Aye Write!
Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival is one of the leading literary festivals in the UK!
About Aye Write!
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Aye Write is Glasgow's annual book festival, bringing writers and speakers from across Britain and beyond to the heart of Scotland's largest city.
Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival and Wee Write Glasgow’s Book Festival for Children and Young people is back with an enormous line-up of authors, poets, writers and books.
This 17th edition of Aye Write – the annual festival which is usually held in March - sees the festival return to Glasgow’s Mitchell Library for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic moved the 2021 programme online, and will run over 3 consecutive weekends, Fri 6th - Sun 8th, Thurs 12th - Sun 15th and Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd May, featuring more than two-hundred author talks and panel events, and with some events also taking place at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and Tramway.
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Upcoming Events at Aye Write!
Nathan Evans: The Book of Sea Shanties
Whether you're young or old, gather around and discover the riotous world of sea shanties with local boy and international bestselling singer Nathan Evans at Aye Write!
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Suzanne Wrack: A Woman’s Game
A Woman's Game by Suzanne Wrack explores the history of women's football from the Victorian era – with players in high-heeled boots – to the present day!
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Dr Jo Meacock, Geraldine Shenkin and Peter Tuka - Painting For My Life
The authors of this extraordinary book with be joined by Marianne's daughter to discuss her life and paintings!
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Graeme Thomson with John Dingwall - Themes for Great Cities: A New History of Simple Minds
Graeme Thomson andJohn Dingwall discuss the illuminating new biography of one of Britain's most influential bands, written with the full cooperation of Simple Minds.
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Miles Jupp: History
History is the brilliant debut novel from acclaimed comedian, writer and presenter Miles Jupp!
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Emma Gannon: (Dis) Connected
Bestselling business author and podcast host Emma Gannon discusses her manifesto for staying human on the internet with Aye Write!
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Helen FitzGerald and Hannah Graham: The True Crimes Behind Crime Fiction
Join Helen FitzGerald and Hannah Graham for a fascinating look at the crime world in fact and fiction.
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Gerry Hassan, Joyce McMillan & Professor Tanja Bueltmann
A welcome back to Aye Write in person after last year’s successful digital event!
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Kayo Chingonyi, Dean Atta and Janette Ayachi, More Fiya
One of Aye Write's new poets from last year returns with an excellent new anthology of black British voices!
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Oliver Milman: The Insect Crisis
Oliver Milman's The Insect Crisis is a topical and urgently needed book about another impending environmental disaster.
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Donald Meek and Eoghan Stewart: An evening of Gaelic poetry
Join Donald Meek and Eoghan Stewart for an evening of Gaelic poetry as part of Aye Write 2022!
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Helen Lewis: Difficult Women
Popular journalist and broadcaster Helen Lewis brings a history of feminism in 11 fights to Aye Write 2022!
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Annabel Abbs and Natasha Solomons - Women Finding a Voice in Historical Fiction
Real historical figures are given back their voices in these striking new novels from Annabel Abbs and Natasha Solomons.
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Mihir Bose and Calum Jacobs: Is a Non-Racial Sports World possible?
Two writers approach the subject of racism in sport and look forward with positivity.
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Louise Candlish and Kate Ruby: From the Thriller Page to the TV Screen
The author of the recent STV drama Our House and a TV producer turned novelist discuss their latest thrillers!
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Val McDermid with Ruth Wishart: 1979
Join Val McDermid in conversation with Ruth Wishart at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as she discusses her new book, 1979 as part of Aye Write 2022!
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Dr Hilary Jones - Frontline
Join Hilary Jones, the well-known and trusted GP who has appeared on many TV shows, as he discusses his first novel, Frontline at Aye Write 2022!
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Mark Woolhouse - The Year the World Went Mad: A Scientific Memoir
A new look at the pandemic from one of the leading scientific voices in Scotland, Mark Woolhouse.
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Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan: Orphans of the Storm
Olivier Award-winning actress, Celia Imrie and the researcher, fellow actress, and director Fidelis Morgan discuss their new book, Orphans of the Storm!
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Wendy Erskine, Jem Calder and Gerda Stevenson - Short, But Perfectly Formed Stories
AWendy Erskine, Jem Calder and Gerda Stevenson... authors who excel in the fine art of short-story writing talk about their new collections.
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Shon Faye - The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice
A landmark book that signals the beginning of a new, healthier conversation about trans life.
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Lianne Dillsworth, Sean Lusk & Melissa Fu - Fiction Across the Centuries
Lianne Dillsworth, Sean Lusk & Melissa Fu present their spectacular new historical novels – each taking place in a different century!
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Dr Sohom Das - In Two Minds: Stories of murder, justice and recovery from a forensic psychiatrist
In Two Minds is an honest, revealing and at times humorous memoir from the highly regarded Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Sohom Das.
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Damien Lewis - The Flame of Resistance: American Hero. French Hero. British Spy
Drawing on a plethora of new historical material Damien Lewis upends the conventional story of Josephine Baker.
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Karen Lloyd and Andrew Painting - Restoration and Rewilding Against the Odds
Two outstanding nature writers will discuss their books dealing with restoration, rewilding renewal and repair.
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Gideon Coe, Stephanie Gibson and Craig McAllister - The Perfect Reminder: The Story of Trashcan Sinatras’ I’ve Seen Everything
Some chat and a few songs to celebrate the 1993 album I’ve Seen Everything by the Trashcan Sinatras.
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Justin Webb - The Gift of a Radio: My Childhood and other Train Wrecks Chaired by Ruth Wishart
The candid, unsparing and darkly funny memoir from the Radio 4 broadcaster and journalist, Justin Webb.
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Lorna Cooper and Vicky Spratt - The Basics of Food and Shelter
A topical session on the current cost of living crisis – and what can be done about it.
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Rachael Blok, J B Mylet and Jacqueline Roy - Haunting Psychological Thrillers
These thrillers all share a psychological theme, and institutional settings that will stay with you for a long time.
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Professor Dame Sue Black - The Books that Made Me
Professor Dame Sue Black shares the books that have inspired, entertained and moved her over the years.
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Matthew Keeley Introduces... Liam Konemann, Julie Owen Moylan and James Cahill
Glasgow-based writer and teacher Matthew Keeley introduces this panel of debut writers as part of Aye Write 2022!
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Emma Smith – in conversation with Val McDermid Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers Home What's on Emma Smith – in conversation with Val McDermid Portable Magic: A History of Books
Emma Smith and Val McDermid will be exploring the unexpected and unseen consequences of our love affair with books!
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Jenni Fagan with Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi Witches of Scotland Podcast
Join Zoe and Claire from The Witches of Scotland podcast for a special live recording with Jenni Fagan, author of Hex!
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David Hendy - The BBC: A People’s History
David Hendy presents a new history of a global institution that defines Britain and created modern broadcasting.
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William Atkins - Exiles: Three Island Journeys
Occupying the fertile zone where history, biography and travel writing meet, Exiles is a masterpiece of imaginative empathy.
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Iain Hood, Maggie Ritchie and Philip Miller - Glasgow Art in Fiction
Three new novels from Iain Hood, Maggie Ritchie and Philip Miller take their inspiration from Glasgow and its artists.
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Otto English and Kathleen Wyatt - Pants on Fire
These two authors should help you to tell the truth from the many, many lies we’ve been told.
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Sam Fowles - Overruled: Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 Cases
Sam Fowles presents an insider's view into how our government has undermined our democratic principles from a barrister who took the Prime Minister to court.
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Cameron Wyllie and Alison Colwell - Head Teacher Tales
Two Head Teachers from very different schools tell tales from the classroom and staffroom!
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Adrian Turpin, Ann Landmann, Keira Brown & Ruth Wishart - What Have We Ever Learned from Book Festivals?
A must for book lovers and festivals fans - come along and join the conversation!
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Sarah Pinborough, Harriet Tyce and Dominic Nolan - Nailing Biting Thrillers
If you like a thriller that will keep you up at night, turning 'just one more page' – these are the books for you!
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David Alston, Kate Phillips and Cass Ezeji -The Tannahill Event: White Supremacy, Black Lives and Scotland’s Role in the Slave Trade
Generously supported by The Tannahill Fund this promises to be an unmissable session on Scotland role in the Slave Trade.
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Simon McCleave, Clare Whitfield and Charles E. McGarry - Wild Island Thrillers
Three windswept islands provide the setting for these gripping thrillers from Simon McCleave, Clare Whitfield and Charles E. McGarry!
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Gerry Badger - Another Country: British Documentary Photography Since 1945
Gerry Badger's Another Country is a compelling social and cultural history of Britain showing how photographers have depicted the country over the last seventy years.
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Tom de Freston and Nick Blackburn - The Art of Grief and Trauma
Tom de Freston and Nick Blackburn present two spellbinding memoirs which detail paths out of grief via art.
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Darren McGarvey - The Social Distance Between Us
The Social Distance Between Us is the much-anticipated follow-up to Poverty Safari from the Glasgow-based rapper, journalist and commentator Darren McGarvey!
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Rupal Patel - From CIA to CEO
An ops manual for entrepreneurs that reveals how the techniques of the CIA can help you to thrive in the world of business.
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Toby Harnden - First Casualty: The Untold Story of the Battle That Began the War in Afghanistan
Orwell Prize-winning Toby Harnden author tells the gripping and incredible story of the six-day battle that began the War in Afghanistan.
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Patrick Elliot - Joan Eardley, Land & Sea: A Life in Catterline
Eardley's experiences on the wild Scottish coast, illustrated with some of her most remarkable drawings and paintings.
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Rosemary Shrager and S J Bennett - Unlikely Sleuths
Cosy crime is back, but I bet you weren't expecting these detectives...
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Ian Rankin - The Dark Remains
Bestselling author Ian Rankin and Scottish crime-writing legend William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of DI Laidlaw, Glasgow's original gritty detective!
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Gabrilella Braun and Oliver Burkeman - A True Work/Life Balance
These books might help us adapt to a new way of working and a better way of living.
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Louise O’Neill and Daisy Buchanan - Unflinching Contemporary Fiction
Two absolutely brilliant contemporary novels by two rising stars in the business!
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Joanne Harris and Janice Hallett
Best-selling authors Joanne Harris and Janice Hallett discuss their latest thrillers, which have school settings in common.
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Alice Morrison - Walking With Nomads
The adventurer and TV presenter Alice Morrison takes us on three remarkable and inspirational journeys across Morocco.
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Held in November, Ceilidhfest Glasgow is the city's newest month long festival featuring live bands, ceilidh fusions and all things TRAD!
Read more
Glasgow St Patricks Festival
The Glasgow St Patrick's Festival celebrates and promotes Irish Heritage and Culture across the city!
Read more
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The Official Scottish Elvis Presley Festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of the king of rock and roll!
Read more
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival features spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!
Read more
Glasgow Zine Fest
Glasgow Zine Festival is an annual festival that celebrates self-publishing and Do It Yourself (DIY) ethos!
Read more
West End Festival
The West End Festival is Glasgow's largest cultural event hosting a wide variety of events and performances each June!
Read more
Byres Road Book Festival
The West End celebrates it's love of literature and all things creative with the four day Byres Road Book Festival!
Read more
Glasgow Wildfest
Now in its fourth year, Glasgow Wildfest, is a whole month of events celebrating Glasgow’s greenspaces!
Read more
Glasgow Film Festival
One of the friendliest film festivals on the planet with a wide-ranging programme that celebrates every corner of world cinema and provides a fantastic showcase for the best of Scottish film!
Read more
Celtic Connections
Celtic Connections will return for its 30th anniversary edition from 19th January to 5th February 2023!
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