Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter
Fri 23 Oct · 01:00
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
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On 23 October 2026, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow hosts the launch of Dark Reading Matter, the long-awaited sequel to The Eyre Affair featuring detective Thursday Next. Tickets are priced at £28 for attendees receiving the release of the novel or £5 for general admission. This event marks the conclusion of the 2026 festival programme and celebrates the return of a character introduced by Jasper Fforde a quarter-century ago. Various performers take part in this community-focused literary occasion.
The event takes place in the main area of Waterstones Sauchiehall Street. The programme combines thrilling adventure, brilliant satire, and hilarious surreal humour, and features Jasper Fforde discussing his writing process and the conclusion of the Thursday Next series.
Jasper Fforde is the featured guest, discussing his writing and the latest novel in the series.
The event is ticketed, with prices at £28 for attendees who receive a copy of Dark Reading Matter, and £5 for general admission.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 01:00.
Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter is held at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow (153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3EW).
Tickets for Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter can be booked via waterstones.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter
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On 23 October 2026, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow hosts the launch of Dark Reading Matter, the long-awaited sequel to The Eyre Affair featuring detective Thursday Next. Tickets are priced at £28 for attendees receiving the release of the novel or £5 for general admission. This event marks the conclusion of the 2026 festival programme and celebrates the return of a character introduced by Jasper Fforde a quarter-century ago. Various performers take part in this community-focused literary occasion.
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The event takes place in the main area of Waterstones Sauchiehall Street. The programme combines thrilling adventure, brilliant satire, and hilarious surreal humour, and features Jasper Fforde discussing his writing process and the conclusion of the Thursday Next series.
Jasper Fforde is the featured guest, discussing his writing and the latest novel in the series.
The event is ticketed, with prices at £28 for attendees who receive a copy of Dark Reading Matter, and £5 for general admission.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Waterstones Sauchiehall Street153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3EW
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Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 01:00.
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Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter is held at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow (153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3EW).
How do I get tickets for Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter?
Tickets for Jasper Fforde Launches Dark Reading Matter can be booked via waterstones.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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