There is no better way to get your kids involved in books than by setting an example. Let them see you enjoying books. Take them to your local library – it’s free and there’s loads …
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Kids get up close to books with Tidelines
Ever wonder how to get your kids to put down their phones and discover the joy of reading? For the fourth year running, Tidelines Book Festival in North Ayrshire is working with North Ayrshire Council …
Chris Brookmyre wins McIlvanney crime book prize
A new award named in honour of the crime writer William McIlvanney has been won by author Chris Brookmyre. The McIlvanney Prize – previously known as the Scottish Crime Book of the year – was …
Remembering Sam
This story of remarkable achievements is told by people closely associated with Sam in different stages and in different ways in his life – as colleagues, friends and family. Contributors include politicians Alistair Darling and …
David Ross with BBC’s Theresa Talbot
Fresh from his tour of Germany, David Ross talks about The Last Days of Disco and his new book The Rise and Fall of the Miraculous Vespas. Both are set in 1980s Ayrshire. In conversation …
Catherine Czerkawska
A luscious historical novel, The Jewel brings to glorious life the dramatic years of Jean Armour and Robert Burns’ courtship, and their tempestuous, passionate married life, against a background simmering with political intrigue and turmoil. …
Blood, Salt, Water
Salt water lifts blood. Only salt water. Loch Lomond is a mile deep but the woman’s body surfaced anyway. Found bludgeoned and dumped in the water, she now haunts Iain Fraser, the man who put …
Tidelines 2016 launched
Press, media, sponsors and friends came to the Harbour Arts Centre for the official launch of our 2016 brochure. Publisher and author Keith Charters, the Festival Chairman, announced this year’s line up of events as …
The Rise and Fall of the Miraculous Vespas
David Ross in conversation with Theresa Talbot Saturday 24 September 2.00pm in Harbour Arts Centre Tickets £5 from HAC or on Ticketweb When a young Ayrshire band miraculously hits the big time with the smash …
If you love crime writers, here’s 4 of the best
Four of the best of Scotland’s crime writers are coming to Tidelines. 23-25 September – keep those dates free if you dare! Tickets available soon. Black Widow Chris Brookmyre was a journalist before the publication …