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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
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
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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- Quay Theatre, Sudbury
- Treasure House / Beverley Art Gallery
- Waterstones, Salisbury
- Waterstones, Southampton
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
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
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
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
Mon 27 May
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


