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BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND Activities and events for all ages on the theme of ‘discovery’
Scotland’s annual celebration of all things books returns this November with a packed programme of events and activities for readers of every age. Book Week Scotland aims to bring some of the country’s best-loved authors, poets, playwrights and illustrators to libraries, bookshops and other book- loving venues all over Scotland to encourage reading and to honour Scotland’s great literary culture. Highlights include Alan Cumming in conversation with Muriel Gray in Dundee, as
well as Scots Makar Liz Lochhead, Sir Tony Robinson, Jodi Picoult, whose new book is out in November, and McIlvanney Prize-winning crime author Chris Brookmyre.
This year’s theme is ‘discovery’, and readers are encouraged to find their perfect book match or the quintessential Christmas present for a friend using the Book Generator quiz on bookweekscotland.com, and there are suggestions from celebrities and authors too. You can also try a Reading Dare, and the big
finale will see the unveiling of the nation’s favourite Scottish book-to-screen adaptation. Voting options in the poll, which runs until Tue 22 Nov, span everything from TV shows Hamish Macbeth, Outlander, Katie Morag, The Vital Spark and Sherlock to films Under the Skin, Kick-Ass, Whisky Galore and, of course, Trainspotting. Keep an eye out for the winner on Thu 24 Nov. (Arusa Qureshi) ■ Venues nationwide, Mon 21–Sun 27 Nov, bookweekscotland.com
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