Evening events, 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

Sarratt Village Hall

Tue 25 Jun

£10 (redeemable against purchase) / 01923 265881

  • 19:30

St George Hotel, Harrogate

Sun 14 Jul

£12 / 01423 561431

Part of Harrogate Festival.

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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

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

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
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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

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

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.

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