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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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- Daunt Books, Marylebone, London W1U
- Fortnum & Mason St. James's Restaurant, London W1J
- Hayling Island Bookshop
- Hemerdon House, Plymouth
- Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
- Sarratt Village Hall
- Simpson's In The Strand, London WC2R
- St George Hotel, Harrogate
- St Ives Bookseller
- The Carlton Club, London SW1A
- Theatre Royal, Bath
- Torbay Bookshop, Paignton
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
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
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
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


