A TRIO of authors have been lined up for this year’s Reader’s Day at the Ayr Carnegie Library.

On Sunday, October 8, a programme of published authors promises an insight into historical fiction, children’s books, and poetry.

This year’s authors have been confirmed as Gillian Muir who is a local author from Minishant. Her ‘Louis Louis’ picture books are a hit with children of all ages and this series of books follow the exploits of Cockapoo Louis who was rescued from a Brussel’s animal shelter by the Muir family. Gillian has also written for teenagers with ‘Ten at last Ted’ a hard hitting coming of age story.

Douglas Jackson from Bridge of Allan, spent 36 years in journalism before leaving The Scotsman in 2009 to become a full-time writer. 

He has written ten historical novels and four thrillers (under the name James Douglas), with his novels having been published in twelve languages. His latest book ‘Glory of Rome’, the eighth Gaius Valerius Verrens adventure, was published in August 2017.

Alan Riach is the Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University and the author of numerous books including his sixth collection of poems, The Winter Book (2017), which follows various other volumes including Homecoming (2009), and Clearances (2001).

Councillor Brian McGinley, South Ayrshire Council’s portfolio holder for economic development, tourism, and leisure said: “We’re committed to staging these types of event in South Ayrshire on a regular basis to give people the chance to come face-to-face with published authors in an entertaining and inspiring series of talks.

“There’s also the chance to pick up some new titles from the library, something that will help people connect with the one thing they all have in common, the love of a good read.”

People coming along on the day are also being given the chance to pick up some new material for free at the Book Swap table. Anyone with books they no longer need but which may be of interest to others are being encouraged to bring them with them to swap them for something new.

Tickets cost £10 per person, which includes cream tea - to book, you can call 01292 286 385 or visit Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr.

Programme:
Registration & Coffee - 12:30pm
Gillian Muir- 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Doug Jackson - 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Break for Cream-tea - 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Alan Riach - 3:45pm – 4:45pm