Book lovers invited to unique swap and sip event in Glasgow
A Bookface Sip & Swap will take place on Saturday, October 25, at Saints of Ingram in Glasgow, from 3pm to 6pm.
This gathering is set to offer a relaxed afternoon of book swapping, drinking, and fundraising for the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The event will put the spotlight on Elephant, a new book by Dr Gillian Shirreffs, which provides a humorous take on topics like grief, friendship, and survival.
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Following her bestselling debut Brodie, Dr Shirreff draws from her own experiences with illness in her new book Elephant, which has already received praise for its unique and honest style.
The event is particularly personal for Dr Shirreffs, who was treated for breast cancer at Beatson Cancer Charity.
It is organised by Heather Suttie, a broadcaster and the founder of Bookface.
Tickets for the event include two drinks, and there will be a luxury raffle to raise funds for Beatson.
They can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/yhph64kb.
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Attendees are encouraged to bring along up to four high-quality books for swapping, with any leftover books to be donated to charity.
The event is part of the larger Bookface community, an online and in-person space for readers across Scotland.
With more than 5000 members, the community offers an opportunity for readers to discover new authors and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.
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