{"product_id":"the-bookmonger-presents-an-evening-with-sophie-gravia","title":"The Bookmonger Presents: An Evening with the Queen of Holiday Reads, Sophie Gravia","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bookmonger Presents: An Evening with the Queen of Holiday Reads, Sophie Gravia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelebrating her latest release Stars and Swipes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday August 10th | 7PM| Doors open 6:45pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe're thrilled to welcome Glasgow's own Queen of Holiday Reads, Sophie Gravia, to The Bookmonger to celebrate the release of her latest novel, \u003cem\u003eStars and Swipes, \u003c\/em\u003e the laugh-out-loud sequel to the bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Dicktionary Club\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSophie's debut \u003cem\u003eA Glasgow Kiss\u003c\/em\u003e became an overnight sensation, and her novels have been winning readers over with their sharp wit, chaotic romance, and irresistible humour ever since. Now Ella, Katy, and Zola are taking on New York City,  and we're celebrating in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJoin us for a fun, frank, and gloriously chaotic evening with one of Scotland's most exciting voices in romantic comedy, in conversation with Bookmonger owner Caitlyn Payne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Stars and Swipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eElla, Katy, and Zola are beside themselves when they're offered the chance to launch The Dicktionary Club stateside. A Manhattan entrepreneur has his eye on the girls, and their infamous dating app,  and suddenly New York is calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWith bigger apartments, a bigger dating pool, and their love lives imploding back home, the three besties are ready for their Gossip Girl era. But not everything is bigger in America. Secrets spill. Lines blur. And in a city built on ambition and attraction, someone is always watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause in New York, love is a game. And everyone is playing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect on the Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoot Your Shot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Join Sophie outside The Bookmonger for our Stars and Swipes themed Polaroid photo booth. Grab your props, strike a pose, and take home a keepsake Polaroid with Sophie from the night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfess Your Most Chaotic Dating Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e We'll be collecting anonymous confessions from attendees and followers ahead of the event to read out on the night. Think your dating life has been chaotic? This is your moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk Sophie Anything:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit your questions for Sophie ahead of the night and we'll work the best ones into the evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Chat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sophie in conversation with Bookmonger owner Caitlyn Payne about \u003cem\u003eStars and Swipes\u003c\/em\u003e, her writing journey, and everything in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudience Q\u0026amp;A \u0026amp; Book Signing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWine, beer, and soft drinks available to purchase on the night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComplimentary promotional goodies for every attendee, courtesy of Bonnier Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit Your Story or Question\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGot a chaotic dating confession to share, or a burning question for Sophie? Submit ahead of the event via the link below and you could be featured on the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/7ssfn3ZzwQzMyrML6\" title=\"Anonymous Submissions\"\u003ehttps:\/\/forms.gle\/7ssfn3ZzwQzMyrML6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sophie Gravia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSophie Gravia grew up just outside Glasgow and has always had a love for storytelling. After a performing arts diploma and years of creative writing, Sophie began writing her now-iconic blog \u003cem\u003eSex in the Glasgow City\u003c\/em\u003e during the pandemic, and the response was overwhelming. Her debut novel \u003cem\u003eA Glasgow Kiss\u003c\/em\u003e shot straight to number one in the charts and has been a word-of-mouth sensation ever since, with a BBC screen adaptation currently in development. Sophie is also the co-host of the chart-topping podcast \u003cem\u003eSituationships\u003c\/em\u003e with Christine McGuinness. \u003cem\u003eStars and Swipes\u003c\/em\u003e is her sixth novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e£15 — Admission Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e£20 — Admission + Paperback copy of \u003cem\u003eStars and Swipes\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e£25 — Admission + Book Bundle (\u003cem\u003eThe Dicktionary Club\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003eStars and Swipes\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued for the admission portion only. The cost of the book (based on its retail price) will be deducted from the total ticket price, and the book will still be yours to keep. If you need to cancel in advance of the event we can try to resell your space, but refunds are not guaranteed. 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