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Rachel Caine: Author Event

The author discusses and signs copies of her books, including the most recent, Fall of Night.

Waterstones, London NW3

Sun 19 May

Free / 0843 290 8335

  • 13:30

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

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

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

Skelmersdale Library

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01695 720312

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 01695 720312

  • 14:00 – 15:30
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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

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

Dawn O'Porter: Paper Aeroplanes

The television presenter and author signs copies of her new novel, a coming-of-age story wrapped up in small-town life, drawn from her own childhood growing up in Guernsey.

Waterstones, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 332 9105

  • 16:00

Gordon Baldwin In Conversation With Moira Vincentelli

The sculptural potter discusses his inspiration and

Ruthin Craft Centre, The Centre For The Applied Arts

Sun 26 May

Free, ticketed / 01824 704774

  • 14:30
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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

Kaleidescape

Singer-songwriter Tony Kehoe hosts an open floor of music, poetry and performance.

Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Sun 26 May

Free / 0151 478 4199

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Kate Mosse: Citadel

Author Kate Mosse discusses her latest adventure novel, Citadel, along with the rest of her Languedoc Trilogy.

K College, Tonbridge

Fri 5 Jul

Prices to be confirmed

Talk. Part of Tonbridge Arts Festival.

  • 14:00

The Lay of the Last Minstrel

Joanna Lumley, Briony McRoberts and David Robb perform a specially abridged version of the first great poem of Sir Walter Scott's (who once walked the halls of Harmony House).

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sat 15 Jun

£14 (£12) / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

Lunchtime Lecture: Happy Birthday Dublo!

A member of staff talks about Hornby Dublo model railway toys and other model making, followed by an optional light lunch in the tearoom.

National Trust: Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough

Fri 9 Aug

Free, plus admission £5.40, child £3.15, family £14 / 01642 324188

  • 12:00 – 12:45
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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

Waterstones, Birkenhead

Sun 19 May

Free / 0151 650 2400

  • 12:30 – 13:30

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 19 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30
…and 6 more dates until 14 Jul

Sarah Harrison: The Wildflower Path

The English author discusses her new novel, which follows up the best-selling The Flowers of the Field.

Trinity Church Centre, London N12

Sun 18 Aug

£5.50

Part of Greenacre Writers Festival.

  • 13:30

Spitalfields Life

The Gentle Author, writer of more than 1000 stories posted online at spitalfieldslife.com and now published in a critically acclaimed book of the same name, tells some tales of artefacts from Spitalfields which carry the story of the place. These include a paper bag from London's oldest Paper Bag Shop, a coin from…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Sat 1 Jun

Level 3 Function Room

£8 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 14:00
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Tadpoles: Talk

Museum zoologist Barry Clarke talks about the larval stage of a frog or toad, how they manage to survive and how they development into frogs or toads.

Natural History Museum, London SW7

Thu 23 May

Attenborough Studio

Free / 020 7942 5000/5011

  • 14:30 – 15:00

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

25 Brook Street: It's Surroundings And Interiors: Talk

An overview of the development of Brook Street and the interior layout and design features of a Georgian townhouse.

Handel House Museum, London W1K

Sat 27 Jul

£6 (£5) / 020 7495 1685

  • 15:00

Active Storytelling: Workshop (Ages 3-7)

An opportunity to become an actor and tell the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Fri 31 May

Ruinart Circle Bar, Level 1

£3 (Children £2) / 0844 800 1110

  • 14:00 – 14:45

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 19 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

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
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