Afternoon events, Books

England's wicket-keeper signs his book The Gloves Are Off, in which he reveals all about life at the heart of the action on the cricket field.

The former glamour model signs copies of her book He's The One.

The author signs copies of his book The World According To Bob: The Further Adventures Of One Man And His Street-Wise Cat.

The former politician, who joined the old Conservative party in 1964, is out in and about in support of her new autobiography.

The silver medal winning gymnast and Strictly Come Dancing champion signs copies of his autobiography, My Story So Far.

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

A troubadours' tour beginning at the library in GoMA and ending at Glasgow Green to watch the sunrise following a midnight ceremony of poetry and song.

Regular role-playing night.

The former Great British Olympic track and road cyclist and BBC pundit signs copies of his autobiography Easy Rider: My Life On A Bike.

• Written by: Nick Arnold

The creators of the stage show Horrible Histories present their live show on the subject of Science, in which the team answer obscure scientific questions, providing the audience with a fun and educational experience. The theatre production features actors and a 3D sector. The inventive questions which will be asked…

Fierce and lovely spoken word featuring four main performers and a teeny tiny open mic spot if you fancy giving it a go yourself.

Rock, folk, pop and electro showcase featuring Empire Of The Sun, Noah And The Whale, Rodriguez, Michael Kiwanuka, Tom Odell, Ghostpoet, Tribes, Matt Corby, Lucy Rose, King Krule, Melody's Echo Chamber, and many more. With theatre performances, talks, panel debates, late-night parties, outdoor pursuits and food experiences.

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

The cricket legend signs copies of his bestselling book 80 Not Out, where he recalls the highlights of his life in sport and provides an illuminating insight into what he has been up to since his retirement.

The American crime author signs copies of the tenth novel in his Lincoln Rhyme series, The Kill Room.

This talk looks at some of the themes that appear in both drawings and writings showing Vaughan's preoccupation with the representation of the nude and pictorial space as well as with poetry and sex.

• Written by: Sharon Kanolik

The Reckless Moment Theatre Company presents Sharon Kanolik's drama, set during the London riots of August 2011, in which three people who would rather ignore each other are forced to interact.

Fair Pley / The Famous Spiegeltent. Debate, discussion and discourse in the company of some of the fiercest intellects this country has to offer. Are the Scots sick? Can we trust bankers? Is Edinburgh a hellish dystopia ruined by planners, toytown development and (whisper) trams? Can we stop ageing? How best do we plan…

Andy Kershaw. One of the UK's most decorated broadcasters, appearing in conversation about his life and widely acclaimed autobiography No Off Switch. Andy has won numerous awards throughout his career working for Radio 3 and for 15 years on Radio 1, where he shared an office with John Peel. More recently a presenter on…

The author talks about her book Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, a biography of the travel writer, including his adventures during the Second World War.

An interactive event, featuring a reading from the author and discussion.

The Martha Stewart of blog-land compiles her tips and advice into book form with The Handmade Home, which she'll discuss and sign copies of.

Stories, games and art and craft fun for children and their parents and carers.