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Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee: Book Signing

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

Waterstones, Leeds

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0113 244 4588

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7220 7882

  • 12:30

Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing

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

Waterstones, Nottingham

Thu 30 May

Free / 0843 290 8525

  • 11:00

Waterstones, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 832 8563

  • 16:00

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Burns an' a' That! Festival

A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.

Belleisle Park, Ayr

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

…and 14 more dates until 30 Aug

West End Festival

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.

West End, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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Speak Your Mind

A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.

Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner

Thu 11 Jul

The Studio

£3 / 020 8428 0124

  • 19:30

The History Of Knitting: From Knitting Shepherds To Purling Celebrities! By Karen Cochra: Talk

Karen Cochrane offers an illustrated look at the origins of knitting and how the styles have changed through the ages and around the world.

Harrow Museum & Heritage Centre

Tue 16 Jul

£3 / 020 8861 2626

  • 14:00

Kate Mosse: Citadel

Author Kate Mosse discusses her latest adventure novel, Citadel, along with the rest of her Languedoc Trilogy.

All Saints Arts Centre, Lewes

Fri 19 Jul

£9–£12.50 / 01903 204321

Talk and Q&A session. Part of Lewes Speakers Festival.

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

Sat 29 Jun

£12 in advance; £15 on the door / 01206 573948

A Readers' Day event.

  • 09:30

Chichester Library

Tue 18 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 19:30

Thu 4 Jul

Prices to be confirmed

In conversation with Phil Hewitt.

  • 19:30

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Corey Taylor: Book Signing

The author signs copies of his book A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven.

Waterstones, London W1D

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8539

  • 12:00

Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield

Thu 18 Jul

Roundhouse Lecture Theatre

£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450

  • 19:30 – 22:00
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Eboracum: A Potted History Of Roman York: Talk

A look at life in York (then known as Eboracum) under the Romans, which became one of the leading cities in their empire.

Yorkshire Museum

Tue 2 Jul

Free, plus admission £7.50, concs £6.50, under 16s free / 01904 687687

  • 12:30 – 13:00

Our Debt To Plato: Lecture

Baroness Mary Warnock lectures on the cultural impact of Plato's philosophy.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London SE21

Tue 24 Sep

Linbury Room

£10 ( £9) / 020 8693 5254

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Rattle Tales

Rattle Tales returns to Brighton Fringe after a sell-out show last year. We’re looking forward to hearing tales from a selection of writers and, as ever, anything goes. Funny, sad, peculiar, there's no restrictions on stories or the audience discussion afterwards. Brighton’s only interactive short story night is a unique…

The Brunswick, Hove

Thu 23 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Anatomy

Variety night with a focus on risk-taking performance from any genre.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

£6 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:30 – 22:30
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Chris Skidmore: Bosworth

Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Nuneaton

Fri 24 May

£10 inc refreshment / 01455 290429

  • 19:30

Bristol Grammar School

Thu 6 Jun

£5

Book launch.

  • 18:30

Manor Farm, Ebbesbourne Wake

Sat 29 Jun

Included in admission

  • 10:00 – 11:00

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Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group

A book club for gents with a lust for reading. All types of books considered.

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0131 523 1100

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Wed 24 Jul

Free / 0131 523 1100

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Wed 28 Aug

Free / 0131 523 1100

  • 19:00 – 21:00

From Borneo To Lockerbie: Book Launch

Geoffrey Leeming talks about his career as an RAF helicopter pilot.

Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead

Sat 25 May

Free / 01407 763361

  • 19:30

Jo Caulfield Presents … The Speakeasy

A relaxed evening featuring a diverse bill of artists (magicians, comedians, writers and more) telling true stories from the haunting to the hilarious live on stage, giving some unexpected insights into their worlds.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Tue 11 Jun

£6 / 0131 556 9579

Crime writer Ian Rankin, award-winning comedian Susan Calman, mindreader Colin McLeod, storyteller James Spense, musician Colin McEwan, comedian Ben Verth, a 10-minute play by Dave McFarlane, plus others and MC Jo Caulfield.

  • 20:00

Joe Hill: Author Event

The popular American author and son of novelists Stephen and Tabitha King discusses his latest thriller novel, Nos4r2, and signs copies of his work.

Waterstones, Bristol

Wed 29 May

£5 ( £3) / 0117 925 2274

  • 19:00 – 20:30
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Katie Morag Stories with Mairi Hedderwick

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.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

Part of West End Festival.

  • 14:30

Stamford Arts Centre

Wed 5 Jun

£12 ( £10; £10; £10) / 01780 763203

  • 20:00

Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton University

Thu 13 Jun

£14 (£13; £7; £12–£12.60) / 023 8059 5151

  • 20:00

Borders Book Festival

Taking place in the National Trust's Georgian Harmony Garden, in the heart of Melrose, the Borders Book Festival attracts world-class writers and personalities and also hosts the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction awards. For its tenth year, the festival sees Joanna Lumley and Phyllida Law talk…

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Thu 13 Jun

Times & prices vary (£3–£13) / 0844 357 1060

Fri 14 Jun

Times & prices vary (£3–£13) / 0844 357 1060

Sat 15 Jun

Times & prices vary (£3–£13) / 0844 357 1060

Sun 16 Jun

Times & prices vary (£3–£13) / 0844 357 1060

Caramitru-Malaele, Cate-N Luna Si In Stele (Caramitru-Malaele, A Tapestry Of Tales)

Traditional fables and poetry, anecdotes and stories from Romanian performers, Ion Caramitru and Horatiu Malaele, augmented with vocals and cello music from Adrian Naidin. Performed entirely in the Romanian language with no English surtitles.

Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H

Sun 26 May

Main House

£17 / 0844 873 3433

  • 19:00