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.

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.

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

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

To celebrate the launch of Nick Haynes new book, Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Cultural and External Affairs) and Ian Walford (Chief Executive, Historic Scotland) talk about the old school campus.

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

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.

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.

Eric Isaacson delves into the archives of Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax and comes back with a filmic, aural storytelling presentation illustrating underground music movements from 1890 until the present day. Cry Parrot and Monorail present.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.