EVENTS
Scottish eoolt Forbilght continues until so oct; events in this promotion are marked (SBF).
Glasgow
I Joan lingard Fri 22. noon. John Smith & Son. 57 Vincent Street. 221 7472. Free. The popular Scots author will talk about her latest children's and adult titles. Night Fires (Hamish Hamilton £8.99) and After Colette (Sinclair-Stevenson £13.99). (SBF)
I Jill llewitson Mon 25. 6.30pm. John Smith & Son. 57 Vincent Street. 221 7472. Free. Talk by the author of Tam Blake & Co: The Scots in America 1540—1940 (Canongate £14.99). (SBF) I Jack Withers and Alasdair Gray Mon 25. 7.30pm. Hillhead Library. 348 Byres Road, 339 7223. Free. Reading by the author of A Real Glasgow Archipelago
(Argyll Publishing £4.95). and discussion J
with Gray. whose latest book is Ten Tales Tall and True (Bloomsbury £ 14.99). (SBF)
I Brian Townsend Wed 27. 6.30pm. John Smith & Son. 57 Vincent Street. 221 7472. Free. A chance to sample rare malt whiskies from Scotland’s vanished distilleries. as described in Townsend’s new book Scotch Missed: The Lost Distilleries of Scotland (Neil Wilson Publishing £14.99). (SBF)
I Helena Kennedy Thurs 28, 7.15pm. Waterstone‘s. 45/50 Princes Square. 221 9650. Free. The leading left-wing QC reading from and signing copies of her latest book, about women and British justice. now out in paperback — Eve Was Framed (Vintage £6.99).
I Frank Delaney Thurs 28. 6.30pm. John
Smith & Son. 57 Vincent Street. 221 7472. Free. The popular broadcaster, travel writer and novelist will talk about his latest book Walk to the Western Isles: After Boswell and Johnson (HarperCollins £20). (SBF)
I Glasgow City libraries Book Sale Fri 29. 2—7pm (disabled persons‘ preview Ham-noon) and Sat 30. 10am—4pm. Moir Hall. Mitchell Library. Kent Road. A must for impecunious bibliophiles. with records. cassettes and CDs also on sale.
I Edwin Morgan, Jackie Kay, Aldo Busi Mon 1. 7pm. See Glasgay! listings.
I Maureen llufly Tue 2. 7pm. See Glasgay! listings.
I lesbians Who Write Wed 3. 7pm. See Glasgay! listings.
I New lesbian Writers with llarpies and nulnes Thurs 4. 7pm. See Glasgay! listings.
I Jessies With Attitude Thurs 4. 10pm. See Glasgay! listings.
I Toni Shields Thurs 4. 6.30pm. John Smith & Son. 57 St Vincent Street. 221 7472. Free. Launch of the Herald diarist‘s
latest collection: Tom Shields Too: More Tom Shields Diaries (Mainstream £6.99). I Whisky Tasting with Gordon Brown
7' Wed 3. 7.15pm. Waterstone‘s. 45/50
: Princes Square. 221 9650. Free. Sample‘ ? the water of life under expert guidance
from the author of The Whisky Trails of
Scotland (Prion £14.95).
Edinburgh
I Keith Brockle Fri 22. 7pm. James Thin.
57 George Street. 225 4495 and Wed 27.
7pm. Portobello Library. 14 Rosefield
Avenue. 669 5115. Both free. lllustrated
; talks by the artist-author of Mountain
Reflections (Mainstream £14.99). (SBF)
; I Mairl lledderwlclr Sat 23. 10.30am.
James Thin. 57 George Street. 225 4495. Free. Children’s talk and demonstration on how books are manufactured. followed by a reading from the author's latest book Katie Morag and the New Pier (Bodley Head £8.99). (SBF)
I Peter Ilstlnov Sat 23. 12.30pm. Waterstone‘s, 128 Princes Street. 226 2666. Free. The actor/playwright will be signing copies of his latest book Still At Large (Michael O’Mara £13.99).
I Brian Townsend Mon 25. 7pm. James Thin. 57 George Street. 225 4495. Free. A chance to sample rare malt whiskies from Scotland's vanished distillen’es. as described in Townsend’s new book Scotch Missed: The Lost Distilleries of Scotland (Neil Wilson Publishing £14.99). (SBF) I Joan llngard Mon 25. 7pm. James Thin. 53—59 South Bridge. 556 6743. Free. The popular Scots author will talk about her latest children’s and adult titles, Night Fires (Hamish Hamilton £8.99) and After Colette (Sinclair-Stevenson £13.99). (SBF)
I Kenneth iloy Tue 26. 7.30pm. James Thin. 53—59 South Bridge. 556 6743. Free. The popular Scotland on Sunday columnist reading from his new book The Closing Headlines: lnside Scottish Broadcasting (Carrick Media £11.95). (SBF)
I llelena Kennedy Wed 27, 7pm. Waterstone‘s. 128 Princes Street. 226 2666. Free. The leading left-wing QC reading from and signing copies of her latest book. about women and British justice. now out in paperback - Eve Was Framed (Vintage £6.99).
I .lllnnty Black Wed 27. 7pm. Fountainbridge Library. Dundee Street. 229 4588. Free. A talk by the TV and radio writer. author of History's Mysteries (St Andrew Press £5.50). about some of Scotland's historical conundrums. (SBF)
I launch of liebel Inc. issue 4 Thurs 28. 8pm. Upstairs at Ryrie’s Bar. Haymarket. info 659 6336. £2.50 (£1.50). Kick ofi‘ of the latest instalment of the ‘short sharp shock’ fiction magazine. With readings from lrvine Welsh. Shug Hanlan and others, Dlus 'Bar. Music. Magic.’
I leah lenernan Thurs 28. 10.30am. Muirhouse Library. 15 Pennywell Court. 332 1282. Free. lllustrated talk by the author of Into The Foreground: A Century of Scottish Women itt Photographs (NMS/Alan Sutton Publishing £15.99). (SBF)
I Sue lawrence Thurs 28, 7pm. Blackhall Library. 56 Hillhouse Road. 336 3277. Free. Demonstration by the former Masterchef of some recipes from her new book Food With Flair (£14.99) (SBF)
I Arnold Kemp Thurs 28. 7.30pm. Craigmillar Library. 7 Niddrie Marischal Gardens. 669 4095. Free. The editor of the Herald will talk about his book Hollow Drum ? — Scotland Since the War (Mainstream £14.99). (SBF)
I lioy Dennis Mon 1. 7pm. Coffee Room. James Thin. 57 George Street. 225 4495. Free. lllustrated talk by the co-author of The Loch: A Year in the Life of a Scottish Loch (BBC Books £16.99).
I Ioni Bryan, Janet Mclnnes, Angus Dunn Sun 31. 8pm. Tron Ceilidh House. Hunter Square. info 0333 36491. Free. Monthly Shore Poets meeting. with three poets associated with Northwords magazine reading from their recent work. plus music from singer-guitarist Hugh Dailly.
I Women In Publishing: Aileen Paterson Thurs 4. 7.30pm. Filmhouse. Lothian Road. info Alison Jones. 343 2050/557 4571. Free. The popular Scots children's author and publisher will talk about ‘The Amazing Story of the Amazing
I Publishing House’. All welcome.
82 The List 22 October—4 November 1993
WATERSTONE'S BOOKSELLERS
Waterstone's West End
Sir Peter Ustinov will be signing copies of his latest book
USTINOV STILL AT LARGE
on Saturday 23rd October 12.30pm
128 Princes Street, Edinburgh 031 226 2666
SCOTTISH BOOK FORTNIGHT 1993
MAIRI HEDDERWICK
KENNETH ROY
SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER
10.30pm James Thin, 57 George Street, Edinburgh. A talk and demonstration for children on how books are made, followed by a reading from the popular author’s new book Katie Morag and the New Pier.
(Contact: Sheila Maher ~ 031 225 4495.)
MONDAY 25 OCTOBER
ALASDAIR GRAY AND JACK WITHERS
7.30pm Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow. Discussion and readings by Alasdair Gray, author of Ten Tales Tall and True, and Jack Withers, author of A Real Glasgow Archipelago. Free tickets available from Hillhead Library. (Contact: Janette Blakeway ~ 041 221 7030.)
TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER
7.30pm James Thin, 53-59 South Bridge, Edinburgh. Readings by Scotland’s Critic of the Year from his new book The Closing Headlines: Inside Scottish Broadcasting, with live music and refreshments. Free tickets available from James Thin. (Contact: Patricia Britton ~ 031 556 6743.)
For a free programme and further information on the Fortnight, contact the Scottish Book Marketing Group, Scottish Book Centre, 137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 lBG Tel: 031 228 6866.