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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
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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 Centre…

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
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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
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

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
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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
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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

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
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