Wednesday 6th November
6 – 7.30 pm
Laidlaw Library, University of Leeds
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Bestselling author of eleven acclaimed novels, Tracy Chevalier is expert at setting her stories in other times and places, thereby transporting the reader on fictional journeys through her carefully researched and skilful writing. We welcome her to Leeds to introduce her latest story The Glassmaker, to discuss her craft and the importance of reading for pleasure with Rebecca Fletcher on behalf of The Queen’s Reading Room.
This event is being live-streamed to public libraries through the Living Knowledge Network from 6-7 pm on 6th November. To find out whether your local library is hosting a streaming event, or to get a front-row seat by joining online, head to Living Knowledge Network/Literary-Journeys
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Tracy Chevalier FRSL is an American-British novelist. She is best known for her second novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, which was adapted as a 2003 film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth. She does a lot of research for her novels since they are mainly set in other times and places. If possible she likes to do what her characters do, as then it’s “easier to understand it and describe it”. We look forward finding out if Tracy tried her hand at glass-making during the research process for her latest novel!
Rebecca Fletcher is an experienced literary chair and also resident host at The Yard Hampshire where she has curated a programme of live author events for the past three years, hosting sell out evenings for a variety of authors and personalities. She co-hosts a monthly live book club on Instagram, Are You Sitting Comfortably, with Rebecca Lovatt from @myenglishcountrycottage which has featured a range of acclaimed authors.
The Queen’s Reading Room is a charity and global community on a mission to spread the joy and power of reading. Formed from Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s book club launched in 2021, it’s committed to helping people find and connect with the books that will make them lifelong readers.
The Living Knowledge Network is a partnership between public and national libraries in the UK, powered by the British Library. Together they create unforgettable exhibitions, events and experiences that celebrate the incredible impact of libraries everywhere.
How to get hold of a copy of The Glassmaker
- If you would like to read this brand new book ahead of the event we recommend you borrow a copy from your local library.
- If you would like to purchase a limited edition copy with sprayed edges, the author will be dedicating signed copies after her event.
- If your reading group is based in the U.K. and would like to purchase a set of ten copies at the discounted price of £15 per copy, please contact BooksUpNorth about this special offer.