About this Event
Bookface Sip & Swap with Margaret McDonald
Join us at 9.3am on Saturday 28th March at Glaschu for a morning of bookish chat with Scottish novelist Margaret McDonald.
🎤 Live Q&A with Margaret
📚 Sustainable book swap – bring up to 4 books (300+ to choose from)
🥂 Sip & socialise – coffee/tea, 🥐☕️ croissant 🥂 fizz of soft drink included
👋 Come solo or bring a pal – Bookface events are friendly and welcoming
About Magaret McDonald
Margaret McDonald is a Scottish novelist and poet based in Glasgow. She has been published in a range of literary magazines, including Breath and Shadow, Bandit Fiction, Bubble Lit, In Parentheses and The Manifest Station. After shielding for a year, Margaret worked for the NHS while completing her Masters in English Literature at the University of Glasgow with Distinction. She also holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Creative Writing with English Literature from Strathclyde University.
Her debut novel Glasgow Boys was published by Faber & Faber in May 2024 and has been widely recognised for its powerful, authentic storytelling. In 2025 Margaret became the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Writing, honoured for Glasgow Boys in a year that saw strong acclaim from critics and young readers alike.
Margaret’s work often explores identity, community and the nuances of everyday life. She writes with honesty and emotional clarity, earning attention from readers and literary circles across the UK.
About Bookface
Created in 2020 by avid reader Heather Suttie, Bookface is a 5,000+ strong online reading community and live event series that’s hosted 70+ sold-out events across Scotland. Bookface Sip & Swaps are a mix of relaxed author chats, and bookish good vibes. Previous guests include Alice Feeney, Val McDermid, Lisa Jewell, Tom Newlands, Claire Douglas, Shari Lapena, Juano Diaz, Sophie Gravia, John Niven, Heather Morris, Davinia Taylor, Susannah Constantine, Chris Brookmyre, Helen Fields and many more.
Bring two or more books to participate in our book swap of 300 titles or just come to meet the authors and enjoy a brilliantly bookish experience – no pressure, Kindle and audiobook fans always welcome.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glaschu Restaurant & Bar, 32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 27.80
