Upcoming Author Events

An Evening with Nicola Sturgeon

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to our upcoming event, celebrating the paperback release of her deeply personal and revelatory memoir, Frankly. As Scotland’s first female and longest-serving First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has been at the absolute forefront of modern political history. For this special evening, she will share with us the remarkable journey that took her from a working-class childhood in Ayrshire to the steps of Bute House. Frankly offers an unflinching, clear-eyed look behind the public persona. With her trademark verve, intelligence, and sharp wit, she will be discussing the pivotal moments that shaped a generation, the unique pressures of leadership, and the candid truths of her private and public life. It promises to be an unforgettable occasion filled with fascinating insights, honest reflection, and engaging conversation. We cannot wait to share this exceptional experience with Broughty Ferry —this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

An Evening with Beth McDonough

Get ready for a fun and inspiring night as we welcome local author and poet, Beth McDonough. We will be mainly chatting about her new book, "A Year in Water"!

Organised around the calendar year, A Year in Water combines quietly humorous and observant prose, inspirational advice, lucid poetry, and waterside recipes.

Celebrates the challenges and joys of outdoor swimming, Beth McDonough takes the reader through all the seasons of the year, and into the UK’s wild, and more tamed, waters, inspiring the reader with practical hints, tips, and advice along the way.

With evocative and visceral poems, the reader is placed knee-deep in rivers, lochs and seas – without having to get their feet wet!

Along for the night, we will also have Karen Macfarlane(poet and swimmer) to chat with Beth, and musicians Mo Miller and Mary Veal to complement the words.

About Beth:

Beth McDonough studied Silversmithing at Glasgow School of Art, teaching Art in various sectors and completing an M.Litt. in Writing Study and Practice at the University of Dundee. She was Writer in Residence at Dundee Contemporary Arts, poetry and co-hosts Fife's Platform Poetry and Music sessions, and her work, which is widely anthologised and published, is strongly connected to place, particularly the Tay where she swims.

The Gruffalo is coming to The Bookhouse!

Come and meet The Gruffalo! The new Gruffalo book, "The Gruffalo Granny" comes out on the 10th September this year and we are so excited for this! To celebrate, we have invited The Gruffalo himself to join us for the first weekend in October! 

Come along with the family and get pictures with The Gruffalo! We will have activity packs, stickers and of course, loads of Julia Donaldson books, including the brand new Gruffalo Granny! Tickets are free but limited due to the size of the shop so please try to arrive in your time slot. One ticket covers each family. Get tickets here!

 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/meet-the-gruffalo-at-the-bookhouse-4856426


ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party!!!

Get ready for an epic night celebrating the release of ACOTAR 6! Join us in person for the ultimate fan gathering filled with excitement, fan theories, trivia, book painting, costume contests, themed cakes and more!

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a good book bash, this party is for you. Don't miss out on the fun — let's countdown to midnight when we will be allowed to give you the book we have all been waiting for!

Save £5 by getting admission plus book ticket!

There is a rough agenda for the night, but this may change as we decide to add or remove activities, depending on what we have time for.

Please note, the party will be in the function suite of The Post Office Bar, not the bar itself. You may get strange looks if you go into the bar wearing a costume. :D

An Evening with The Hebridean Baker

Get ready for a cozy night with Coinneach MacLeod, AKA The Hebridean Baker! Join us in person for an unforgettable evening filled with baking tales, delicious tips, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Coinneach will be talking about his latest cookbook, "Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas".

From Scotland's bestselling cookbook author, Coinneach MacLeod, this irresistible festive collection is packed with everything you need to create the ultimate Scottish Christmas. Brimming with seasonal recipes, this book is a celebration of tradition, warmth and Scottish hospitality.

Whether you're stirring a rich Christmas pudding or toasting Hogmanay with a spiced winter cocktail, Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas is your must-have guide to a winter filled with flavour, charm and a touch of Hebridean hygge - wherever you are in the world!