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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
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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
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





