Book Group: Islands of Abandonment by Cal Flyn
On:23rd March 2021, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
For this special one-off book group event, we will be reading and discussing Islands of Abandonment by Cal Flyn. This is a book about abandoned places, places left behind when the rest of the world has moved on. From Detroit to Chernobyl, to abandoned Scottish islands, this book brings together stories of desolate and deteriorating spaces that actually offer great insight into what environmental recovery might look like. Rich in detail and lyrically written, Islands of Abandonment is a perfect book group book, with plenty to discuss and ask Cal about during the event.
Cal will be joining us for a reading and Q&A after the discussion, which will be taking place online over Zoom to comply with the latest government restrictions. Everyone who purchases a ticket will have access to the Zoom discussion with Cal Flyn as well as a signed bookplate edition of Islands of Abandonment. Limited places are available for this exclusive book group event.
Please note this is a special event book group, and that our regular (and free) book group, which began shortly before lockdown, will resume in future.
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.