About this Event
Bookface Sip & Swap with Dr Gillian Shirreffs in support of Beatson Cancer Charity
Come join us for a fun and cozy afternoon at Saints of Ingram in Glasgow on Saturday 25th October from 3-6pm. We'll be hosting a luxury raffle to support Beatson Cancer Charity.
Following the success of her bestselling debut Brodie, Glasgow writer Gillian Shirreffs returns with Elephant—a raw, sharply honest book about illness, loss and survival.
Told through tweets, emails, texts and thoughts, Elephant follows a woman facing a breast cancer diagnosis. But it’s no traditional cancer memoir. This is a bold, darkly funny and unflinching account of what happens when life tips sideways. It’s about waiting, loneliness, absurdity, and the small, human connections that help us keep going.
Praise for Elephant is already strong. Elissa Soave calls it “rare and wonderful,” while Prof. Victor Montori M.D. describes it as “a masterpiece.”
Shirreffs lives with MS and holds a Doctor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Her writing explores illness, the body, and the things we struggle to say out loud.
Elephant is for anyone who’s waited too long for news, struggled to ask for help, or laughed inappropriately at the worst possible moment. It’s about the elephant in the room—and what happens when you finally look it in the eye.
Expect:
🥂 Sip fizz or non-alcohol options
🎤 Enjoy 30 min interview with Gillian on her work and latest book
⭐️ Luxury raffle with proceeds to Beatson Cancer Charity
📚 Participate in our book swap with 300 titles to choose from
📖 You will meet Gillian on the day and be able to buy a copy of her new book.
Bookface
The monthly sold-out Bookface events are an opportunity for budding authors and avid readers to pick the brains of successful authors and enjoy an uplifting event with people who love great books.
Guests are encouraged to bring four books to participate in the sustainable book swap where there are 300 titles to choose from. This is not necessary as we understand many people prefer Kindle or audio formats.
Previous guest authors at our events include Lisa Jewell, Alan Parks, John Niven, Davinia Taylor, Chris Brookmyre, Val McDermid, Susannah Constantine, Dr Gillian Shirreffs, Nikki May, Fran Littlewood, Heather Morris and more.
I f you'd like to join Bookface, the online private group with 4.6K members worldwide please search Bookface 2020 on Facebook or click on this link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookfacebyheathersuttie
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Saints of Ingram, 158 Ingram Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 25.00
