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Annet House, 143 High Street, Linlithgow
Date	Event
25 Oct–26 Oct 3.00	Vino and Verses Join the Linlithgow Players for an entertaining hour of poetry and wine. 'Part of Celebrate Linlithgow'.

Appleton Tower, University Of Edinburgh Crichton Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 Oct 6.00	Scott and Stevenson Dissect the Doctors Caroline McCracken-Flesher give a lecture on Edinburgh's gruesome scientific history, taking in Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

The Bakehouse, 42-44 High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet
Date	Event
8 Nov 7.30	Launch of Markings 27 with Hugh McMillan Established poet Hugh McMillan will entertain at the launch of nationally established magazine Markings 27.

Birkhill Hotel, 16 St Mary's Street, Dumfries
Date	Event
29 Oct 7.00	Open Stage A songwriting and poetry open mic session featuring guest performances from trip-hop poet Kevin MacNeil, Isle of Lewis musician Willie Campbell…

Blackwells, 53-59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 Oct 6.30	Maria Quercioli Bosi Readings in Italian and English of 'Un' Amicizia Elettronica / An Email Friendship', with the author (Maria Quercioli Bosi), illustrator (Gillian…
28 Oct 6.30	Julie Summers A talk and readings from Julie Summers' latest work 'Stranger in the House', which is about the women whose lives were changed by WWII.

Borders Books, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 Oct 2.30	Chris Bradford The author of 'Young Samurai' will be instore for a reading, signing and to answer questions. He's a martial arts expert, mind, so be polite.
23 Oct 6.30	Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs copies.
30 Oct 10.00am	Vivian French Vivian French, author of dark fairytale 'The Robe of Skulls', brews up some Hallowe'en tales followed by a Q&A session.

Borders Books, Fort Retail Park 390 Provan Walk, Glasgow
Date	Event
25 Oct 2.00	Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs copies.

Borders Books, 98 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
14 Oct 1.00	Clare Grogan The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book, 'Tallulah and the Teenstars'
20 Oct 6.30	Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs copies.
23 Oct 1.30	Alan Carr The camp comic signs copies of his autobiography, 'Look Who It Is', which, he claims, chronicles childhood embarrassments rather than tortured past.
30 Oct 1.00	Gordon Ramsay The tempestuous chef gets all chummy in his latest book,' Cooking For Friends'. Pop along to the signing to see what's on the menu.

The Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh
Date	Event
20 Oct 6.00	Edinburgh & Leith Pub Guide The launch of Stuart McHardy's intrepid exploration of 174 drinking establishments in the 'Edinburgh and Leith Pub Guide 2008'.

Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride
Date	Event
18 Oct–19 Oct Mon–Fri 10.30am–5.00; Sat & Sun 10.30am–5.30	Book Fair Weekend A wide range of second-hand books for sale.

Cameo, 38 Home Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
29 Oct 7.00–8.00	Glen Michael The TV host of 'Cavalcade' will be talking about cartoons and working with the likes of Peter Sellars, Ronnie Corbett and Clint Eastwood over the…

Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy
Date	Event
5 Nov 7.30–9.00	Alexander McCall Smith The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.

The CatStrand, High Street New Galloway, Castle Douglas
Date	Event
15 Nov 7.30	Sara Maitland in conversation with Tom Pow Due to publish her new 'Book of Silence' this month, fascinating author Sara Maitland discusses her work with Senior Lecturer at University of…

CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
28 Oct 8.00	The Wolf and The Howler A night of 'poetry and poets who play music' from poetry magazine 'The Wolf' featuring Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner…
28 Oct 8.00	The Wolf and The Howler: Poetry and poets who play music Leading UK poetry magazine The Wolf presents a showcase of poet/musicians, including Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner…

Church Hill Theatre, 33a Morningside Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
28 Oct 7.00	Neil Gaiman The cult writer of comics/novels/scripts/kids stuff/anything he turns his hand to reads from and signs copies of 'The Graveyard Book', his latest…

Corn Exchange, 126a High Street, Biggar
Date	Event
23 Oct 7.30	Alexander McCall Smith An Evening with the author of best-selling series ?No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency', Alexander McCall Smith will be talking about his life, his…

Dundee Rep, Tay Square, Dundee
Date	Event
8 Nov, 22 Nov 11.00am	Telling Tales Dundee's own resident actors bring tales of fun and adventure to life. Ages 5-8.

Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 Oct 7.00–8.00	Bruce Parry The man who has hung out with some of the most remote tribes in the world takes a journey up the Amazon, which he will be sharing in his BBC TV…

Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow
Date	Event
12 Oct 2.30	Hidden City 4 Mystery tour into the hidden nooks and crannies of Glasgow, including performance and readings from eight of the country's leading poets. Meet at…

Institut Français d'Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh
Date	Event
6 Nov 6.00	Elisabeth Horem life in Iraq: Shrapnels and Un jardin a Bagdad French-Swiss writer Elisabeth Horem spent 3 years in Baghdad, tonight she will discuss and present two accounts of her life through 'Shrapnels' and…

The Lot, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date	Event
19 Oct 7.30	Cantando y Recitando A blend of original songs and poems lead by Chilean poet and singer-songwriter Carlos Arredondo. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.

Mai Thai, The Tun, 111 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
26 Oct 7.45	Shore Poets Dilys Rose, and Priscilla Chueng Nainby and Nancy Somerville provide the poetical entertainment this month, while Thorn's Musical Journey provide…
30 Nov 7.45	Shore Poets This month the special guests are Frances Leviston, Susan Tichy and Ian McDonoug with the musical guest still to be announced.

Masonic Hall, High Street, Linlithgow
Date	Event
31 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary)	Linlithgow Book Festival Returning for its second year, Linlithgow's fledgling book festival features readings by AL Kennedy, Alan Spence, Denise Mina and others, as well as…

Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
17 Oct 11.30am–12.30	Rhyme for a Reason Poetry readings in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring your own along to be read by yourself or others, or just listen. 'Part of the Scottish Mental…
18 Oct 12.00–3.00	Writers' Mind Discussions chaired by Professor Willy Maley by writers who have used the theme of mental health in their work: Alan Bissett, Nick Brooks, Karen…

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date	Event
15 Oct 7.00	Close Encounters: John Burnside Poet and novelist John Burnside gets up close and personal with poems in this joint event with the National Library of Scotland.
24 Oct–3 Nov Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00	Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival'.

Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, 30-36 Dalmeny Street Leith, Edinburgh
Date	Event
29 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary)	The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film screenings. See website for full programme.

Peacock Visual Arts, 21 Castle Street, Aberdeen
Date	Event
15 Oct 8.00	Found Magazine Michigan brothers David Rothbart and Peter Dazzles present a collection of notes, letters, photographs and other found items collected and mailed by…

Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth
Date	Event
22 Oct 1.00	Femmes Fatales: Lin Anderson, Alex Gray, Alanna Knight Readings and discussion with three of Scotland's finest crime fiction writers.
25 Oct 4.00	Celia Rees Author of 'Witch Child' Celia Rees reads from her new novel 'Sovay', in which a young woman finds adventure in her life as a highway robber.
30 Oct 7.30	AL Kennedy An evening with the darkly humorous AL Kennedy.

Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Mill Road, Dumfries
Date	Event
13 Oct 7.00	Poetry Doubles - Paul Durcan and Doug Curran Annual series of poetry readings and workshops in Dumfries and Galloway, featuring international and local poets. Tonight its the turn of Paul…
15 Nov 1.00–4.30	Non-fiction with Nick Thorpe & Ginacarlo Rinaldi Readings and workshop with award-winning writer and journalist Nick Thorpe and non-fiction writer Giancarlo Rinaldi.

Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes
Date	Event
1 Nov 1.00–3.30	Readers' Day Fife Council Libraries' provide an opportunity for book lovers to discuss their favourite books and share reading experiences. Application forms are…

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
20 Oct 7.00–8.00	Michael Parkinson Perky septuagenarian Parky sits on the other side of the interview at this event to talk about his autobiography, which is helpfully titled 'Parky…

Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
17 Oct 1.00	Conversation Pieces: David Stafford Espionage writer, former diplomat and historian David Stafford talks about his new book 'Endgame 1945'.
31 Oct 1.00	Conversation Pieces: Graeme Pearson Following the release of his book 'The Enforcer - A Life Fighting Crime' one of the UK's most vocal senior police officers discusses his extensive…

Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close Canongate, Edinburgh
Date	Event
26 Sep–20 Dec, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00	The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone take a look at the relationship between poem and…
18 Oct 1.00–6.00	Two Minutes Pandemonium Podcasts, songs and other recordings bring poetry to the airwaves inside the library for an afternoon.
20 Oct 6.00–8.00	Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
21 Oct, 27 Oct 6.30	Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
30 Oct 7.30	Poetry Translation Centre World Poets' Tour The only 2008 reading from the World Poets' Tour in Scotland features Kajal Ahmed (from Kurdistan with new English translations by Mimi Khalvati)…
3 Nov 6.30–8.00	Reading Group: New Books Librarian Julie Johnstone will select the pick of the library's new poetry for discussion at this monthly group. This month's book is 'The Bestiary…
17 Nov 6.00–8.00	Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
18 Nov 6.30	Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
19 Nov 7.30	Angus Calder Memorial Reading A Poetry Association Scotland event, in which friends and admirers of Angus Calder read from his poetry.
24 Nov 6.30	Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
25 Nov 7.30	Beyond Prague Petr Borkovec, the Czech poet, is joined by his translator (Irish poet Justin Quinn) as they dip into 'From the Interior' and the 'Six Czech Poets…
27 Nov 7.30	Close Encounters: Kathleen Jamie Local poet Kathleen Jamie discusses two poems in depth. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
15 Dec 6.00–8.00	Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
16 Dec 6.30	Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 Oct 7.00	Da Sang o da Barren Orange Tree Local poet Christie Wiliamson recites Lorca's Spanish poems in Shetlandic Scots accompanied by guitarist Galo Ceron. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
24 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary)	Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art form and a rich part of Scotland's cultural…
31 Oct 10.00	The Guid Crack Club A special night of stories for Hallowe'en.

Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow
Date	Event
30 Oct 8.00	Licence Pending Poetry with a queer cabaret edge featuring ukulele-shaker Eilidh Macaskill, Rachel Jury, Ms Leggy Pee and hosted by Margot Embargo. 'Part of Glasgay!'

Various Venues, Falkirk
Date	Event
10 Oct–18 Oct (Times vary)	The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.

Various Venues, Oban
Date	Event
9 Oct 2009–17 Oct 2009 (Times vary)	The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.

Various venues, Perth & Kinross
Date	Event
22 Nov–29 Nov (Times vary)	The Word's Out! Family Festival Literary bonanza across Perth and Kinross with events for all ages. This year the main concentration will be on Scottish literature and children's…

The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy
Date	Event
29 Oct 7.30	An Evening with Jess Smith Jess Smith discusses her new book 'Sookin' Berries'.
5 Nov 7.30	Alexander McCall Smith The hugely successful Scottish author and creator of the popular 'Ladies No1 Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith will be reading from…
9 Nov 3.00–4.00	Pitlochry, A History - Book Signing Local historian Colin Liddell will be on hand to sign copies of his new book, ' Pitlochry - A History'.

Waterstone's, Unit 16 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
26 Oct 5.00–6.00	Book Group Throw your tuppence worth into the mix in this discussion of Marcus Zusak's novel, 'The Book Thief'.

Waterstone's, 38 The Avenue Newton Mearns, Glasgow
Date	Event
22 Oct 7.30	Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs copies.

Waterstone's, 98/9 Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive Leith, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 Oct 1.00–2.00	Clare Grogan The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book, 'Tallulah and the Teenstars'
19 Oct 12.00–1.00	Gary Mackay The Hearts player signs copies of his autobiography, 'Maroon Heart'.

Waterstone's, 83 George Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
23 Oct 6.30–7.30	John KV Eunson John KV Eunson introduces 'Caledonication: A History of Scotland with Jokes'.
30 Oct 7.30–9.00	Catriona MacPherson Catriona MacPherson launches the latest title in her series about 1920s society sleuth Dandy Gilver, 'The Winter Ground'.

Waterstone's, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
15 Oct 6.30–8.00	Neal Stephenson Neal Stephenson launches his latest postcyberpunk tome, 'Anathem'.
30 Oct 6.30–7.30	Dubravka Ugresic A visit from Dubravka Ugresic, author of 'The Ministry of Pain', for Glasgow University's Festival of Cultures.

Waterstone's, 128 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
20 Oct 12.00–1.00	Michael Parkinson Perky septuagenarian Parky sits on the other side of the interview at this event to talk about his autobiography, which is helpfully titled 'Parky…
21 Oct 12.45–1.45	Chris Hoy and Richard Moore Olympic victor Chris Hoy and author of 'Heroes, Villains and Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution' Richard Moore sign copies…
23 Oct 6.00–7.30	Helen McCabe Helen McCabe reads from her gothic chiller, 'Piper', which is about Pied Piper of Hamelin.
25 Oct 11.00am–12.00	Gary Mackay The Hearts player signs copies of his autobiography, 'Maroon Heart'.

Word Power Bookshop, 43 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
23 Oct 7.00	Patrick Richardson Patrick Richardson launches his travel book, 'Reports from Beyond'.

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