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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
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
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
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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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
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
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
Also on at:
- Chorleywood Bookshop, Rickmansworth
- Ditchling Village Barn
- Harmony Garden, Melrose
- K College, Tonbridge
- Lichfield Cathedral
- Southbank Centre, London SE1
- Square Tower, Portsmouth
A Celebration of Nonsense Poetry
Poets Murray Lachlan Young & Clare Pollard explore the bizarre lives and stranger works of fantasy author Lewis Carroll; literary nonsense artist, author and poet Edward Lear and the lesser-known James Taylor, the proto-surrealist of the 16th century. Guests are encouraged to share their own nonsensical ponderings…
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Sat 25 May
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
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
Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition
An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
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
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
John Cooper Clarke
The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Tue 17 Sep
£17.50 / 01527 577330
Button Factory, Dublin
Fri 14 Jun
€24
Colston Hall, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
£18.50 / 0117 922 3686
With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.
- 19:30
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Liverpool And The Battle Of The Atlantic: Talk
TV presenter and historian Dan Snow will lead the discussion to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
Sat 25 May
Lecture Theatre, 4th Floor
Free / 0151 478 4499
- 14:00
Ashburton Library, Croydon
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 8726 6900
- 18:30
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 020 8726 6900
- 18:30
Tue 30 Jul
Free / 020 8726 6900
- 18:30
East Grinstead Library
Mon 27 May
Free / 01342 410050
- 17:15 – 18:45
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 01342 410050
- 17:15 – 18:45
Mon 29 Jul
Free / 01342 410050
- 17:15 – 18:45
Exeter Central Library
Tue 28 May
Free / 01392 384225
- 10:30 – 12:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01392 384225
- 10:30 – 12:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01392 384225
- 10:30 – 12:00
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Dawn O'Porter: Paper Aeroplanes
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.
Waterstones, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 332 9105
- 16:00
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The Mad Hatter has invited everyone to tea to learn about their dreams. He wants to create a web to see how Brighton’s dreams interweave. Come and take part in our Alice in Wonderland Adventure, and see how you’re connected to any other party-goers through your adventures in the Land of Nod. Suitable for ages 18+.
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Sun 26 May
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
Rogue Writers
Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Chris Skidmore: Bosworth
Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.
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
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Sat 15 Jun
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield
Thu 18 Jul
Roundhouse Lecture Theatre
£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450
- 19:30 – 22:00
Derek Landy: Author Event
The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.
Waterstones, Leeds
Fri 14 Jun
£3 / 0113 244 4588
- 18:30
Waterstones, York
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01904 628740
- 11:00
Dundee WestFest
Community arts festival based in the west end of Dundee, starting with a gala day, Big Sunday, on Magdalen Green that features live music and entertainment, kids' activities, stalls, food and drink. Throughout the week there's a mix of walks, talks, literary events, music, dance, theatre, art and film.
Various venues, Dundee
Mon 10 Jun
Times & prices vary
Tue 11 Jun
Times & prices vary
Wed 12 Jun
Times & prices vary
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
Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club
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.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge
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…





