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We’re welcoming in a jam-packed August with an exciting week of #SharedReading events across Scotland and online. Here’s a look at what we have lined up:

Claire & Marjorie explore the theme of Inheritance in the latest #OpenBookUnbound. Reading Helen Lyttle's 'Arthur's Gift' and A E Housman's 'Soldier from the wars returning', we look at writings inspired by the hard realities of WWI that can help us imagine a more hopeful future.

Join us at Haddington Community Kitchen this Friday, 1-2pm, for a relaxing hour of shared reading in this gentle, guided session. No need to book – simply drop in on the day to join the fun!

We have two exciting opportunities to join Open Book as a lead reader! For more information about the role and how to apply visit openbookreading.com/2024/07/open-b… Deadline for applications: 5pm Thursday 29th August

Join us for our exciting new Texts in Translation group, where Lead Reader Saffanna will guide you through texts translated from Arabic before introducing gentle writing prompts to spark your own writing. Book your spot to join our next session: eventbrite.co.uk/o/open-book-30…

Fancy a sneak peek into our upcoming pamphlet? This gorgeous poem was written by participants of our Next Chapters Creative Writing Group and is just one of the stunning poems featured in our new anthology – coming soon!

Helen Lyttle's powerful short story captures the realities of combat for WWI soldier, Arthur Roberts. Inspired by Roberts' diaries, Lyttle imagines his boyhood dream of fighting for his country paralleled with the horrors witnessed. Listen now the latest #OpenBookUnbound.

Whether you're fluent in Gaelic or new to the language, our Gaelic Creative Writing session is fun for Gaelic speakers of all levels. Join us for a guided session where we'll explore texts in Gaelic before writing our own creative pieces. Find out more: eventbrite.co.uk/o/open-book-30…

What shape does hope take for you? We love this beautiful poem exploring Hope by Stranraer Creative Writing Group. Stranraer Creative Writing Group returns from their summer break on 24 September, 11am-12.30pm. Drop into the Millennium Centre to grab a cuppa and get creative!

We had a fantastic time at the Edinburgh Book Festival this year and hope you did too! Thanks to everyone for joining our Open Book events, we look forward to seeing you at future book festivals! #edbookfest24 #EIBF #FutureTense #OpenBookReading #edinburgh

Want to find out about how you can volunteer with Open Book? We're holding an informal Zoom session on Thursday 12 September, 11am-12pm. If you enjoy reading and working with a range of communities, pop along and find out more! #Volunteer #reading #creativewriting #Scotland

Our groups are taking part in National Library of Scotland’s survey – part of their 100th anniversary celebrations. The survey asks us for us to share the books that have shaped us throughout our lives and responses may feature in an exhibition next year! Take part here: nls.uk/books-that-sha…

🎉We are absolutely thrilled that @shel_cam one of our fantastic Lead Readers, has been awarded The Highland Society of London Prize for the best fiction book for her novel Far Na Slighe at the Gaelic Literature Awards 2024! Meal do naidheachd!🎉

 We've been nominated for a prize draw that could award us with £5,000! Our chances of being picked increase the more nominations we receive. If you have a couple of moments spare to nominate us, we would really appreciate it!  Thank you! 📚 culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=S… Copied

Unfortunately, due to illness, this Friday’s Aberdeen Creative Writing Group session is now cancelled. We hope to see you next time! The Open Book Team 📚

We’re thrilled to be part of this year’s incredible Push The Boat Out programme! Come and hear our talented community of writers read poems from our latest poetry pamphlet ‘No Such Thing as Lost’, exploring themes such as hope and home. Visit pushtheboatout.org to book tickets!

Join the brilliant Open Book on Saturday 23 November ⬇️ #PTBO2024

A huge congratulations to our co-founder and director Marjorie Lotfi for winning the Forward Prizes Felix Dennis for her wonderful collection The Wrong Person to Ask! We are thrilled! 👏

A huge congratulations from everyone at Open Book to Pàdraig MacAoidh our new Scottish Makar! theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/12/new-sc…