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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

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.

Waterstones, Nottingham

Thu 30 May

Free / 0843 290 8525

  • 11:00

Waterstones, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 832 8563

  • 16:00

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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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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
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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.

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 23 May

Free / 01522 782040

  • 11:15

Thu 30 May

Free / 01522 782040

  • 11:15

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

  • 11:15
…and 12 more dates until 29 Aug

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Bromley Central Library

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 8460 6037

  • 18:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 020 8460 6037

  • 18:30

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 020 8460 6037

  • 18:30
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

Donald Hope Library, London SW19

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Peckham Library, London SE15

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7525 2000

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 7525 2000

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

Free / 020 7525 2000

  • 18:30 – 20:00

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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.

Althorp, Northampton

Thu 13 Jun

Entrance with festival pass / 01604 770107

Part of Althorp Literary Festival.

  • 14:00

Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton

Tue 2 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01823 337477

  • 19:00

Dartington Hall, Totnes

Mon 8 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01803 847147

Part of Ways With Words Festival.

  • 14:30

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The Art Of Influence: Asian Propaganda: Talk

A gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg, British Museum.

British Museum, London WC1B

Wed 5 Jun

Room 91

Free / 020 7323 8299

  • 13:15 – 14:00
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An Audience With Nigel Farage: Talk

A talk from the politician and UKIP about his career, followed by an open Q&A session after which he will sign copies of his book Flying Free.

The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne Minster

Wed 19 Jun

£18 / 01202 885566

  • 19:30

Austerity: The History Of A Dangerous Idea: Lecture

Professor Mark Blyth talks to Jonathan Hopkin from LSE about the government policy of budget cuts and if it is the way to solve the financial crisis.

London School Of Economics, WC2A

Thu 23 May

New Theatre, East Building

Free / 020 7405 7686

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles with Tim Archbold

After taking a look at the characters from his book Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles, the children's author and illustrator leads a session of storytelling and drawing. Ages 5–8.

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sun 16 Jun

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

Bike Slam

Inky Fingers present this bike-themed slam (yeah, bike-themed) in partnership with Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.

The Forest Café, Edinburgh

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4922

Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.

  • 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
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Chris Skidmore: Bosworth

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

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Nuneaton

Fri 24 May

£10 inc refreshment / 01455 290429

  • 19:30

Bristol Grammar School

Thu 6 Jun

£5

Book launch.

  • 18:30

Manor Farm, Ebbesbourne Wake

Sat 29 Jun

Included in admission

  • 10:00 – 11:00

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield

Thu 18 Jul

Roundhouse Lecture Theatre

£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450

  • 19:30 – 22:00

Cooking As A Political Act: Lecture

Professor Michael Pollan discusses how the public need to reclaim their diets from the government in order to get healthier.

London School Of Economics, WC2A

Thu 30 May

New Theatre, East Building

Free / 020 7405 7686

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Disaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk

A series of readings about the people living in AD 79 in the Bay of Naples. Booking is essential for this event.

British Museum, London WC1B

Sat 1 Jun

Stevenson Lecture Theatre

Free, ticketed / 020 7323 8299

  • 14:00 – 15:00

Roath Library, Cardiff

Thu 23 May

Free / 029 2049 4538

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 029 2049 4538

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 029 2049 4538

  • 14:00 – 16:00
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