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Glasgow Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sophie Gravia to appear at book swap event in Glasgow
Fresh from launching a new BBC Sounds podcast with Christine McGuinness, she will appear at Saints of Ingram in Glasgow on Sunday, August 17. Hosted by Bookface, the event runs from 3pm until 6pm and will feature fizz, conversation, and an array of books. Tickets for the event featuring Gravia are available for £20 on Eventbrite. A key highlight of the day will be a 45-minute conversation with the author, where she will discuss her latest novel, The Dicktionary Club, and her venture into podcasting. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to engage with the author but also to purchase signed copies of her new book. Gravia, who is also an NHS nurse and a single mother-of-two, shot to fame during the lockdown with her debut novel, A Glasgow Kiss, which started as a blog with stories about online dating. It quickly became an Amazon number one bestseller. Following that success, Gravia has penned several other books, continuing her trademark blend of humour, honesty, and fearless female leads. Bookface events, which bring together bestselling authors and passionate readers, have included guests such as Alan Parks, John Niven, and Val McDermid. The new podcast Situationships with Sophie and Christine is available from June 19 on BBC Sounds.
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bestselling author Lisa Jewell heads to Scotland
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Due to high demand, an extra Bookface Sip & Swap event with Lisa Jewell will take place on Tuesday 8 July at Saints of Ingram, Glasgow, from 12.30–3.30pm. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jewell will launch her new thriller Don't Let Him and meet readers in a relaxed, intimate setting. Lisa Jewell has sold over 10 million books, been translated into 30+ languages, and dominated bestseller lists worldwide. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Her novels Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs, None of This Is True (soon to be a Netflix film) have captivated readers around the globe. Bookface This is a rare chance to hear her in conversation, ask your own questions, and gain insights into the stories behind her biggest books. Bookface Sip & Swap isn't a standard book club. It's a laid-back, friendly event with no set reading lists – just bestselling authors, good chat, and a lively book swap with 300+ titles. Bring up to four books if you want to swap, or just come along and enjoy the event and choose books from the swap. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since 2020, Bookface has run 50+ sell-out events across Scotland, with past guests including Donna Ashworth, Juano Diaz, Tom Newlands, Jenny Colgan, Helen Fields, Val McDermid, Heather Morris, John Niven, Susannah Constantine, Chris Brookmyre, and Davinia Taylor. Lisa Jewell Bookface is a 4,800-strong online community with monthly events in Glasgow, founded by broadcaster and Sunday Mail books columnist Heather Suttie. Upcoming guests include Fran Littlewood, Liam McIlvanney, Kate Foster and Dr Gillian Shirreffs. Heather Suttie said: "The response to Lisa Jewell joining us has been incredible, so we've added an extra event. It's rare to get this kind of access to one of the world's top thriller writers in such a relaxed setting. Bookface events are about making connections – with new people, new books, and new ideas." Tickets are £20, including two drinks. Available via Eventbrite. Follow @bookfacecommunity on Instagram or join the private Facebook group 'Bookface by Heather Suttie'.
