26th April at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paisley Book Festival 2024

25 – 28 April, 2024
Imagine Something Different
The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed “Imagine Something Different,” invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey into the world of stories and storytelling. Embracing the festival’s renowned radical edge, this year’s theme encourages stepping beyond conventional boundaries and seeking out new ideas with the help of award-winning writers from Scotland and beyond. Through a diverse programme that challenges and inspires, the festival will be exploring the endless possibilities of the imagination.
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Less Than Three Weeks To Go
Fantastic Varied Programme including:
Scandal Awaits with Sara Sheridan and Lesley McDowell
Andrew O’Hagan – Caledonian Road, 28 April
Paisley Book Festival 2024: Andrew O’Hagan – Caledonian Road
A Glasgow Girl – Aasmah Mir – 27 April
26th April at 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Writing in Gaelic with Shelagh Campbell
26th April at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Working Lives: Andrew McMillan with Rebecca Smith
26th April at 5:00 – 6:00 pm
The Beautiful Game: Pat Nevin
26th April at 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Writing the Wrongs of the Past with Ajay Close and Donna Moore
27th April at 10:30 – 11:30 am
The Wild Card: Judy Murray
27th April at 5:00 – 6:00 pm
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Rescripting the Mainstream: Len Pennie and Sarah Grant
27th April at 3:45 – 4:45 pm
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