Books, Book launch

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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.

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

Hemerdon House, Plymouth

Wed 3 Jul

Prices to be confirmed

  • 11:00

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Michael Pedersen: Play with Me

The playwright and poet launches his first full-length poetry collection, after cutting his teeth on a couple of chapbooks.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 6 Jul

£5 / 0131 556 9579

Kevin Williamson and Gerry Cambridge also perform readings, and Bill Ryder-Jones (ex-The Coral) and Davy Henderson (Fire Engines) provide a bit of tuneage.

Gerda Stevenson: If This Were Real

Gerda Stevenson takes a break from acting and directing to launch her first book of poetry.

Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0131 662 9112

  • 18:00

2HB Volume 16 and 17 Launch

An evening of performances, screenings and readings to send volume 16 and 17 of 2HB, a journal of experimental art writing, into the world.

CCA, Glasgow

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 0141 352 4900

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Appletree Writers Book Launch

Celebrate the release of the first three books from Appletree Writers, a community that helps writers to develop and promote their work. First out the gate are the anthologies The Harbour and In on the Tide, along with Appletree founding member Hannah Lavery’s first short story collection.

Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0131 662 9112

  • 11:30
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Catriona McPherson: Dandy Gilver and a Deadly Measure of Brimstone

Scottish-born, California-based author Catriona McPherson launches her new Dandy Gilver mystery.

Waterstones George Street, Edinburgh

Wed 17 Jul

Free / 0843 290 8309

  • 18:30

Charles Stross: Neptune's Brood, Vol 1

The science fiction writer launches his latest effort.

Waterstones West End, Edinburgh

Thu 4 Jul

£3 (Members £2) / 0131 226 2666

  • 18:00

Craig Robertson: Witness the Dead

The local crime writer launches his new book, after which he'll chat with the audience and sign copies.

Waterstones, Glasgow

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 0141 248 4814

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Flab to FAB – The Workshop

Book launch and workshop for overweight people wanting to turn their lives around.

More Restaurant, Leicester

Fri 21 Jun

Free (Gold ticket £35; VIP ticket £80) / 07535 438866

Books are available for sale on the night. Dinner for Gold and VIP Ticket holders begins from 8pm onwards.

  • 18:00 – 22:00

James Robertson: The Professor of Truth

The Saltire prize-winning author celebrates the publication of his latest novel, The Professor of Truth, which sees a man continue to be obsessed with the deaths of his wife and daughter in a plane bombing more than two decades after it happened.

Waterstones, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0843 221 0185

The reading is followed up by a Q&A. Booking required.

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh

Fri 9 Aug

Free / 0131 662 9112

In addition to his reading, Robertson launches the Edinburgh Book Fringe 2013.

  • 19:00

Raymond Tallis and Jacky Davis: NHS SOS

The two medical doctors release their proposal for a revivified NHS, entitled NHS SOS: How the NHS Was Betrayed and How We Can Save It, for the public's consideration.

Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 0131 662 9112

  • 18:00

Rosemary Goring: After Flodden

The historical fiction writer commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden with her latest romance.

Waterstones, Glasgow

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 0141 248 4814

  • 19:00