Book Week Scotland – now in its twelth year – is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country in November. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life come together to share the joy of reading. Together with Scottish Book Trust's curated programme, our partners deliver hundreds of unique, exciting events and activities that celebrate the transformative power of reading. They are joined in this celebration by Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators to bring a packed programme of events and projects to life.
Book Week Scotland would not exist without the creativity and dedication of its partner organisations. Their focus on providing bold, inspiring events and activities for their communities embodies the spirit of the week, building on its success and reach across Scotland year after year.
Visit www.scottishbooktrust.com to find out what's happening in your local area!
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READ MOREFort Kinnaird is hosting a free monthly book club in partnership with Musselburgh Library to bring the community together over the joy of reading.
READ MOREJoin the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home!
READ MOREOne Square is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Rare Birds Books to launch the ultimate Book Lovers Afternoon Tea taking place on Saturday 14th September!
READ MOREBestselling fantasy author Ben Aaronovitch comes to to Waterstones Edinburgh West End, to sign copies of The Masquerades of Spring, the new novella in the his brilliant Rivers of London series.
READ MOREThe Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with the one and only Jacqueline Wilson on Monday 16th September at the Assembly Rooms!
READ MOREJoin us at McDonald Road Library on 17th September for an author event with historical fiction writer Lawrence Battersby as he talks about the history behind his novel Dead Reckoning!
READ MOREJoin us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Wednesday 18th September when we will be joined by Rodge Glass to celebrate the release of his memoir Joshua in the Sky.
READ MORECelebrating the launch of Rosie's cookbook Good Time Cooking, Rosie MacKean and Twelve Triangles would love for you to come for dinner om Thursday 19th September!
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