Sophie Gravia to appear at book swap event in Glasgow
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.
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