By Hannah Wood

The line-up for West Dunbartonshire’s annual literary event has been unveiled.

A host of creative talent will take part in this year’s Booked! festival, running from Tuesday May 14, to Sunday, May 19.

The celebration, organised by West Dunbartonshire Libraries and Cultural Services, will include a variety of talks and workshops delivered by notable authors and artists.

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Events in and around Clydebank include two sessions by leading artist Mitch Miller, and a presentation on the life of Red Clydeside revolutionist John Maclean, by Henry Bell.

Tartan noir writer Alan Parks will be at Parkhall Library to discuss his new crime thriller, February’s Son.

Councillor Ian Dickson, convener of corporate services, said: “The festival is a very popular event and tickets for this free event always go fast. This year we have a fantastic line up of exceptional talent and I would urge people to book their tickets now. I would like to thank the all the artists who have agreed to participate at this year’s festival which really has something for everyone.”

See dunbarton.gov.uk/booked2019 for more details and tickets.