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Alexander McCall Smith
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The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.
5 Nov 7.30–9.00 Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy
An Evening of Poetry About Paintings
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Stewart Conn, Dilys Rose and Alan Riach wax poetical about all things artistic over a glass of wine.
22 May 7.30 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Andy Cave
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Mountaineer Andy Cave will discuss his new book, about his harrowing climb of Changabang in the Himalayas, 'Thin White Line'. 'Part of Dundee Literary Festival'.
21 Jun 3.00 University Of Dundee (New Teaching Block Main Lecture Theatre), Dundee
Anne Donovan
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Book signing of 'Being Emily' by Anne Donovan, author of 'Buddha Da'.
20 May 7.00–8.00 Mitchell Library, Glasgow
22 May 6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Aos Dana Book Festival
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This year's book festival will focus upon 'On the Music of Scotland', a book by Scotland's foremost musicologist John Purcer.
12 Jul–15 Jul (Times vary) Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle Of Skye
Ash Dickinson
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Slam champion Ash Dickinson explores life in verse in 'Unrest at the Dolphinarium'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
5 Jun 8.00 Bar Diesel, Edinburgh
Bansi O' Hara and the Bloodline Prophecy
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A fantastic story of Irish myth and magic, brimming with humour and adventure. (P5-P7).
23 Jun 10.30am & 1.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Best of Enemies
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Roderick Graham, author of 'An Accidental Tragedy: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots', offers snippets of historical insight from his book, which he will then sign.
25 Jun 7.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Between Weathers: Travels in 21st Century Shetland
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Ron McMillan launches the first original Shetland travelogue since 1869. Booking essential.
2 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Big Book Swap
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Get rid of books you no longer want and trade them for something shiny and new. One man's treasure and all that . . . 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 1.00–3.00 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Black Heart of Jamaica
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The 5th volume in the Julia Golding's Cat Royal series, the most outrageous adventure yet!
11 Jun 10.30am; 1.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Book Fair
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Booksellers from throughout Scotland will be selling a mixed range of antiquarian and secondhand books to suit all tastes and pockets.
14 Jun 10.00am–5.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Book Group
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A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. To join in with the discussion of 'Black Girl/White Girl' by Joyce Carol Oates please contact the branch for more information.
25 May 5.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Book Group: Ian Rankin
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An extra special edition of this regular book group. Have your analysis scrutinised by the author himself at this discussion of Ian Rankin's 'The Falls'. You'd better be nice! All proceeds to charity.
22 May 5.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Border Crossings
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Extracts from the 'Border Crossings' CD, produced by Scottish PEN, by Dilys Rose and Aonghas Macneacail, in conversation with Jenni Calder. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
2 Jun 7.00–8.30 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
Borders Book Festival
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Some hot names of literature, including Iain Banks, Ian Rankin and Mary Contini, arrive in Melrose for four days of book fun. Between author events musical ensemble Waxwing, hands-on workshops and children's storytellers will keep you entertained.
19 Jun–22 Jun (Times vary) Various Venues, Melrose
The Bridge Readings: Janet Paisley
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Insights into the life, mind and work of writer Janet Paisley, author of 'White Rose Rebel'.
5 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
CCA Book Fair
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A selection of creative and limited edition publications from alternative and independent Scottish publishers, focusing on contemporary art, design, architecture and new ideas.
30 May 12.00–4.30 CCA, Glasgow
Chris Hannan
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Scottish novelist Chris Hannan introduces possible future bestseller 'MISSY' to the crime fiction reading public. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 7.00–8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
Conversation Pieces: Alex Gray
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The writer of crime thrillers and creator of DI Lorimer (often described as a Glaswegian version of Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus) talks about her work.
19 May 1.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Crambo: Jingle and Sang
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An evening of poetry and song inspired by the work of John Lapraik, with readings from Rab Wilson, Hugh Mitchell, Mark Gilroy and Johnny Templeton. There will also be music from folk band Bletherskyte.
6 Jun 7.30 Coach House
Creative Writing Workshop
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Join award winning author, Kirsty Gunn, for a morning of expert tuition in the vagaries of creative writing.'Part of Dundee Literary Festival'.
20 Jun 10.00am University Of Dundee (New Teaching Block Main Lecture Theatre), Dundee
Crime Fiction Reading Group
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This time around the group will be performing a post-mortem on Karen Campbell's 'The Twilight Time'. Contact Ewan at the store for more information.
5 Jun 6.30 Waterstone's, Glasgow
David Donaldson
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Managing Editor of DC Thomson and writer of 'The Broons' and 'Oor Wullie' tells some colourful tales from his time behind the comics.
28 May 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
David Robinson
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The Literary Editor of the Scotsman will read from his new collection of essays, 'In Cold Ink'.'Part of Dundee Literary Festival'.
21 Jun 12.00 University Of Dundee (New Teaching Block Main Lecture Theatre), Dundee

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