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Books, Book Readings

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Alexander McCall Smith
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The hugely successful Scottish author and creator of the popular 'Ladies No1 Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith will be reading from and signing copies of his latest novel 'La's Orchestra Saves the World', to be published in November.
5 Nov 7.30 The Watermill, Aberfeldy
Cathy Cassidy
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Cathy Cassidy will discuss her writing career and her new novel, 'Ginger Snaps'.
18 Sep 7.00–8.00 Albert Halls, Stirling
Christopher Brookmyre
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The prolific Scottish crime writer does it again with 'A Snowball in Hell'. With music by Billy Franks. Tickets available from Waterstone's, West End, 0131 226 2666.
9 Sep 7.30–8.30 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
David Sedaris
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He once suggested that we dress all our family in denim and corduroy and in this event to promote his latest collection of essays, 'When You are Engulfed in Flames', will hopefully be as witty.
15 Sep 7.30–8.45 Waterstone's, Glasgow
DiScOmBoBuLaTe
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A laid-back performance night where literature and comedy collide, as established and emergent writers try out new material.
9 Sep 8.00 CCA, Glasgow
Islay Book Festival
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Book festival veteran Iain Banks will appear alongside authors Ali Smith and Alanna Knight, poets Janet Paisley and Kenneth Steven and children's authors Linda Strachan, Keith A Charles, Cathy Cassidy and Mairi Hedderwick at the third Islay Book Festival, in the idyllic fishing village of Port Ellen.
6 Sep–7 Sep (Times vary) Port Ellen Primary School, Isle of Islay
Janice Galloway
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The celebrated Scottish writer talks about her work, including her memoir, 'This is Not About Me'.
10 Sep 7.00–8.00 Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow
Lynne Rickards
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The local author introduces her new children's book, 'Pink'.
13 Sep 12.00–2.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Missy
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Award-winning playwright Chris Hannan will discuss his first novel 'Missy' with the Dundee Rep Ensemble's Irene Macdougall.
13 Sep 2.30 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Pam Ayres
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One of the nation's favourite comic poets performing new material and hopefully some of her classics.
28 Sep 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Roald Dahl Day
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Blackwell's honours one of Britain's best ever children's authors, with a day of Dahlian activities, revolting rhymes and stories. Come dressed as your favourite character, be that a twit, witch or maybe even a giant peach!
13 Sep 2.00 Borders Books, Edinburgh
Women in Print
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Novelists Laura Marney and Fiona Gibson will be in conversation with feature writer and journalist Anne Johnstone. 'Part of Off the Page 2008'.
15 Sep 7.30–9.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
Word Play 2008
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Shetland's book festival, curated by James Sinclair and Matthew Wright and featuring a host of local talent.
6 Sep Venue tbc, Shetland

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