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Alice Thompson: Burnt Island
Help celebrate the release of Thompson's sixth book, a novel about a novelist, which provides a new spot of horror to grace book shelves.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
Ann Widdecombe: Strictly Ann
The former politician, who joined the old Conservative party in 1964, is out in and about in support of her new autobiography.
Althorp, Northampton
Thu 13 Jun
Entrance with festival pass / 01604 770107
Part of Althorp Literary Festival.
- 14:00
Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton
Tue 2 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01823 337477
- 19:00
Dartington Hall, Totnes
Mon 8 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01803 847147
Part of Ways With Words Festival.
- 14:30
Also on at:
- Daunt Books, Marylebone, London W1U
- Fortnum & Mason St. James's Restaurant, London W1J
- Hayling Island Bookshop
- Hemerdon House, Plymouth
- Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
- Sarratt Village Hall
- Simpson's In The Strand, London WC2R
- St George Hotel, Harrogate
- St Ives Bookseller
- The Carlton Club, London SW1A
- Theatre Royal, Bath
- Torbay Bookshop, Paignton
Patrick Joyce: The State of Freedom
Celebrate the launch of the new book from Patrick Joyce, Professorial Fellow in History at the University of Edinburgh, which looks at the social history of Britain since 1800. Three professors – Donald Bloxham, Simon Gunn, Liz Stanley – chair the event and look at how an understanding of history contributes to the modern…
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow
To celebrate the launch of Nick Haynes new book, Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Cultural and External Affairs) and Ian Walford (Chief Executive, Historic Scotland) talk about the old school campus.
University of Glasgow
Tue 4 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0141 330 2000
Drinks reception begins in the Forehall.
- 18:30 – 20:00
Joe Hill: NOS4R2
Hill launches his latest horror novel, taking questions from the audience and signing copies of his books. Booking is essential.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
£5 / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
Nicola Morgan: Blame My Brain
Nicola Morgan launches a new edition of her non-fiction book, in which she explains the teenage brain – no, really.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
Catriona McPherson: Dandy Gilver and a Deadly Measure of Brimstone
Scottish-born, California-based author Catriona McPherson launches her new Dandy Gilver mystery.
Waterstones George Street, Edinburgh
Wed 17 Jul
Free / 0843 290 8309
- 18:30
Dickson Telfer: The Red Man Turns to Green
Celebrate the publication of the author's new book of quirky short stories, with a reading, Q&A and signing session.
Waterstones George Street, Edinburgh
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0843 290 8309
- 18:30
Flab to FAB – The Workshop
Book launch and workshop for overweight people wanting to turn their lives around.
More Restaurant, Leicester
Fri 21 Jun
Free (Gold ticket £35; VIP ticket £80) / 07535 438866
Books are available for sale on the night. Dinner for Gold and VIP Ticket holders begins from 8pm onwards.
- 18:00 – 22:00
Gerda Stevenson: If This Were Real
Gerda Stevenson takes a break from acting and directing to launch her first book of poetry.
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 662 9112
- 18:00
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Thu 6 Jun
£5 (Waterstone's loyalty card holders £4) / 0131 226 2666
Tickets available from Waterstones West End.
- 19:00
Michael Pedersen: Play with Me
The playwright and poet launches his first full-length poetry collection.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 6 Jul
Poems for the Millennium: Vol 4
Celebrate the launch of The University of California Book of North African Poetry, the fourth installment of Poems for the Millennium, with a survey of Maghrebian literature, a Q&A session and readings in the poems' original languages.
CCA, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 352 4900
- 19:30 – 22:00
Rosemary Goring: After Flodden
The historical fiction writer commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden with her latest romance.



