Books

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.

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.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Regular role-playing night.

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

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

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

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

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.

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…

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.