how these structures have impacted our lives and connect us both literally and metaphorically.
Each of the events will include a Q&A and signing while the event on the 18th will give the audience the opportunity to buy Close Knit.
In addition to our author events, there will also be events and activities for children and young people include in-Person Bookbug sessions and social media activities for all ages.
To reserve your place at one of our free events book online at http://bit.ly/ACLEventsCalendar, email libraryevents@aberdeencity.gov.uk or phone 01224 070707.
For full details of all Aberdeen City Libraires Book Week Scotland events and activities visit https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/book-week-scotland