Upcoming Events At The Book Nook

Shona Maclean (niece of Alistair Maclean) is the bestselling author of two historical crime series - the Alexander Seaton series, set in seventeenth century Scotland and the Damian Seeker series, set in Oliver Cromwell's London, for which she has twice won the CWA Historical Dagger. Her standalone Jacobite thriller, The Bookseller of Inverness, was Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2023.
Now in her new novel, The Cromarty Library Circle, Shona brings us the unforgettable story of a Scottish town on the cusp of change and the group of townspeople whose lives will be irrevocably altered over the course of one tumultuous year.
Cromarty, The Black Isle, 1831.

Saturday November 7th 3pm: A riotous night of crime, comedy, and literary mischief which is all in aid of SAMH - Scottish Action for Mental Health.

We’re thrilled to announce a very special performance of ‘Carry On Sleuthing: The Mysterious Affair at Pyles’, the wildly popular and hilariously chaotic crime-caper created by 
Douglas Skelton and Caro Ramsay.
Expect outrageous characters, shameless puns, double entendres, theatrical mayhem, and a murder mystery that refuses to behave.
This one-performance-only show features a cast of guest crime writers stepping out from behind their bookshelves and onto the stage - and not afraid to make themselves a laughing stock — with costumes, accents, and comic timing that must be seen to be believed. It’s crime fiction as you’ve never experienced it before ( and you may hope you never do again!).
And most importantly, in memory of my much-loved sons Struan and Gordon, every penny from ticket sales goes directly to SAMH, supporting vital mental-health work across Scotland.
Come for the mystery. Stay for the laughter. Leave knowing you’ve helped make a difference.

Join us for a special Christmas event with Scotland's bestselling cookbook author, and Book Nook regular guest, Coinneach MacLeod!
His new irresistible festive collection is packed with everything you need to create the ultimate
Scottish Christmas.
Brimming with seasonal recipes, this book is a celebration of tradition, warmth and Scottish hospitality. Whether you're stirring a rich Christmas pudding or toasting Hogmanay with a spiced winter cocktail, Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas is your must-have guide to a winter filled with flavour, charm and a touch of Hebridean hygge - wherever you are in the world!
The Hebridean Baker has gathered together an array of dishes that capture the spirit of the season and the spirit of the season will be captured at this event!

The Book Nook is proud and thrilled to welcome Sir Ian Rankin, a global icon of crime fiction, to Stewarton.
Join us at The Book Nook for an unforgettable afternoon with Sir Ian Rankin as he introduces his gripping new novel,
The Heights.

The first standalone novel in nearly twenty years from one of the UK’s greatest storytellers.

The Heights is crime-thriller writing at its finest – topical, thought-provoking and eye-opening – and proves why Ian Rankin remains one of our greatest social commentators in British fiction. This is a novel of two London’s – one for the normal everyday people, and one for the global super-rich elites and speaks to the global picture of stark and growing inequalities across many cities.

What a fantastic event to close the 2026 Events programme at The Book Nook Stewarton!