Silent Reading Group

Last Monday of the month, 6–8pm. £4 which can be redeemed at the cafe on the night. The Silent Reading Group events are hosted by Publishing Scotland, in association with UNESCO Edinburgh City of Literature. Enjoy the time and space to read whatever you like in a convivial and welcoming atmosphere alongside other friendly bookworms. Each month we have a guest author join us for a reading and book signing. Our guest reader for our November Silent Reading Group is Mairi Kidd, who will be reading from her latest novel, The Second-Best Whore in Town. Event Schedule 6pm – 6.15pm: Welcome 6.15pm – 7.15pm: Introduction and Silent Reading 7.15pm – 7.30pm: Guest author talk / Reading 7.30pm – 8.00pm: Book Chat / Book Buying / Author Signing Bring your own book, buy a book from the Fruitmarket bookshop, or take a book from the UNESCO Edinburgh City of Literature book box.