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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
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Lach's Antihoot
A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Michael Pedersen and Jay Bharaj.
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring Chris Willatt.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.
- 19:30
John Cooper Clarke
The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Tue 17 Sep
£17.50 / 01527 577330
Button Factory, Dublin
Fri 14 Jun
€24
Colston Hall, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
£18.50 / 0117 922 3686
With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.
- 19:30
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back to topJoe Hill: NOS4R2
Hill launches his latest horror novel, taking questions from the audience and signing copies of his books. Booking is essential.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
£5 / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
Jo Caulfield Presents … The Speakeasy
A relaxed evening featuring a diverse bill of artists (magicians, comedians, writers and more) telling true stories from the haunting to the hilarious live on stage, giving some unexpected insights into their worlds.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Tue 11 Jun
£6 / 0131 556 9579
Crime writer Ian Rankin, award-winning comedian Susan Calman, mindreader Colin McLeod, storyteller James Spense, musician Colin McEwan, comedian Ben Verth, a 10-minute play by Dave McFarlane, plus others and MC Jo Caulfield.
- 20:00
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
Drinking Skeptically: Pub Quiz and Social
General knowledge pub quiz.
Drouthy Neebours, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
The Magic Carpet Cabaret
A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 357 4524
- 20:00
Alice Thompson: Burnt Island
Help celebrate the release of Thompson's sixth book, a novel about a novelist, which provides a new spot of horror to grace book shelves.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
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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The Incomers
- Written by: Murray Lachlan Young
Windswept Productions presents Murray Lachlan Young's verse drama, set to a 1990s soundtrack, in which mayhem ensues when a couple invite their oldest friends down to the South West from London to help celebrate their wedding anniversary.
New Cut Arts, Halesworth
Thu 23 May
£12 (£11) / 0845 673 2123
- 19:30
Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich
Wed 22 May
£12 (£11) / 01473 211498
- 19:45
Sterts Theatre, Liskeard
Sat 25 May
£10 (£8) / 01579 362382
- 19:30
Neu! Reekie!
Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.
The Poetry Club, Glasgow
Fri 14 Jun
£8
Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0845 874 3001
With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.
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
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
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Thu 6 Jun
£5 (Waterstone's loyalty card holders £4) / 0131 226 2666
Tickets available from Waterstones West End.
- 19:00
Jeffery Deaver: The Kill Room
The author signs the tenth and latest book in his Lincoln Rhyme crime series.
Waterstones, Glasgow
Mon 24 Jun
£2 / 0141 248 4814
- 19:00
Pranks and Mischief
In a comic lecture sure to delight even the most mirthless of souls, writer, actor and creator of The Cheeky Guide series, Dr. David Bramwell, takes you on a journey of discovery - exploring how historical tricksters and their spectacular pranks have helped shape culture and society. Can we trust him to tell the whole…
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Sat 25 May
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.
Kings Place, London N1
Mon 3 Jun
Hall Two
£9.50 / 020 7520 1490
Book launch. In discussion with Jane Shilling.
- 19:00
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sat 1 Jun
£10 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 662 9112
- 18:30
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield
Thu 18 Jul
Roundhouse Lecture Theatre
£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450
- 19:30 – 22:00
Colum McCann, Jon McGregor: Talk
The novelists discuss McCann's epic novel Transatlantic, which encompasses four generations of women, two continents and three centuries.
Waterstones, Gower Street, London WC1E
Thu 23 May
£5 ( £3) / 020 7636 1577
- 19:00
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
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, Leeds
Fri 14 Jun
£3 / 0113 244 4588
- 18:30
Waterstones, York
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01904 628740
- 11:00
