Location: Glasgow change

RBS Talks - Dava Sobel

Books and Reading

Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed / star rating. Showing 25, 50, 100 per page.

Aberfeldy Festival
Date Location
A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
View full details
2 Nov–3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
Date Location
A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
View full details
13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. 		Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Adult Reading Groups
Date Location

View full details
1 Jun Jun 1, 10.30am
21 Jun Jun 21, 5.45pm–6.45pm
6 Jul Jul 6, 10.30am
19 Jul Jul 19, 5.45pm–6.45pm
3 Aug Aug 3, 10.30am
16 Aug Aug 16, 5.45pm–6.45pm 		Plympton Library, Plymouth
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 10.30am–11.30am
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 10.30am–11.30am
7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 10.30am–11.30am 		Donald Hope Library, London SW19
Alasdair Gray: Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012
Date Location
An interview and reading with Alasdair Gray to launch his new book, Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012.
View full details
2 Aug 6pm Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Andrew Motion: Silver
Date Location
The poet and author talks about his novel Silver, reads excerpts from his work and answers questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate.
View full details
30 May May 30, 7.30pm York Theatre Royal, York
7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm Auditorium at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
18 Oct Oct 18, 7.30pm Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles
Date Location
Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
View full details
2 Jun 8pm The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Barnet Reading Bug Club (Age 7-11)
Date Location
Children can listen to story extracts, play games, solve puzzles, write reviews and learn about the work of various authors.
View full details
7 Jun Jun 7, 4.15pm–5pm
12 Jul Jul 12, 4.15pm–5pm
20 Sep Sep 20, 4.15pm–5pm 		Waterstones, Barnet
Behold, I Bring you Tidings of Great Joy
Date Location
A complete reading, by seven voices from the Anglican community, of the Gospel according to St Luke. Part of the West End Festival.
View full details
19 Jun 6pm Glasgow University Chapel, Glasgow
Ben Marcus And Tom McCarthy: Author Event
Date Location
The authors talk about and read excerpts from their work, including Marcus's The Flame Alphabet and McCarthy's C.
View full details
7 Jun Jun 7, 6.30pm, doors The Horse Hospital, London WC1N
The Big Book Group
Date Location
Authors Sarah Rayner and Glen Duncan talk to writer Craig Melvin about their work and their favourite books.
View full details
19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm, doors 6.45pm Pavilion Theatre at Brighton Dome, Brighton
Bishi, Kiku Day, Joanna MacGregor, Martynas Levickis And Genevieve Wilkins
Date Location
The ensemble provides the contemporary musical backdrop to readings of works by Angela Carter, with presenter Marina Warner and reader Harriet Walter.
View full details
9 Jun Jun 9, 9.30pm–11pm The Guildhall, Bath
Black Isle Words
Date Location
In the cosy setting of the Old Brewery, this festival places an emphasis on local writers and an informal environment. Events include a ceilidh without dance, where authors are encouraged to freely improvise and collaborate together, as well as a number of literary workshops.
View full details
7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary The Old Brewery, Cromarty
Bloody Scotland
Date Location
Scotland's first festival dedicated to crime fiction has picked a good time to start – 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story, the 35th anniversary of William McIlvanney’s Laidlaw (generally reckoned to be the start of Tartan Noir), and the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Ian Rankin’s Rebus novels. More than 40 crime writers will be attending the festival to share their views on the genre.
View full details
14 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Stirling, Stirling
Book Group and Craft Club for Children
Date Location
Reading and discussing books, alongside arts and crafts activities for ages 5–11.
View full details
9 Jun 10.15am
23 Jun 10.15am
7 Jul 10.15am 		Elder Park Library, Glasgow
The Book Stops Here
Date Location
Listen to short readings of work by authors.
View full details
11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm–10pm
2 Jul Mon 7.30pm–10pm 		The Alley Cat, London WC2H
Book Swap
Date Location

View full details
21 Jun Jun 21, 7.45pm–10pm Auditorium at The Firestation, Windsor
Bookbug Session
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
View full details
22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun 1.45pm
15 Jun 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 1.45pm
20 Jul 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 1.45pm
17 Aug 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Books, Borders and Bikes
Date Location
A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes through literature and other art forms, visitors can also join woodland walks and storytelling cycle rides around the grounds. Past guests include Mark Thomas, Sir Menzies Campbell and David Starkey.
View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary Traquair House, Innerleithen
Borders Book Festival
Date Location
Taking place in the National Trust's Georgian Harmony Garden, the Borders Book Festival attracts world-class literary figures, this year featuring Iain Banks, Hilary Mantel, Ian Rankin, Liz Lochhead, Andy McNab and Kathy Lette, as well as stars including Sir David Frost, Rory Bremner and Jeremy Vine. The Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction is also announced, and family events include sessions based on popular books, as well as book printing, writing competitions, and storytime and…
View full details
14 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Harmony Garden, Melrose
Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair
Date Location
Howard Marks, aka best-selling author and former international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager of MC5, John Sinclair.
View full details
6 Jun 7pm Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair
Date Location
Howard Marks, aka best selling author and international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager of MC5, John Sinclair. Part of the West End Festival.
View full details
5 Jun 7.30pm Òran Mór, Glasgow
Bright Young Book Stars Children's Bookgroup (Ages 5-12)
Date Location
Children can read and discuss a variety of books.
View full details
16 May–30 May Wed 4pm–5pm
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 4pm–5pm
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 4pm–5pm 		Idea Store Whitechapel, London E1
Burns an' a' That! Festival
Date Location
One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns.
View full details
30 May–3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Ayrshire
Catstrand Open Stage
Date Location
Poets, singers, songwriters and anyone else who has a party turn up their sleeves are welcome to this open stage night. Price includes a glass of wine.
View full details
20 Jun 7pm The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Chatterbooks (Ages 7-11)
Date Location

View full details
7 Jun Jun 7, 4.15pm–5.15pm
5 Jul Jul 5, 4.15pm–5.15pm
2 Aug Aug 2, 4.15pm–5.15pm 		Beverley Library, Beverley

121 events.

Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed / star rating. Showing 25, 50, 100 per page.

RSS feed