Books, free events

The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

A free, local literature festival run by West Dunbartonshire Libraries that nevertheless manages to book some big name authors for its programme of talks, signings and more unusual events. This 11th edition sees Alasdair Gray, William McIlvanney and Allan Massie join non-fiction writers Margaret Evison, Tom Devine and DA…

The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

If knowledge is the food of the soul, then let us FEAST! This travelling parlour of enlightenment combines exceptional experts & erudite amateurs in a fiesta of learning & fine cocktails. Prepare to be delighted by unusual characters, exquisite libations and wisdom of the most eye-opening variety in the decadent…

Free entry Drop by our Parlour Bar throughout the day, and be Amazed as The Electronic Wizard demonstrates the famous Tesla Coil and other fascinating and fearful gadgetry. Prepare to have your mind charged by these magnificent inventions. Sparks are sure to fly in this astounding performance! Suitable for ages 18+.

TV presenter and historian Dan Snow will lead the discussion to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle.

A self-led and informal creative writing group inspired by rooms within the house.

Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.

As the Lions head off to tour Australia, former Scotland internationals John Beattie and Peter Wright talk about life on the rugby team. David Barnes, author of Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British and Irish Lions, also gets in on the conversation.

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

The children's author signs copies of her book Coco Caramel, part of her Chocolate Box Girls series aimed at teenagers.

An opportunity to meet one of the biggest names in the book world as he signs copies of ZOM-B Angels.

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 author and teacher of creative writing signs copies of her novel Disappearing Home, set in the 1970s and told through the eyes of a young girl.

One cannot nourish the mind without first nurturing the body. Surprise and delight your taste buds at Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge bar, where unusual characters, eye-opening wisdom and exquisite cocktails await the curiously-minded… Join us inside the opulent Angel House, be seated and enjoy luxuriant libations…

A school homework session.

A free celebration of spoken word in all its forms: slams, storytelling, open mics, cabarets and a host of other events. The Minifest is organised by Inky Fingers, a grassroots spoken word events series based in Edinburgh.

The tartan noir writer discusses his debut novel, the first in his Detective Inspector McLean series.

The local historian and writer signs copies of Surrey Folk Tales, which looks at the area's myths and legends.