Events Schedule

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ORKNEY LIBRARY - THE DEAD AND THE DYING launch event   

Wednesday 6th August  6:30pm to 7:30pm
MacGillivray Room, Orkney Library,
44 Junction Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1AG


Lin Anderson lived in Orkney and taught Maths at Kirkwall Grammar School before she switched to crime-writing. Lin has regularly brought her protagonist, forensic Scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod, to Orkney to work on cases, as featured in her Paths of the Dead, None but the Dead, and The Killing Tide novels. Join her and chair Stewart Bain to discuss and launch The Dead and the Dying, Lin's latest Orkney-set Rhona MacLeod crime thriller.

Spaces limited, call for (free) tickets:  01856 873166 or book online: https://lnkd.in/eCB-9dds

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THE ORCADIAN BOOKSHOP - THE DEAD AND THE DYING - book signing   

Thursday 7th August  11:30am to 12:30pm
The Orcadian Bookshop,
14 Albert St, Kirkwall KW15 1HP


We're looking forward to having Lin Anderson in the bookshop, signing copies of her latest book The Dead and the Dying, on Thurs 7th August!
Set in Orkney, 'The Dead and the Dying' is a pulse-pounding instalment in the Rhona MacLeod series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.
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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL - FEMINISM ON THE HIGH SEAS (Lin Chairing)   

Saturday 9th August  12:00pm to 1:00pm
Courtyard Theatre, EIBF


Beloved Scottish historical fiction writer Sara Sheridan's latest novel is a swashbuckling rollick of feminist fervour and seductive suspense. From civil war-torn Brazil to Georgian London, you'll be enchanted by the fierce heroine and enigmatic captain at the heart of On Starlit Seas. The author of The Fair Botanists (Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2022) talks today about combining creativity with history and diverse readings of historical facts. Chaired by Lin Anderson.

Details and tickets:  
https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/sara-sheridan-feminism-on-the-high-seas

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THE EDINBURGH BOOKSHOP - THE DEAD AND THE DYING launch event   

Tuesday 12th August  7:00pm to 8:30pm
176 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF


Join us to celebrate the launch of Lin Anderson's new crime novel The Dead and the Dying - the latest pulse-pounding installment in  Lin's Rhona MacLeod series. 

Event entry: £5
Book + Entry: £20

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WATERSTONES BYRES ROAD - THE DEAD AND THE DYING launch event   

Thursday 21st August  7:00pm
351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AU


Join Scottish crime writing supremo Lin Anderson as she launches her latest Rhona Macleod thriller, The Dead and the Dying.

Event entry: £5
Book + Entry: £22

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STORIES BEHINS THE STONES -     A Literary Luncheon with Ann Cleeves (Chair: Lin Anderson)  

Thursday 9th October 12:00noon
The Wee Bookshop, 56 Bridge Street,
Dollar FK14 7DG 


Come along to a special lunchtime event with bestselling author Ann Cleeves as she shares stories and insights from her new book, heralding the return of Jimmy Perez, The Killing Stones. Enjoy a delicious cold buffet lunch prepared by Polly’s Pantry, drinks and a signed special edition hardback. There will be time for audience questions and to chat to Ann personally as she signs books.
Chaired by Lin Anderson.
Tickets available on our website weebookshop.co.uk and instore.

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