BOOKS | Highlights
THE AMBER SHADOWS
IRVINE WELSH & LANDWORDS
MAGGIE O’FARRELL:
LAUNCH Waterstones, Thu 7 Apr, waterstones.com/ bookshops/edinburgh- west-end Author Lucy Ribchester (The Hourglass Factory) launches her latest novel, set at Bletchley Park during the Second World War. See preview, page 60.
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ROBERT CARLYLE Usher Hall, Sun 10 Apr, usherhall.co.uk Acclaimed author Irvine Welsh is joined by actor Robert Carlyle as he launches his new novel, The Blade Artist, which catches up with Welsh’s iconic character, Francis Begbie (played by Carlyle in Trainspotting).
Callendar House, Sat 16-Sun 17 Apr & Sat 14-Sun 15 May, falkirk. gov.uk/cultural Festival of words and creativity taking place over two weekends, bringing together authors, artists, storytellers and audiences to explore the idea of ‘place’.
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE
Mitchell Library, Mon 23 May, ayewrite.com Author Maggie O’Farrell discusses her latest novel, This Must Be The Place, which explores a marriage: the forces that keep it together, and the ones that tear it apart. Part of Aye Write!.
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GLASGOW
STORY CAFE Glasgow Women’s Library, every Thu, womenslibrary.org.uk Lunch and some stories – a winning combination.
TIPS FOR GIRLS Glasgow Women’s Library, Thu 7 Apr & Thu 5 May, womenslibrary. org.uk Hear advice, both helpful and not so helpful, on a variety of subjects including relationships, family planning and beauty. The tips are taken from the library’s archive and, combined with short films in the National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive, will form a future exhibition
SCOTTISH WRITER’S CENTRE SPRING SPEAKEASY
CCA, Tue 12 Apr, cca-glasgow. com An evening of new Scottish writing at this speakeasy with readings in English, Gaelic and Scots.
KATE TEMPEST: THE BRICKS THAT BUILT THE HOUSES
Mitchell Library, Thu 14 Apr, ayewrite.com Award-winning poet and rapper Kate Tempest reads from and discusses debut novel, The Bricks that Built the Houses: a multi-generational tale of drugs, desire and belonging. Part of Aye Write!.
SEEDS OF THOUGHT POETRY NIGHT
CCA, Fri 22 Apr & Fri 13 May, cca- glasgow.com A relaxed evening of spoken word and music for seasoned and new performers; plus open mic if you’d like to get involved.
BOOK GIVEAWAY PARTY Glasgow Women’s Library, Sat 23 April, womenslibrary.org.uk Pick up a free book, take part in a book quiz and listen to the Book Champions read aloud their favourite stories and poems whilst enjoying tea and cake. Part of World Book Night.
62 THE LIST 7 Apr–2 Jun 2016
Kate Tempest
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COLLECTIVE HUSH CHRIS KRAUS
Scottish Poetry Library, every Fri, spl.org.uk Drop-in reading and writing group, where you can study, write or read in perfect peace while having your lunch. Collective Gallery, Fri 20 May, collectivegallery.net The influential filmmaker and writer (I Love Dick) talks about her approaches to writing and editing.
includes poet Tim Turnbull, author Lucy Ribchester, singer-songwriter Josephine Sillars, spoken word veteran Salena Godden and Supermoon, the new project from Neil Pennycook (formerly Meursalt). OUTSIDE THE CITIES
RALLY & BROAD MASTERCLASS
RALLY & BROAD: WE COULD BE COASTWORD
SHOWCASE HEROES!
Scottish Poetry Library, Thu 14 Apr, spl.org.uk Jenny Lindsay and Rachel McCrum are joined by the poets from their masterclasses to showcase new poetic explorations and The Bongo Club, Fri 22 Apr, thebongoclub.co.uk Tales of heroes and anti-heroes, lyrical delights and Bowie-themed imaginings at this spoken word night. The lineup
Dunmuir Hotel, Fri 27-Sun 29 May, coastword.co.uk The literary community comes together to bring a roster of bookish delights to Dunbar for a wee, weekend-long festival.