Aberdeen City Libraries are once again delighted to take part in Book Week Scotland, the annual celebration of books.
This year’s fantastic events include:
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.
Follow Gertie MacIntyre from knitting circle to air stewardess in this glorious and romantic summer tale set in Scotland’s windswept Northern isles.
The event will include a Q+A with book sale and signing.
48hrs, Then She Dies - An Afternoon of Crime with Harry Fisher
Tuesday 19 November, 2.30pm at Bucksburn Library
Join us this Book Week Scotland 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.
This event will include a Q&A plus book sale and signing.
The Bridge Between Worlds with Gavin Francis
Wednesday 20 November at Central Library, 6pm - 7.30pm
Celebrate Book Week Scotland with us as 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.
This event will include a Q&A and book signing.
Bookbug sessions
Bookbug sessions are free, fun and friendly events for children aged 0-5 and their parent/carer to enjoy together. Celebrate Book Week Scotland with one of our special Bookbug sessions themed around 'Hope'.
Booking opens seven days in advance.
Friday 22 November, 2.15pm at Cove Library
Your Stories: Scotland's Stories Book
As part of Book Week Scotland's annual writing project - Your Stories - they asked people all over Scotland to submit stories inspired by this year’s theme, Hope.
A selection of these stories have been published in a free book for Book Week Scotland and copies of the book are available to pick up from the libraries across the city during Book Week Scotland (Monday 18 - Saturday 23 November).