BBC Radio 4’s Bookclub with Denise Mina
In a change to the BBC Radio 4's Bookclub event, crime writer Denise Mina will now be joining James Naughtie and an audience to discuss her award-winning true crime novel, The Long Drop.
Set in the backstreets and bars of nineteen fifties Glasgow, and at the trial at which he conducted his own defence, The Long Drop tells the story of Peter Manuel, Scotland’s most notorious serial killer, and those whose lives he ruined.
Each month, Radio 4’s Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, focusses on one writer and one book. Readers ask the questions and set the agenda. Please come along ready to take part. To help plan the programme, we’ll be in touch with ticket holders to gather questions and thoughts about The Long Drop in advance.
This event will be recorded and edited before broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 3rd and 7th September. It will also be available on BBC Sounds.
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Jenni Fagan will no longer be appearing at this event for the planned discussion of Luckenbooth.
Following a family bereavement and other unexpected circumstances, Jenni Fagan is postponing all book events for the time being. On behalf of Jenni, her publishers and Radio 4 we apologise for any disappointment.
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Denise Mina Author
After a peripatetic childhood in Glasgow, Paris, London, Invergordon, Bergen and Perth, Denise Mina left school at 16 before doing her law degree at Glasgow University. She subsequently studied for a PhD at Strathclyde. Her first novel, Garnethill, was published in 1998 and won the CWA John Creasey Dagger for Best First Crime Novel.
She has published 12 novels including the Garnethill series, Paddy Meehan and Alex Morrow series. She has been nominated for many prizes including the CWA Gold Dagger and has won the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award twice. In addition to novels, Denise has also written plays and graphic novels including the graphic novel adaptation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. In 2014, she was inducted into the Crime Writers’ Association Hall of Fame and was a judge for the Bailey’s Prize. She has also presented TV and radio programmes as well as appearing regularly in the media. She lives and works in Glasgow.
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.