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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
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
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
Also on at:
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
Chris Skidmore: Bosworth
Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.
Manor Farm, Ebbesbourne Wake
Sat 29 Jun
Included in admission
- 10:00 – 11:00
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Sat 15 Jun
Brief Encounter: Powder And Pompadour: A Sevres Porcelain Toilet Service: Talk
Art historian and museum curator Julia Weston-Davis will discuss the collections and art work houses in the famous London museum.
Wallace Collection, London W1U
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7563 9500
- 13:00 – 13:20
Rebecca Solnit: The Faraway Nearby
The author reads from and discusses her memoir, which takes three boxes of apricots as a jumping off point for century-spanning reminiscences.
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sat 1 Jun
£10 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
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, York
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01904 628740
- 11:00
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
Lobey Dosser Day
A celebration of the life and good times of Bud Neill, cartoonist poet and boulevardier sans pareil. There will be a free purvey, (some) free booze and free love.
Lobey's Statue, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
- 14:30
Antonia Fraser: Perilous Question
The historian discusses her book Perilous Question: Reform Or Revolution? Britain On The Brink, 1832, which looks at the passing of the Great Reform Bill.
Brighton Dome
Sat 25 May
£14 / 01273 709709
In conversation with Tristram Hunt. Part of Charleston Festival.
- 14:30
Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
Fri 19 Jul
Venue TBC: Beaminster
Wed 3 Jul
Prices to be confirmed
Part of Beaminster Festival.
- 14:30
Conn Iggulden: Book Signing
The historical fiction author signs copies of the fifth novel in his Emperor series, Emperor: The Blood Of Gods.
Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7220 7882
- 12:30
Kevin Price: Book Signing
The author signs copies of the book, Fun And Games At The Zoo.
Waterstones, Norwich
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01603 767292
- 11:00 – 13:00
The King's Shilling
A talk by costumed character Master Gunner Gates.
Elizabeth Castle, Jersey
Sun 26 May
Phone for prices / 01534 6333376
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Phone for prices / 01534 6333376
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Phone for prices / 01534 6333376
- 10:00 – 16:00
Nick Cope's Songbook
A story session celebrating Nick's birthday.
The Story Museum, Oxford
Sat 8 Jun
£3 (Children £5) / 01865 790050
- 10:30 – 11:30
The Affordable Art Fair
More than 100 galleries showcase original paintings, prints, sculpture and photography costing between £40 and £4000, plus talks, workshops and children's activities.
Lower Fairground Site, London NW3
Thu 13 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 21:30
Fri 14 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 15 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 16 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 18:00
Andrew Kerr: Explore Stockbridge
The historian delves into the archive to share photographs, maps and memories of the area, and then leads a walking tour of Stockbridge the following Saturday.
Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 5665
Today, Kerr leads a walking tour. Meet at the corner of Saunders St and Bridge.
- 11:00 – 12:00
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
Dartington Hall, Totnes
Mon 8 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01803 847147
Part of Ways With Words Festival.
- 14:30
Fortnum & Mason St. James's Restaurant, London W1J
Mon 10 Jun
£75 (includes two course lunch and wine) / 08456025694
In conversation in support of the Wellbeing of Woman Charity.
- 12:30
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The Art Of Mishkin-Qalam: 19th–20th-Century Calligraphies: Talk
A gallery talk by Ladan Akbarnia, British Museum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Fri 24 May
Room 34
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
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
Benjamin Robert Haydon: The Triumphs And The Tragedies: Lecture
Alan Read, lecturer for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies, Tate and Dulwich Picture Gallery, presents a talk on the life of Plymouth-born historical painter Benjamin Robert Haydon.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum And Art Gallery, Exeter
Wed 5 Jun
RAMM Meeting Room
£4.50 (£3) / 01392 665858
- 13:00 – 14:00
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
Darren Shan: Book Signing
The Limerick-based author signs copies of fantasy series, Zom-B.
Waterstones, Swansea
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 01792 463567
- 12:00 – 14:00
Waterstones, Cardiff
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 029 2066 5606
- 14:00
Dawn O'Porter: Paper Aeroplanes
The television presenter and author signs copies of her new novel, a coming-of-age story wrapped up in small-town life, drawn from her own childhood growing up in Guernsey.
Waterstones, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 332 9105
- 16:00
Deborah Morgan: Book Signing
The author and teacher of creative writing signs copies of her novel Disappearing Home, set in the 1970s and told through the eyes of a young girl.
Waterstones, Liverpool
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0151 708 6861
- 13:00
Waterstones Liverpool One
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0151 709 9820
- 13:00





