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Abi Titmuss
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The glamour girl who rose from the ashes of John Leslie's career-ending criminal charges reveals her autobiography, 'The Secret Diaries of Abigail Titmuss'.
29 Jul 12.30 Borders Books, Glasgow
Alexander McCall Smith
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The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.
5 Nov 7.30–9.00 Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy
Andrew-Henry Bowie
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The passionate Heart of Midlothian supporter signs copies of his new book, 'Two Miles to Tynecastle'.
2 Aug 12.00–1.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Book Crossing Meet-up
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Turn on, tune in and trade up! Bring along works of fiction by Scottish authors to swap them for another, after a lively debate.
19 Aug, 8 Oct 1.00–2.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Born to Write
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As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations in Glenrothes, the libraries will have a special selection of borrowing books by authors born in 1948. Collections are available in Cadham, Glenwood, Pitteuchar and Rothes Halls libraries.
29 May–30 Aug (Times vary) Various Libraries Glenrothes, Glenrothes
Breaking Dawn Launch Party
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Get all dolled up for a prom to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Meyer's new book, 'Breaking Dawn'. Activities include drinks (non-alcoholic), nibbles, a competition for best home-made fan t-shirt and quizzes.
4 Aug 5.00–8.00 Waterstone's (Ocean Terminal), Edinburgh
Breaking Dawn Launch Party
Date Location
A day of activities to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Meyer's new book, 'Breaking Dawn'.
4 Aug 9.00am Borders Books, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Book Fair
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Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints.
17 Aug–23 Aug 10.00am–6.00; Sun 12.00–6.00 Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008
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2008 will be the EIBF's 25th year of bringing high-profile authors to Edinburgh. Last year saw 700 events and 220,000 visitors to its events, confirming Edinburgh's widely acknowledged place on the literary map of Britain. Next year's programme will be announced in the spring.
9 Aug–25 Aug (Times vary) Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival
Date Location
A variety of literary and musical events celebrating the Hebrides and beyond, featuring a number of world-class authors.
27 Aug–30 Aug (Times vary) An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis

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