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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

Kate Mosse: Citadel

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

All Saints Arts Centre, Lewes

Fri 19 Jul

£9–£12.50 / 01903 204321

Talk and Q&A session. Part of Lewes Speakers Festival.

Chichester Library

Tue 18 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 19:30

Thu 4 Jul

Prices to be confirmed

In conversation with Phil Hewitt.

  • 19:30

Chorleywood Bookshop, Rickmansworth

Tue 2 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01923 283566

Talk and signing.

  • 19:30

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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

Speak Your Mind

A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.

Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner

Thu 11 Jul

The Studio

£3 / 020 8428 0124

  • 19:30

Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield

Thu 18 Jul

Roundhouse Lecture Theatre

£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450

  • 19:30 – 22:00
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Blofeld And Baxter: Memories Of Test Match Special: Talk

The cricket commentators talk about their careers and stories from their trips around the world.

Alban Arena, St Albans

Thu 3 Oct

£18.50 (£17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone… / 01727 844488

  • 19:30

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Fri 6 Sep

£19 / 0844 871 7607

Grand Opera House, York

Fri 11 Oct

£19.50 / 0844 871 3024

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Derek Landy: Author Event

The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.

Waterstones, Leeds

Fri 14 Jun

£3 / 0113 244 4588

  • 18:30

I Wish I Was Lonely

An interactive performance about contact, presented by Hannah Walker and Chris Thorpe, using poetry, storytelling and live intervention.

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Tue 30 Jul

Donations welcome / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:45

Wed 31 Jul

Donations welcome / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:45

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Mon 3 Jun

£5 / 01473 295900

  • 19:00

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Thu 6 Jun

£5 (Waterstone's loyalty card holders £4) / 0131 226 2666

Tickets available from Waterstones West End.

  • 19:00

Ashburton Library, Croydon

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 18:30

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 18:30

Tue 30 Jul

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 18:30

East Grinstead Library

Mon 27 May

Free / 01342 410050

  • 17:15 – 18:45

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 01342 410050

  • 17:15 – 18:45

Mon 29 Jul

Free / 01342 410050

  • 17:15 – 18:45

Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni, London SW7

Thu 20 Jun

£5 inc wine ( £3) / 020 7871 3515

  • 19:00

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Ann Widdecombe: Strictly Ann

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

Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton

Tue 2 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01823 337477

  • 19:00

Daunt Books, Marylebone, London W1U

Tue 18 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 020 7224 2295

In conversation.

  • 19:00

Hayling Island Bookshop

Mon 10 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 023 9246 6620

  • 19:30

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Scribblers

A self-led and informal creative writing group inspired by rooms within the house.

Gateshead Central Library

Fri 31 May

Free / 0191 433 8420

  • 21:30 – 23:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0191 433 8420

  • 21:30 – 23:30

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0191 433 8420

  • 21:30 – 23:30
…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

Alan Johnson: Talk

The former Home Secretary Alan Johnson discusses his autobiography This Boy.

Waterstones Liverpool One

Tue 28 May

£4 ( £3) / 0151 709 9820

  • 19:00

Anne Zouroudi: Author Event

Meet the author of The Feast Of Artemis, the latest in the Mysteries Of The Greek Detectives series.

Waterstones, Tunbridge Wells

Tue 25 Jun

£3 redeemable against purchase / 01892 535446

  • 19:00

The Big Untidy Night Out

Featuring performaces by multi-media punk band Jackdaw With Crowbar and Formby.

Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading

Fri 14 Jun

£5 / 0118 986 6788

  • 20:00 – 23:30
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Charles Stross: Neptune's Brood, Vol 1

The science fiction writer launches his latest effort.

Waterstones West End, Edinburgh

Thu 4 Jul

£3 (Members £2) / 0131 226 2666

  • 18:00

Chris Skidmore: Bosworth

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

Bristol Grammar School

Thu 6 Jun

£5

Book launch.

  • 18:30

Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club

Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00
…and 6 more dates until 22 Jul

An Evening With Johnny Herbert: Talk

A fully audio-visual presentation hosted by former Top Gear presenter Steve Berry, which tells the story of Herbert's career as well as indulging in all things motor racing.

Albert Halls, Bolton

Sun 23 Jun

£19.50 / 01204 334400

  • 19:30

Ferneham Hall, Fareham

Wed 19 Jun

£12.50 / 01329 231942

  • 19:30

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Tue 9 Jul

£22.50; £20.50 before Apr 30 / 0870 013 1030

  • 19:45

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The Hour

“When evening quickens in the street, comes a pause in the day's occupation that is known as the cocktail hour.” So said Bernard de Voto. The Cocktail Hour is the most delightful ritual, and one worth considered cogitation. Let us make our journey through the mystical hour together. Cocktails and canapés included, of…

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sun 26 May

£15 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£15 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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The Frontline Club, London W2

Tue 11 Jun

£12.50 adv booking required / 020 7479 8950

  • 19:00

John Cooper Clarke

The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

Artrix, Bromsgrove

Tue 17 Sep

£17.50 / 01527 577330

Button Factory, Dublin

Fri 14 Jun

€24

Colston Hall, Bristol

Fri 7 Jun

£18.50 / 0117 922 3686

With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.

  • 19:30

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John Edward

A presentation by the internationally acclaimed psychic medium, lecturer and author.

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Tue 27 Aug

£34.90–£55.90 / 0870 606 3536

  • 19:30

New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Thu 29 Aug

£34.90–£55.90 / 0870 607 7533

  • 19:30

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Fri 30 Aug

£31–£51 / 0870 847 2315

  • 19:30

Patti Smith: An Evening Of Words And Music, Tony Shanahan

The award-winning American singer-songwriter and poet preforms her best known punk-rock hit alongside a selection of her poetry.

Alban Arena, St Albans

Sat 10 Aug

£25 / 01727 844488

  • 20:00