Book Week Scotland reveals 2022 programme themed around ‘Scotland’s Stories’

Book Week Scotland has revealed its 2022 programme, with a line-up themed around “Scotland’s Stories”. 

It will run online and in person between 14th and 20th November and is described as “the country’s biggest celebration of books and reading”.

Events throughout the week include an evening with Sally Magnusson sharing stories from four vibrant Scottish communities, and Book Shriek Scotland – a celebration of Scotland’s folklore presented by Kirsty Logan and Heather Parry, featuring storytellers and writers including Garth Marenghi. Scottish Book Trust will also be asking people to share what they’re reading during the week on a Reading Map of Scotland. 

A new book, Scotland’s Stories, has been published by Scottish Book Trust, featuring true stories from people across Scotland as well as exclusive contributions from published writers Angus Peter Campbell, Raman Mundair, Graeme Armstrong and Helen Fields. In total 70,000 copies of the book will be given out free during Book Week Scotland through libraries and community spaces, and it will also be available to read online and as an audiobook. 

The public are also invited to vote on their favourite animal from fiction, with the winner revealed during the week.  

Marc Lambert, c.e.o. of Scottish Book Trust, said: “Book Week Scotland is a special time of year, where people across Scotland can come together to celebrate and experience the magic of books and reading. The 2022 programme features a mix of fun, spooky, inspiring and unusual events and activities. This year’s Book Week Scotland forms part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, celebrating Scotland’s rich culture of telling stories. We hope you’ll be able to join in with a Book Week Scotland event in your community, or one of the many ways to take part online.” 

Magnusson added: “I am delighted to be hosting ‘Scotland’s Stories: Tales from the People of Scotland’ during Book Week Scotland because this special event celebrates the stories that remind us who we are, that connect us to our families and our communities and that enable us to share the challenges and the joys of life with one another. Showcasing the extraordinary stories from ordinary people at the Glasgow Film Theatre is a great way to round off Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.”