Before 3am, Books

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, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7220 7882

12:30

Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

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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

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

Corey Taylor: Book Signing

The author signs copies of his book A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven.

Waterstones, London W1D

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8539

12:00

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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

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

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

Sun 9 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

14:00 – 17:00

…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Anatomy

Variety night with a focus on risk-taking performance from any genre.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

£6 / 0845 874 3001

19:30 – 22:30

Caramitru-Malaele, Cate-N Luna Si In Stele (Caramitru-Malaele, A Tapestry Of Tales)

Traditional fables and poetry, anecdotes and stories from Romanian performers, Ion Caramitru and Horatiu Malaele, augmented with vocals and cello music from Adrian Naidin. Performed entirely in the Romanian language with no English surtitles.

Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H

Sun 26 May

Main House

£17 / 0844 873 3433

19:00

Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group

A book club for gents with a lust for reading. All types of books considered.

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 24 Jul

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:00 – 21:00

Wed 28 Aug

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:00 – 21:00

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From Borneo To Lockerbie: Book Launch

Geoffrey Leeming talks about his career as an RAF helicopter pilot.

Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead

Sat 25 May

Free / 01407 763361

19:30

Jo Caulfield Presents … The Speakeasy

A relaxed evening featuring a diverse bill of artists (magicians, comedians, writers and more) telling true stories from the haunting to the hilarious live on stage, giving some unexpected insights into their worlds.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Tue 11 Jun

£6 / 0131 556 9579

Crime writer Ian Rankin, award-winning comedian Susan Calman, mindreader Colin McLeod, storyteller James Spense, musician Colin McEwan, comedian Ben Verth, a 10-minute play by Dave McFarlane, plus others and MC Jo Caulfield.

20:00

Joe Hill: Author Event

The popular American author and son of novelists Stephen and Tabitha King discusses his latest thriller novel, Nos4r2, and signs copies of his work.

Waterstones, Bristol

Wed 29 May

£5 ( £3) / 0117 925 2274

19:00 – 20:30

Katie Morag Stories with Mairi Hedderwick

The feisty Katie Morag is a much loved character - a chance to meet her creator and hear some of her adventures. Mairi Hedderwick will also sign her books. Suitable for age 5 and up.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

Part of West End Festival.

14:30

Magic Ink with Steve Cole

The author of Astrosaurs, Cows In Action and The Slime Squad talks about the crazy characters and adventurous plots found in his children's books. Ages 8–12.

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sat 15 Jun

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

15:15

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Neu! Reekie!

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

The Poetry Club, Glasgow

Fri 14 Jun

£8

Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!

19:15 – 22:15

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 31 May

£7 / 0845 874 3001

With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.

19:00 – 22:15

Poetry for World AIDS Day

Manchester's best performance poets will be reading poems of love, hope and remembrance - but also featuring plenty of humour, as you might expect.

Manchester City Library

Sun 8 Dec

Free / 0161 234 1983

14:00 – 16:00

Rattle Tales

Rattle Tales returns to Brighton Fringe after a sell-out show last year. We’re looking forward to hearing tales from a selection of writers and, as ever, anything goes. Funny, sad, peculiar, there's no restrictions on stories or the audience discussion afterwards. Brighton’s only interactive short story night is a unique…

The Brunswick, Hove

Thu 23 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 23:00

Storytime (Under 5s)

Bath Central Library

Tue 28 May

Free / 01225 463362

11:00 – 11:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01225 463362

11:00 – 11:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 01225 463362

11:00 – 11:30

…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Bexhill Library, Bexhill-on-Sea

Sat 25 May

Free / 01424 212546

11:00 – 11:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01424 212546

11:00 – 11:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01424 212546

11:00 – 11:30

…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

The Collection, Lincoln

Thu 30 May

Free / 01522 782040

11:15

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

11:15

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

11:15

…and 11 more dates until 29 Aug