Transport yourself away from the couch and lift the spirits by tuning in to an hour of delightful conversation with the master of escapist writing, Alexander McCall Smith. Chaired by Serena Field, the best-selling author will celebrate World Poetry Day with a discussion of his new poetry collection, In a Time of Distance. He will also introduce his latest novel, a long-awaited return to the hilarious Professor Von Iglefeld series, Your Inner Hedgehog.

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