Brunch and books is the order of the day as the Bookface Book Swap brunches return to Glaschu.
Start your weekend off in style swapping books, enjoying brunch and chat to fellow book lovers.
Kick off is at 9.30am on Saturday 24th June.
Enjoy tea or coffee, Prosecco, brunch and a book swap with international best-selling author Helen Fields.
Bring 4 books to participate in the book swap and enjoy tea or coffee before the guest author 30 minute q+a hosted by journalist Maggie Barry.
There's a choice of 3 brunch options:
• Smashed Avocado & Heirloom Tomatoes, toasted sourdough from Freedom Bakery with crispy onions and extra virgin olive oil.
• Eggs Benedict with smoked back bacon, Poached Cacklebean eggs on a toasted muffin with Hollandaise sauce.
• Mixed Nut Granola with Katy Rodgers Yoghurt, Couper Angus strawberries, Heather Honey.
You will have the opportunity to meet Helen and buy a signed copy of her books.
A former criminal and family law barrister, Helen Fields has the expertise and experience to make the characters and plots scorch with authenticity so it’s no wonder she’s a multi-bestselling author whose books have been translated across the globe.
With a background as both a prosecutor and defence counsel, Helen Fields has a depth of knowledge about crime that lends a fierceness to her writing.
From Courts Martials to care proceedings, the Coroner Courts to the Crown Court, Fields draws on her professional years for the extraordinary colour and texture that makes her writing jump off the page. Fields consistently produces high impact, compelling novels that readers love.
Open to all, the monthly Bookface events are an opportunity for budding authors and avid readers to pick the brains of successful authors and enjoy an uplifting afternoon with people who love great reads.
Fields joins an impressive list of authors who’ve attended the sold out Bookface events; Chris Brookmyre, Alan Parks, Susannah Constantine, Sam Baker, Doug Allan, Sophie Gravia, Lisa Gray, Helen Fitzgerald and Nikki May.
The event ends around 12.30pm and tickets priced £30 are available via Eventbrite:www.eventbrite.co.uk
To join Bookface, the private online book group which trades on great book www.facebook.com/groups/Bookface2020www.facebook.com/groups/Bookface2020
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