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Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee: Book Signing

The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.

Waterstones, Leeds

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0113 244 4588

  • 17:00

Chris Skidmore: Bosworth

Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

Sat 15 Jun

£9.50 (includes tea and cake) / 01926 776438

Part of Warwick Words.

Burns an' a' That! Festival

A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.

Belleisle Park, Ayr

Fri 24 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Fri 31 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Fri 7 Jun

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30
…and 12 more dates until 30 Aug

Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

Waterstones, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 832 8563

  • 16:00

Waterstones Liverpool One

Wed 29 May

Free / 0151 709 9820

  • 12:00

Corey Taylor: Book Signing

The author signs copies of his book A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven.

Waterstones, London W1D

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8539

  • 12:00
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The History Of Knitting: From Knitting Shepherds To Purling Celebrities! By Karen Cochra: Talk

Karen Cochrane offers an illustrated look at the origins of knitting and how the styles have changed through the ages and around the world.

Harrow Museum & Heritage Centre

Tue 16 Jul

£3 / 020 8861 2626

  • 14:00

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Max Brooks: Author Event

The author signs copies of cult novel World War Z, and the companion Zombie Survival Guide.

Waterstones, Bishop's Stortford

Wed 22 May

Free / 01279 508900

  • 16:00

Aperol Spritz Stage

Performance space featuring comedy, music and spoken word.

Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton

Tue 21 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 13:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 13:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 13:00
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Art Lunchtime Talk: Shirley Jones

The artist discusses her work in the exhibition 30 Years Of The Red Hen Press.

National Museum Cardiff

Fri 14 Jun

Free, ticketed / 029 2039 7951

  • 13:05

CV Surgery: Workshop

A chance to gain professional advice and tips on improving an existing CV.

Birmingham Central Library

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0121 303 4511

  • 14:00 – 18:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0121 303 4511

  • 14:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0121 303 4511

  • 14:00 – 18:00
…and 5 more dates until 25 Jul

Susi Osborne: Book Signing

Local author Susi Osborne launches her second novel and signs copies.

Waterstones Liverpool One

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0151 709 9820

  • 13:00

Art Lunchtime Talk: Julian Stair: Quietus

The ceramicist discusses his exhibition which interprets the symbolism of funeral rituals across the world.

National Museum Cardiff

Fri 24 May

Free, ticketed / 029 2039 7951

  • 13:05

Cathy Cassidy: Book Signing

The children's author signs copies of her book Coco Caramel, part of her Chocolate Box Girls series aimed at teenagers.

Waterstones, Bluewater West, Greenhithe

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01322 624831

  • 14:30 – 16:00
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Charlie Fletcher: Far Rockaway

Fletcher talks about his latest adventure book, and delves into his time working in film and TV. Ages 9+.

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sat 15 Jun

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

Darren Shan: Book Signing

The Limerick-based author signs copies of fantasy series, Zom-B.

Waterstones, Swansea

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01792 463567

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Waterstones, Cardiff

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 14:00

Eboracum: A Potted History Of Roman York: Talk

A look at life in York (then known as Eboracum) under the Romans, which became one of the leading cities in their empire.

Yorkshire Museum

Tue 2 Jul

Free, plus admission £7.50, concs £6.50, under 16s free / 01904 687687

  • 12:30 – 13:00

Eric Knowles Antique Antics

A mini Antiques Roadshow by the antiques expert who has graced the BBC's television and radio programmes for over 20 years. Illustrated with slides and anecdotal reminiscences.

Ferneham Hall, Fareham

Sun 21 Jul

£14 ( £13) / 01329 231942

  • 14:30

The Heritage Of Scriven: Talk

Dave Hunt, the Chair of the Claro Community Archaeology Group, gives an illustrated talk about their project uncovering the archaeology of the village.

Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate

Tue 21 May

£4 / 01423 556188

  • 14:00
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Iron, Steam And Money Book Launch

Roger Osborne launches his book, Iron, Steam and Money, The Making of the Industrial Revolution, offering a fresh look at the decades when British ingenuity and technological innovation changed the course of human history and ushered in the modern world.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01274 435900

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Joe Hill: Book Signing

The popular American author and son of novelists Stephen and Tabitha King discusses his latest thriller novel, Nos4r2, and signs copies of his work.

Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester

Thu 30 May

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 13:00

Waterstones, Reading Oracle

Wed 29 May

Free / 0118 950 3400

  • 12:30

Rogue Writers

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30
…and 5 more dates until 14 Jul

Roof Garden Renga: Free Workshops with James Wilkes

Become part of a poetry-writing collective in this eight-day celebration of the art of Renga. These Japanese linked verses were traditionally composed by groups of poets passing lines from one to another. For the London Literature Festival, poet James Wilkes leads a series of free lunchtime workshops that update…

Queen Elizabeth Hall, London SE1

Sat 25 May

The Roof Garden

Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) / 0844 875 0073

  • 13:00

Sun 26 May

The Roof Garden

Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) / 0844 875 0073

  • 13:00

Mon 27 May

The Roof Garden

Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) / 0844 875 0073

  • 13:00
…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

18th Century Crime And Punishment: Talk

A look at crimes that were committed in the 18th century and the extreme methods that were used to punish and deter.

Handel House Museum, London W1K

Sat 22 Jun

£6 (£5) / 020 7495 1685

  • 12:00
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