Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak
Fri 28 Aug · 13:00
Bearsden Library and Community Hub
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A live-streamed event from the Edinburgh International Book Festival featuring author Elif Shafak takes place at Bearsden Library and Community Hub in Glasgow on 28 August 2026 at 1pm. Admission is free.
The Front List: Elif Shafak
Join us for a fantastic live streaming event from Edinburgh International Book Festival!
Elif Shafak has published 21 books, including 13 acclaimed novels, and been translated into 58 languages. Following a sold out event discussing There Are Rivers in the Sky in 2024, today’s special celebratory event sees Shafak – a powerful advocate for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of speech – reflects on her rich career to date, what it means to be a truly global author and citizen, and the impact of putting her personal and political beliefs into tangible action. Chaired by Rosie Goldsmith.
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Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 13:00.
Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak is held at Bearsden Library and Community Hub in Glasgow (69 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3QT).
Entry to Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak is free.
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Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak
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A live-streamed event from the Edinburgh International Book Festival featuring author Elif Shafak takes place at Bearsden Library and Community Hub in Glasgow on 28 August 2026 at 1pm. Admission is free.
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The Front List: Elif Shafak
Join us for a fantastic live streaming event from Edinburgh International Book Festival!
Elif Shafak has published 21 books, including 13 acclaimed novels, and been translated into 58 languages. Following a sold out event discussing There Are Rivers in the Sky in 2024, today’s special celebratory event sees Shafak – a powerful advocate for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of speech – reflects on her rich career to date, what it means to be a truly global author and citizen, and the impact of putting her personal and political beliefs into tangible action. Chaired by Rosie Goldsmith.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak?
Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 13:00.
Where is Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak taking place?
Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak is held at Bearsden Library and Community Hub in Glasgow (69 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3QT).
How much are tickets for Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak?
Entry to Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak is free.
How do I get tickets for Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak?
Tickets for Bearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Elif Shafak can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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