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Glasgow Times
a day ago
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- Glasgow Times
Lisa Jewell launched newest novel at two Glasgow events
Psychological thriller Don't Let Him In was launched in Glasgow during two sold-out Bookface Sip & Swap events hosted by Bookface founder and broadcaster Heather Suttie. Across the two city centre gatherings, more than 250 guests attended for an evening of book swapping, drinks, and the opportunity to meet Ms Jewell in person. Read more: 'We were blown away by the response': Book swap event helps displaced people Lisa Jewell's writing career began on a dare after she was challenged to write three chapters in exchange for dinner. The result was her debut novel, Ralph's Party, which led to a £120,000 two-book deal and launched her writing career. Since then, Ms Jewell has written 23 books and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. She is best known for her twist-filled thrillers, including The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone, The Night She Disappeared, and None of This Is True, which is currently being adapted for Netflix. Now, the popular author's newest novel is already climbing the bestseller charts, with audience questions at the Glasgow events suggesting that many in attendance had already read the book. At the events, she discussed her writing process and answered questions from the audience during informal Q&A sessions, as well as offering fans the chance to get copies of Don't Let Him In signed. Read more: Glasgow author fights diet shame with bold new book The Bookface Sip & Swap format has become a staple of Scotland's literary scene. Guests are invited to bring books to swap, listen to authors from all genres, and enjoy a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. Membership in the Bookface Facebook group is not required to attend, though the group now boasts nearly 5000 members. Future Bookface events will feature more high-profile authors, including Liam McIlvanney, John Niven, Adele Parks, Sophie Gravia, and Dr Gillian Shirreffs. The organisers are also planning to expand into new locations, with pop-up events expected across Scotland. Heather Suttie said: "We believe books are for everyone. "Whether you're a hardcore crime fiction fan or just picking up your first book in years, you're welcome at our events. "There's no pressure – just good conversation and brilliant writers."
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lisa Jewell draws a crowd at Bookface events
Bestselling author Lisa Jewell made a splash in Glasgow this week as she attended two Bookface Sip & Swap events to launch her latest thriller, Don't Let Him In. Over 250 guests turned out across two city centre venues to hear from the chart-topping writer, who has sold more than 15 million books worldwide. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Hosted by Bookface founder, broadcaster and avid reader Heather Suttie, the sell-out events were a chance for readers to meet Jewell up close, hear about her writing process, and swap pre-loved books over a drink. The informal Q&A sessions gave fans a chance to ask questions directly and get copies of Don't Let Him In signed on the spot. Jewell's writing career began with a dare. After being challenged to write three chapters in exchange for a fancy meal, she started work on Ralph's Party. A year later, the book was finished. She landed a £120,000 two-book deal, got that meal, and her life changed completely. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since then, she's written 23 books, sold 15 million copies, and become a New York Times bestseller. We love her thrillers – The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone, The Night She Disappeared and, of course, None of This Is True, which is being adapted for Netflix. She's the UK's greatest export for lovers of twisty, page-turny, cancel-your-plans thrillers. Lisa Jewell fans Don't Let Him In is already racing up the charts. The psychological thriller has all the hallmarks of Jewell's style – tense relationships, buried secrets, and characters you can't quite trust. It was clear from the audience questions that many had read it already. Bookface's Sip & Swap format has become a regular fixture in Scotland's literary calendar. Guests bring a book, take a book, and stay for the chat. The inclusive, relaxed events are open to everyone – you don't need to be a member of the Bookface Facebook group (although with nearly 5,000 members and growing, you might want to be). Suttie says: 'We believe books are for everyone. Whether you're a hardcore crime fiction fan or just picking up your first book in years, you're welcome at our events. There's no pressure – just good conversation and brilliant writers.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lisa Jewell's Don't Let Him In Upcoming Bookface events will feature more big names. Confirmed authors include Liam McIlvanney, John Niven, Adele Parks, Sophie Gravia and Dr Gillian Shirreffs. There are also plans to branch out into more locations, with pop-ups expected in venues across Scotland.
