Would you like to hear about the hidden women of Scottish history or turn detective and investigate your own family history? If so, you are in luck, as these are just some of the highlights of Book Week Scotland, which this year is themed on "conversation".
East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust venues will host a range of exciting events between 18 and 24 November, with acclaimed authors reading from their works and sharing their inspirations.
We kick off celebrations on Monday 18 November with 'Where Are the Women?' with writer Sara Sheridan. The author, best known for historical fiction, will be at William Patrick Library from 6.30pm. Ms Sheridan will share the incredible stories of notable Scottish women who have shaped our history, but whose names are largely unknown.
On the morning of Tuesday 19 November, 'High Street Memories' at the same venue offers a chance to drop in and have a blether about times gone by in your local town.
Best-selling author Mary Paulson-Ellis will be talking about her much-anticipated historical mystery 'The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing' on Wednesday 20 November at 6.30pm in Milngavie Library. On the same day, Lennoxtown Library plays host to a 'Family Blether' over a cuppa and cake, with illustrator Anna Doherty.
If you want to get safer online, make sure you go along to our 'Phishing the Net' session in partnership with Police Scotland on the morning of Thursday 21 November in William Patrick Library.
The evening of Thursday (21) brings sees award-winning poet and novelist Claire Askew talking about her work at Bishopbriggs Library and local debut author Maura McRobbie will present a Q&A at Bearsden Library.
Strathkelvin Writers Group host a local writers' showcase on the afternoon of Friday 22 November at Bishopbriggs Library in a free, drop-in event.
To round off the week, the whole family is invited to Milngavie Library on Saturday 23 November for a drop-in Family Fun Day. Highlights include the chance to interview your relatives in our greenscreen studio, meet local authors, learn to become a family history detective and enjoy a vintage tea party.
Throughout the week, you’ll be able to judge our Book Week Scotland display competition by visiting our libraries and sharing and tagging your favourite displays on Facebook - www.facebook.com/EDLCCulture - and Twitter - @edlc_culture. You can also follow 'The Book That Hooked Me' social media posts which will reveal the favourite books of local people.
Cllr Vaughan Moody, Joint Leader of East Dunbartonshire Council and Chair of East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust, said, "We are delighted to be holding these events to celebrate Book Week Scotland and encourage everyone in the community to come along and share their love of reading.
"If you can't make it along, you can get involved in Book Week Scotland online. This is the perfect time to get signed up to your library or look out your membership card, stock up on books at home, and make time to relax and read."
Visit scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-scotland/events for more information and to book individual events.
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