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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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



