Bigglestones Books

Book Launch – Half Light by Mahesh Rao

Join us for an intimate evening at Bigglestones Books as we welcome award-winning author Mahesh Rao to discuss his captivating new novel, Half Light (Pushkin Press)

In Conversation with Mahesh Rao
Monday 20 October 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bigglestones Books, 57 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1TS
High in the mountains of Darjeeling, a landslide traps the guests and staff of a crumbling hotel. Cooped up inside, two men exchange lingering glances. For Neville, this is one of many thrilling encounters – urgent kisses in stairwells and parked cars. But for hotel employee Pavan, their connection threatens to unravel everything he has kept hidden.

Mary Portas – In conversation with Fiona Stalker

Join us for an evening with Mary Portas for the launch of her new book I Shop, Therefore I Am : The ’90s, Harvey Nicks – and Me. Mary will be in conversation with BBC Scotland’s Fiona Stalker for a lively discussion about the present relationship between design and retail, how it’s needed more than ever in these crazy times, the high streets as hubs for community life, the future of fashion, Beautiful Business, the tension between retail and the climate emergency, and everything in between.

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