Books within 5 miles of Glasgow

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.

The author signs the tenth and latest book in his Lincoln Rhyme crime series.

Back again for year three, this hip young festival spreads its wings to a new city for Margins Aberdeen. Set over two weekends, confirmed acts so far include Robert Newman, FOUND, Alasdair Gray, Christopher Brookmyre, Janice Galloway and more for six days of music, books and debate.

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

The television presenter and author signs copies of her new novel, a coming-of-age story wrapped up in small-town life, drawn from her own childhood growing up in Guernsey.

The non-fiction writer and journalist talks about his work and the Scottish literary community.

The brilliant author reads from his compelling Sci-Fi novel Bedlam that has the main character trapped in a video game.

A weekly get together for creative writers in the area.

Series of workshops for writing in Gaelic or Scots and English, with facilitator Catriona Lexy-Campbell. Ages 16+.

Regular fortnightly critiquing workshop for writers of all things fantastical. Beginners welcome; email glasgowsfwriters@gsfwc.co.uk in advance to attend.

Bill Hicks and Jill Scott, authors of Glasgow's Grand Central Hotel talk about how they researched the hotel's history.

The controversial speaker launches his epic fantasy novel, set in Mexico during the Spanish conquest.

The author and scriptwriter talks about the various forms he writes in – articles, novels and poetry – and about how his own life has played into his work.

A complete and continuous reading of the Gospel according to St John from the King James Bible given by Anglican students and staff.

The author of This Is Where I Am talks about her book, which focuses on a refugee family, and speaks with Joe Brady and Wafa Shaheen of Refugee Council Scotland.

The feisty Katie Morag is a much loved character - a chance to meet her creator and hear some of her adventures. Mairi Hedderwick will also sign her books. Suitable for age 5 and up.

A celebration of the life and good times of Bud Neill, cartoonist poet and boulevardier sans pareil. There will be a free purvey, (some) free booze and free love.

Record-breaking endurance cyclist, rower and adventurer Mark Beaumont discusses his incredible experiences.

An amazing memoire about coming of age in the bright haze of NYC's demi-monde.

A fantastically funny picture book read by award winning Nick Sharratt who is one of the most loved illustrator talents in the UK. Suitable for age 3 and up.

Celebrate the launch of The University of California Book of North African Poetry, the fourth installment of Poems for the Millennium, with a survey of Maghrebian literature, a Q&A session and readings in the poems' original languages.