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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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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
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
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
Ian McFadyen: Book Signing
The crime fiction writer discusses his latest work, 'Deadly Secrets'.
Waterstones, Chelmsford
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 01245 268737
- 10:00 – 15:00
Jeffery Deaver: Book Signing
The American crime author signs copies of the tenth novel in his Lincoln Rhyme series, The Kill Room.
Waterstones, Leeds
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0113 244 4588
- 14:00
Waterstones, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 0191 261 7757
- 12:30
Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 020 7220 7882
- 12:30
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
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
London Lines
New poems to make you question your relationship with the capital - whether you're a lifelong Londoner or one who's just here for the day. Wordsworth's famous sonnet, 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge', contemplates London's mighty heart asleep in the silence of a 19th-century dawn. This summer at Southbank Centreā¦
Southbank Centre, London SE1
Fri 31 May
Outdoor Spaces
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 10:00 – 22:00
Sat 1 Jun
Outdoor Spaces
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 10:00 – 22:00
Sun 2 Jun
Outdoor Spaces
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 10:00 – 22:00
Susi Osborne: Book Signing
Local author Susi Osborne launches her second novel and signs copies.
Waterstones, Chester
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01244 345066
- 14:00 – 15:00
Waterstones Liverpool One
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0151 709 9820
- 13:00
Vivienne Toon: Book Signing
The author signs copies of From Geordie Land to No Man's Land; a chronicle of a Geordie at war in the trenches.
Waterstones, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sun 10 Nov
Free / 0191 261 7757
- 12:00
Adrian Perkins: Book Signing
The local author signs copies of the fifth and final book in the Ghost Detective series.
Waterstones, Northampton
Sat 25 May
Free / 01604 634854
- 11:00 – 14:00
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
Plympton Library, Plymouth
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01752 337867
- 10:30
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 01752 337867
- 10:30
Skelmersdale Library
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01695 720312
- 14:00 – 15:30
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01695 720312
- 14:00 – 15:30
Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: Talk
A gallery talk by Carolyn Perry, independent speaker.
British Museum, London WC1B
Sat 15 Jun
Room 22
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Amanda Prowse: Book Signing
The author signs copies of her bestseller Poppy Day and latest novel What Have I Done?.
Waterstones, Bath
Sat 25 May
Free / 01225 448515
- 12:00 – 14:00
Amy Johnson: Talk
A costumed character talk about the life of the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.
Science Museum IMAX, South Kensington
Sun 26 May
Flight
Free / 0870 870 4868
- 12:30 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 14:30
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
Andrew Marcus: Talk
The museum's press and PR manager discusses current exhibitions.
Museum Of London, EC2Y
Wed 29 May
Free / 020 7001 9844
- 13:00 – 14:00
Animals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: Talk
A gallery talk by Fiona Sheales, British Museum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Wed 12 Jun
Room 25
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)
Best-selling children's author Caroline Lawrence tells what life was like for animals in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Mon 27 May
BP Lecture Theatre
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:00 – 14:00
Anna J West: Talk
Meet this great author and grab a copy of her deeply moving biography which explores the tangled trauma of childhood and the journey through the sorrow of loss.
Waterstones, Nottingham
Mon 27 May
Free / 0843 290 8525
- 12:30
Anne Zouroudi: Book Signing
The local author signs copies of the latest book in her Greek mystery series.
Waterstones, Derby
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 01332 296997
- 12:00 – 14:00
Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni, London SW7
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 7871 3515
- 11:30 – 12:00
Aperol Spritz Stage
Performance space featuring comedy, music and spoken word.
Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton
Tue 21 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 13:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 13:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 13:00



