World Book Night

Here are the 25 books to be given away free in April. What do you think?

The list in full:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Vintage)


The Player of Games by Iain M Banks (Little, Brown)


Sleepyhead by Mark Billingham (Little, Brown)


Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Transworld)


The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (HarperCollins)


The Take by Martina Cole (Headline)


Harlequin by Bernard Cornwell (HarperCollins)

Someone Like You by Roald Dahl (Penguin)


A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (Penguin)


Room by Emma Donoghue (Pan Macmillan)


Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (Little, Brown)


The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Faber)


Misery by Stephen King (Hodder)


The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (Transworld)


Small Island by Andrea Levy (Headline)


Let the Right One In by John Ajvde Lindqvist (Quercus)


The Road by Cormac McCarthy (Pan Macmillan)


The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Vintage)


The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell (Headline)


The Damned Utd by David Peace (Faber)


Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (Transworld)


How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff (Penguin)


Touching the Void by Joe Simpson (Vintage)


I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith (Vintage)


The Book Thief by Markus Zuzak (Transworld)

November Events

1. 1 Nov 8pm The Arches, Glasgow

Love Club: Day of the Dead

proudExposure presents its latest intimate evening of tea and cake, spoken word and music – this time celebrating all those who are dearly (or nearly) departed. Part of Glasgay! & Glasgow Cabaret Festival.




2. Fri 4 Nov 5:30pm Waterstone's, Glasgow
0141 332 9105
£2

Jacki Rodikis Talk & Signing

Rodikis discusses her autobiography, Because You're a Woman.

Waterstone's
153–157 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3EW
Scotland
Phone: 0141 332 9105

3. 4 Nov 8pm
The Magic Carpet Cabaret

A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow



4. 9 Nov Noon
Clare Stephen-Johnston
Date Location
Journalist Stephen-Johnston signs copies of her debut novel, Polls Apart, a political family drama.
Waterstone's, Glasgow


5. 9 Nov 5.30pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Tim Hanlon Talk & Signing

Author and football journalist Hanlon discusses his new book, A Catalan Dream: Football Artistry and Political Intrigue, inviting questions from the audience and signing copies.

6. 9 Nov Noon Waterstone's, Glasgow

Clare Stephen-Johnston

Journalist Stephen-Johnston signs copies of her debut novel, Polls Apart, a political family drama.



7.
10 Nov 7pm CCA, Glasgow
Kirsty Logan & Michael Pederson

The Scottish Writers' Centre presents two exciting young writers on the Scottish scene: organiser of Neu! Reekie! Pederson, reading from his forthcoming illustrated poetry collection (published by Red Squirrel Press), and New Writers’ Award winner Logan reading from her second novel, Rust and Stardust, which is still a work in progress.


8. 10 Nov 6.30pm
The Poetry Club

Glasgow's new showcase for the city's network of poets.


With Somali poet Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac 'Gaarriye', active Scottish PEN member AC Clarke, and Mancunian born…

9. 10 Nov 5.30pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow
Words Per Minute

Monthly spoken word, music, film and performance night run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Kirsty Logan, Helen Sedgwick and Kirstin Innes.


10. 11 Nov 7.30pm CCA, Glasgow
Seeds of Thought

The diverse performance evening celebrates 11/11/11 with the usual diverse range of acts, from traditional African 'mbira' music from the Sitholé brothers to comedy, dramatic sketches and visual presentations. In keeping with the date, they'll all be celebrating the number one. Open mic for those who want to share in the easy-going spirit of the evening.

11. 14 Nov 2pm
GWL Learners Forum

A chance to meet other users of the Library and talk about what kinds of services and facilities would be useful to you.
Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow

12.
16 Nov 8pm The Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow
The Not So Secret Society

Comedy japesters Rufus and Ben are your hosts for this not-particularly-secret artists' gathering, which may or may not involve comedy, theatre, spoken word, music and oddity.



The Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow

13. Thu 10 Nov 6pm–8pm Waterstone's, Glasgow
0141 332 9105
Free V Campbell: Viking Gold

Launch of V Campbell's debut novel, Viking Gold, promising mead, wine and bloodthirsty mocktails, and the rumour of a Viking attack by evil warlord Ragnar in his snakeship.

14. 24 Nov 7pm CCA, Glasgow
Leela Soma: Bombay Baby

Soma, an award winner for her first novel Twice Born, launches her second, Bombay Baby, which deals with identity and the booming east/west medial tourism industry.

Celia Imrie

Sat 29 Oct 2:30pm Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
0141 429 0022
£12


An Audience with Celia Imrie

Actress Celia Imrie, in conversation with friend and fellow actress Fidelis Morgan, tells the fascinating story of her life, including how she really wanted to become a ballet dancer. There's an opportunity for the audience to pose questions, and both actresses are signing copies of their autobiographies after the show.

Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals Street
Glasgow, G5 9DS
Scotland
Box office: 0141 429 0022
Phone: 0141 429 5561
Email: info@citz.co.uk
Website: www.citz.co.uk

Dahlia Publishing
Paperback published
14 November 2011, £12.99
ISBN 978-0-9566967-1-7

Coming Soon


Dahlia Publishing is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of their first novel. Glasgow based writer and poet Leela Soma whose novel, Bombay Baby was thrust from the slush pile for its heart warming, coming of age novel with heaps of spice.

Read the novel set in Bombay and Glasgow.

A tale of identity, of motherhood, sibling rivalry and family secrets.

Available soon on:

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Amazon
And in major bookstores.

OCTOBER

October is full of festivals and Lit events. Wrap up warm and enjoy words, words and more words.



Ali Maloney – The Ratcatcher Distracted from Paying His Taxes

Slam poet Ali Maloney performs a 'black pantomime splatter opera'. Part of Arches Live.

30 Sep–1 Oct Fri 7–7.30pm; Sat 7.15–7.45pm The Arches, Glasgow



Young Glasgow writer Wilson launches a new collection of short stories.

11 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Poet and novelist Greig reads from and discusses his work, including As Though We Were Flying, a new poetry collection.

13 Oct 7pm Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow

Anne Scott: 18 Bookshops

Scott discusses her new biography, a journey through a life in books and bookshops.
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5 Oct 5.30pm Waterstone's, Glasgow


Actress Celia Imrie, in conversation with friend and fellow actress Fidelis Morgan, tells the fascinating story of her life, including how she really wanted to become a ballet dancer. There's an opportunity for the audience to pose questions, and both actresses are signing copies of their autobiographies after the show.

29 Oct 2.30pm Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Bards in the Park

Relaxed poetry and storytelling in the great outdoors (or in the Winter Gardens if wet). Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

1 Oct 1.30pm Tollcross Park, Glasgow

Beginners' Bookbinding Workshop

Learn to make a hand-bound book, which makes a lovely gift or a special scrap book to keep for yourself. Materials and tea/coffee included.

27 Oct 6pm Make It Glasgow, Glasgow

Behind the Scenes

Guided tour around the dusty shelves of the largest public reference library in Europe. Booking is essential.

11 Oct 2.30pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

The Better Crack Club

Regular storytelling club for adults.

28 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

Big Huge Massive Poetry Bash

A huge bill of spoken word performers from the Scottish scene, including Loki, Viv Gee, Eastborn, Young Dawkins (winner of this year's national poetry slam), Tickle and Texture (both of the Chemical Poets), Jenny Lindsay, Sophia Walker, Andy Fleming and Solareye. There's also an open mic hour – email ettadunn@hotmail.com to sign up. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

1 Oct 7.30pm Pivo Pivo, Glasgow

Book Party!

Carrie MacLennan of Glasgow crafty queens Made in the Shade celebrates the launch of her book, The Busy Girl's Guide to Sewing, with a party, live sewing demos, pop-up book shop and plenty of food, fun and fizz.

13 Oct 7pm Old Hairdressers, Glasgow



Elegies From Angels, Punks and Raging Queens

An evening of free verse set to blues, jazz and rhythm and blues, celebrating the lives of AIDS victims.

27 Sep–1 Oct Tue–Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow


Federation of Writers Open Mic

Event where members of the public get the chance perform a selection of their work on stage in celebration of National Poetry Day. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 2pm Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow


Fighting Fascism, Fighting Franco: Scottish Volunteers for Spanish Freedom, 1936–2011

A day of film, music and poetry to mark 75 years since the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, a conflict that motivated young people from around the world, including Scotland, to travel to Spain and support their liberal counterparts in the fight against General Franco. Speakers include Jackie Kay, Mike Arnott and Daniel Gray.

15 Oct To be confirmed Mitchell Library, Glasgow


Finale of Headspace by Positive Mental Attitudes

A night of creative wordscapes to round off a week of art making supporting positive thinking and mental wellbeing at The Bridge. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

7 Oct 6.30pm The Bridge, Glasgow


Gaelic/Gaidhlig Literature Forum

A forum to discuss how literary organisations can work more closely with Gaelic writers and Gaelic material. Meet Gaelic writers and hear some short readings. In association with Rona Dhòmhnallach of Ceol's Craic.

27 Oct 7pm Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow


Glasgow Poetry Week

A week of readings, discussions and slams to celebrate National Poetry Day on Thu 6 Oct.

30 Sep–9 Oct Times vary Various Venues, Glasgow
Italian Connections

Storytellers from Sardinia, Enedina Sanna and Enzo Favata bring the myths of their culture to the table in a celebration of Glasgow's flourishing Italian community. Ages 14+. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival on Tour.

25 Oct 7pm St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow

John Blakemore Book Launch

The launch of Photographs 1955–2010, a major new art book publication comprising a retrospective of Blakemore's illustrious career.

23 Oct 2pm

Contact malcolm@streetlevelphotoworks.org for more information.
Street Level Photo Works, Glasgow
Launch of The Poetry Club

There couldn't be a more appropriate day for the launch of this new regular Glasgow poetry meet-up – it's National Poetry Day and there's live readings on offer from Australian poet Chris Wallace-Crabbe and Glaswegian David Kinloch, while Clydebuilt Jazz Ensemble are performing a short selection of poems from their recent collection Spellwinders, with Amy Anderson, Alexander Hutchison, Lorraine McGuire, Gordon McInness, Sam Tongue. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 6.30pm The Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow
Lost in Digression
An eclectic night for those who have lost their way amid the twists and turns of music, comedy, poetry and storytelling.

8 Oct 8.30pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow

The Magic Carpet Cabaret

A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.

7 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Masque of Poetic Dread

A public masquerade, all attendees are requested to wear a mask and remain incognito as the revolting poets (their words) stage a last hurrah under the watchful eyes of Sheriff Spiteful and MC Grim Reality. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

9 Oct 7.30pm Kudos Bar Restaurant, Glasgow

The Not So Secret Society

Comedy japesters Rufus and Ben are your hosts for this not-particularly-secret artists' gathering, which may or may not involve comedy, theatre, spoken word, music and oddity. Wed 12 Oct: Part of Glasgow Cabaret Festival.



Parliamo Glesga? An Italian Job with a Difference

Live storytelling over dinner, with Glasgow represented by Michael Kerins, and Italy by Diana Bertoldi. Dinner, in case you were wondering, takes its cues from Italy, and a BYOB policy is in operation. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival on Tour.

28 Oct–29 Oct Fri & Sat 7–10pm Café Sejuiced, Glasgow

Paul Cuddihy Discussion and Signing

A discussion and signing of the author's gripping new novel, The Hunted.

13 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Glasgow
Paul Cuddihy: Saints and Sinners

The Glaswegian author discusses his novel Saints and Sinners, a powerful account of immigrant life in Victorian Glasgow.

27 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Perth

Poetry Discussion Group

Lively and informal discussions of poetry on the first Thursday of every month. Thu 6 Oct: With marvellous serendipity, the October edition of the monthly poetry group falls on National Poetry Day, which this year has a theme of Games. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 6pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Reading Allowed

A monthly evening of storytelling and poetry reading.

14 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Reading the Leaves
Date Location
Join guest writers for an evening of poetry and creative writing.

25 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

Reading the Waves

A networking event for new and budding writers, with organisers and performers from the Word Factory, Monosyllabic, DiScOmBoBuLaTe, the Scottish Writers' Federation and more in attendance. With live music from the Linda Jaxson Band. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

4 Oct 7pm Street Level Photo Works, Glasgow

Rhyme for a Reason

Celebrate National Poetry Day with some poetry by women that will lift the spirits, raise a chuckle and generally improve your life.

6 Oct 6pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow

Richard Morgan Discussion and Signing

Fantasy author Morgan discusses and signs copies of his new book, Cold Commands, about the ongoing adventures of Ringil Eskiath with his broadsword.

14 Oct 5.30pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Seeds Spoken Word Night

Seeds of Thought celebrates Black History Month with the usual diverse mix of comedy, drama, spoken word and music, including the traditional Africa mbira music played by the Sitholé brothers. Open mic spots available for anyone who fancies joining in.

7 Oct 7.30pm CCA, Glasgow

Shari Low Talk & Signing

Journalist and novelist Low discusses Friday Night with the Girls, a twentysomething fiction of cocktails, heartbreak and high heels.

20 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Spoken Word in the Den: Memory Mobile

Spoken word speakeasy with host Marc Sherland and a theme of memories, dreams and sleep. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 7pm The Bridge, Glasgow

Stories for Health

Workshop in storytelling after bereavement or other disruptive life changes, showing how it can prompt healing. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

2 Oct 10am St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow

Storytelling Slam

Storytellers have just 1–3 minutes in each head-to-head bout to impress both judges and audience with their stories of growing up or living in Glasgow, gradually being knocked out of the competition until one winner remains. Stories might be told using spoken word, music, beat-boxing, poetry or rap, and the winner gets a tasty £1000 commission from Ankur Productions. Email steve.collins@ankurproductions.org.uk or phone 07531 033696 to enter.

6 Oct 8pm

Round One.
Mono, Glasgow
27 Oct 8pm
Round Two.
Mono, Glasgow

Tariq Ali

A discussion on the UK economy, Middle Eastern uprisings, European protests and the future of Scotland from a uniquely engaging speaker. Tickets via Glasgow Concert Halls box office.

19 Oct 6pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Twenty Years of Making You Think

The library, an important resource for women's history in Scotland and Glasgow, celebrates its 20th birthday with story-sharing event and exhibition. Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival.

11 Oct 1pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow


USC 40th Anniversary Concert

A Gala Concert to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the USC work-in featuring a mix of folk, music and talks with Tony Benn, Pat Kane, Jimmie MacGregor, Dave Anderson, Arthur Johnstone, Rab Noakes, Gary Lewis, Fraser Speirs, Kevin McDermott, Simone Welsh, The Whistlebinkies, Alba Brass and Sax Ecosse and guests.

1 Oct 7pm Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow


Weegie Wednesdays

Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the chance to get together socially to talk about books and publishing.

19 Oct 7.30pm The Universal, Glasgow


Word Play

Open mic night with acoustic music, poetry and prose. Hosts The Word Factory are also performing together as a group. Wed 5 Oct: Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

5 Oct 8pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow


Words and Music

The regular spoken word open mic night welcomes Marc Sherland as its guest poet, plus there'll be live music and a book table where poets and writers can sell their wares. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

3 Oct 7.30pm Samuel Dow's, Glasgow


Words Per Minute

Monthly spoken word, music, film and performance night run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Kirsty Logan, Helen Sedgwick and Kirstin Innes.

9 Oct 4pm The Arches, Glasgow


Writers' Workshop

The Word Factory and Write Attitude host a workout for the imagination along the theme of 'Games People Play'. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

Aye Write!

TALK ABOUT EARLY PROMOTION! I THOUGHT CHRISTMAS TINSEL IN SHOPS WERE TOO EARLY!!!



Important dates for your diary! Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival returns on 9-17 March.

We're working hard on next year's programme but we know you won't be able to wait that long so events continue throughout the year in Glasgow Libraries. Some of the events coming up include:



Langside Talks
Colin Mackie: The Happy Reaper
Last talk - Thursday 29th September 1 - 2pm
The final is Langside Libraries September talks series takes place Thursday 29th September at 1pm with Colin McKie of the South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust giving as a guide through the history of the Southern Necropolis one of the many projects the Trust is involved in.

Click here for more information.



Fighting Fascism, Fighting Franco
Scottish Volunteers for Spanish Freedom, 1936-2011
Saturday 15 October, 1.30pm - 6.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm

As well as being a conflict that continues to generate considerable art and argument, the Spanish struggle was one to which Scots made a significant contribution, from volunteers for liberty to support for refugees
To mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, The Mitchell hosts a special day long event featuring film, music, poetry and politics with Jackie Kay, Laura Marney, Chris Dolan, Daniel Gray and many more.

For more information on each of the sessions click here.
Tickets for either afternoon or evening sessions cost £10/£7 and are available in person at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, by phoning 0141 353 8000 or from the Glasgow Libraries website here.


Tariq Ali
The Mitchell Theatre
Wednesday 19 October 6 - 7pm

One of our leading writers and commentators on international politics will discuss the UK economy, uprisings in the Middle East, protests in Europe and the future of Scotland.
Expect a typically pugnacious and erudite event from one of our most engaging and passionate speakers.

Tickets costing £8/6 are available in person from the Royal Concert Hall, by telephoning 0141 353 8000 or online via our website here.








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More September Events

Weegie Wednesdays: Wed 21 Sep 7:30pm The Universal, Glasgow
0141 332 8899
Free

Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the chance to get together socially to talk about books and publishing.

The Universal
57–59 Sauchiehall Lane
Glasgow, G2 4AB
Phone: 0141 332 8899
Email: info@theuniversalglasgow.co.uk
Website: theuniversalglasgow.co.uk




Beginners' Bookbinding Workshop: 28 Sep 6pm

Learn to make a hand-bound book, which makes a lovely gift or a special scrap book to keep for yourself. Materials and tea/coffee included.

Make It Glasgow
3 Osborne Street
Glasgow, G1 5RB
Box office: 07597 122809
Email: ashley@makeitglasgow.co.uk
Website: www.makeitglasgow.co.uk



Thu 22 Sep 6pm–8pm Waterstone's, Glasgow
0141 332 9105
Free

Christopher Wallace Discussion and Signing

Wallace discusses and signs copies of Killing the Messenger.

Waterstone's
153–157 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3EW
Scotland
Phone: 0141 332 9105
Website: www.waterstones.co.uk

Neil Oliver: A History of Ancient Britain

Telly historian Neil Oliver shakes his lustrous mane over copies of his new book, which he'll also be signing.
Waterstone's, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

Wed 28 Sep 5:30pm
0141 332 9105
£2
Glasgow event includes a discussion.

Weathering: An Alastair Reid Retrospective 11th Aug- 30th September

As he receives the Honorary Doctorate of Letters, Alastair Reid's manuscripts and translations are on display at Glasgow University Library, featuring illuminating works on the poetry of Pablo Neruda and Jorge Luis Borges.

Phone: 0141 330 2000
Website: www.gla.ac.uk

Thu 29 Sep 6pm–8pm Waterstone's, Glasgow
0141 332 9105
Free

Val McDermid Discussion and Signing

One of a strong generation of Scottish crime fiction writers, McDermid here discusses her latest dark tome, Retribution.

Waterstone's
153–157 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3EW
Scotland
Phone: 0141 332 9105
Website: www.waterstones.co.uk