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AL Kennedy
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An evening with the darkly humorous AL Kennedy.
30 Oct 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
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
Alexander McCall Smith
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An Evening with the author of best-selling series ?No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency', Alexander McCall Smith will be talking about his life, his writing and his books. 'Part of Biggar Little Festival'.
23 Oct 7.30 Corn Exchange, Biggar
An Evening with Jess Smith
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Jess Smith discusses her new book 'Sookin' Berries'.
29 Oct 7.30 The Watermill, Aberfeldy
Celia Rees
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Author of 'Witch Child' Celia Rees reads from her new novel 'Sovay', in which a young woman finds adventure in her life as a highway robber.
25 Oct 4.00 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Clare Grogan
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The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book, 'Tallulah and the Teenstars'
14 Oct 1.00 Borders Books, Glasgow
18 Oct 1.00–2.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Conversation Pieces: David Stafford
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Espionage writer, former diplomat and historian David Stafford talks about his new book 'Endgame 1945'.
17 Oct 1.00 Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow
Conversation Pieces: Graeme Pearson
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Following the release of his book 'The Enforcer - A Life Fighting Crime' one of the UK's most vocal senior police officers discusses his extensive career fighting organised crime in Scotland.
31 Oct 1.00 Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow
Femmes Fatales: Lin Anderson, Alex Gray, Alanna Knight
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Readings and discussion with three of Scotland's finest crime fiction writers.
22 Oct 1.00 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Found Magazine
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Michigan brothers David Rothbart and Peter Dazzles present a collection of notes, letters, photographs and other found items collected and mailed by finders from all over the globe. With live music and performance.
15 Oct 8.00 Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Glen Michael
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The TV host of 'Cavalcade' will be talking about cartoons and working with the likes of Peter Sellars, Ronnie Corbett and Clint Eastwood over the course of his 60-year career following the release of his autobiography, 'Life's a Cavalcade'.
29 Oct 7.00–8.00 Cameo, Edinburgh
Gordon Smith
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Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs copies.
20 Oct 6.30 Borders Books, Glasgow
22 Oct 7.30 Waterstone's, Glasgow
23 Oct 6.30 Borders Books, Edinburgh
25 Oct 2.00 Borders Books, Glasgow
Michael Parkinson
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Perky septuagenarian Parky sits on the other side of the interview at this event to talk about his autobiography, which is helpfully titled 'Parky: My Autobiography'.
20 Oct 12.00–1.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
20 Oct 7.00–8.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Neil Gaiman
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The cult writer of comics/novels/scripts/kids stuff/anything he turns his hand to reads from and signs copies of 'The Graveyard Book', his latest novel for young adults (and old adults and everyone else). Tickets from www,fidrabooks.com/events or 0131 447 1917.
28 Oct 7.00 Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
Non-fiction with Nick Thorpe & Ginacarlo Rinaldi
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Readings and workshop with award-winning writer and journalist Nick Thorpe and non-fiction writer Giancarlo Rinaldi.
15 Nov 1.00–4.30 Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries
The Royal National Mod
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Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
9 Oct 2009–17 Oct 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Oban
Sara Maitland in conversation with Tom Pow
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Due to publish her new 'Book of Silence' this month, fascinating author Sara Maitland discusses her work with Senior Lecturer at University of Glasgow, Tom Pow.
15 Nov 7.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Vino and Verses
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Join the Linlithgow Players for an entertaining hour of poetry and wine. 'Part of Celebrate Linlithgow'.
25 Oct26 Oct 3.00 Annet House, Linlithgow
Vivian French
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Vivian French, author of dark fairytale 'The Robe of Skulls', brews up some Hallowe'en tales followed by a Q&A session.
30 Oct 10.00am Borders Books, Edinburgh
The Wolf and The Howler: Poetry and poets who play music
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Leading UK poetry magazine The Wolf presents a showcase of poet/musicians, including Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner and James Byrne, who hosts.
28 Oct 8.00 CCA, Glasgow

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