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BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND Literary celebration with Diana Gabaldon, Michel Faber, AL Kennedy and more Every November, Book Week Scotland heralds a seven-day celebration of the written word across the country. This year’s programme has a theme of ‘transformation’, and is packed full of appearances from literary big-hitters, as well as workshops, activities and reading events.
Headlining 2015’s event is Outlander author Diana Gabaldon (pictured), who will appear in conversation with historian and writer Neil Oliver at Stirling Castle’s Great Hall on Mon 23 Nov. Meanwhile, Michel Faber, is set to discuss his novel Under the Skin and its film adaptation at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh on Sun 29 Nov, while Scottish literary legend AL Kennedy will appear in conversation with James Robertson at Cove Burgh Hall (also on Sun 29 Nov).
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Other notable events include Kate Mosse (Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Wed 23 Nov), Val McDermid (Cove Burgh Hall, Sat 28 Nov), and Paula Hawkins (Waterstones West End, Edinburgh, Wed 25 Nov). Plus, there will be special appearances from Brian Blessed and Cathy Rentzenbrink in unusual locations across the country.
Meanwhile, Alan Cumming, Ian Rankin, Louis De Bernières, Andy McNab and Greg Proops will also be talking about some literary works that have changed their life. This is part of the #ThankBooks strand, which invites readers to share books that have made a big impact on them in some way. Happy reading week, book lovers. (Rebecca Monks) ■ Book Week Scotland, Mon 23–Sun 29 Nov.