What’s happening?
The Events
- The author at the Hay Festival, 4th June
- The Salisbury Festival, 5th June
- The author at the EIBF, 10th August
The author in conversation with Paul Blezard
Friday 4th June at 4.00 p.m.
Hay Festival, Barclays Wealth Pavilion
Join Alexander McCall Smith in conversation with Paul Blezard at the Hay Festival as he guides you through the loves, lives and state secrets of the residents — and their dogs — at Corduroy Mansions! The brand new book, The Dog Who Came in from the Cold, is the second volume in the series set in London’s Pimlico, and first appeared in episodes online, in print and as downloadable audio files by the Daily Telegraph.
You too can find out how Sudoku can save the world and where MI6 go for walkies on Friday 4th June at 4.00 p.m., Barclays Wealth Pavilion. The ticket price is yet to be confirmed, but you can join up to receive more information the moment it is announced at www.hayfestival.com.
The Events
Saturday 5th June 2010 at 2.30 p.m.
Salisbury Festival
Another chance to question the master storyteller about the finer points of Pimlico Terriers as Alexander McCall Smith makes a much-anticipated appearance at the Salisbury Festival on Saturday 5th June 2010 at 2.30 p.m.
Get a guided tour of Corduroy Mansions — the charming, crumbling mansion block in London’s Pimlico — as the second volume in the series, The Dog Who Came in from the Cold, hits the bookshelves. Freddie de la Hay, Oedipus Snark and all the other residents are waiting for a cup of tea and a chat!
Tickets for the event are £12.50. For further details and to book tickets, go to www.salisburyfestival.co.uk.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Tuesday, 10th August
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Discover The Importance of Being Seven (the latest in the 44 Scotland Street series) and just who The Dog Who Came in from the Cold is (the second volume in the Corduroy Mansions series) when Alexander McCall Smith appears at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival (14-30th August 2010). Times, dates and ticket prices to be confirmed, but you can sign up to receive information as it’s announced here.