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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
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
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
Team Read
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Edinburgh City Libraries' reading initiative returns with a 'moving image' membership card, stickers for achieving different reading levels and prizes up for grabs. Get reading!
27 Jun–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Libraries, Edinburgh
Fanzines: Popular Culture and Creativity
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Chris Attontakes a look at fanzines, particularly music oriented ones. Booking required.
29 Jul 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Breaking Dawn Launch Party
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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
McSwiss
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The Scottish novelist and Edinburgh Makar (poet laureate) Ron Butlin and his Swiss wife, writer Regi Claire, take turns presenting a humorous evening of readings.
5 Aug 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival
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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
James Frey
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CANCELLED
29 Jul 6.30–8.00 Waterstone's, Glasgow
Jeffrey Deaver
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The bestselling American crime author launches his latest book, 'The Broken Window'.
26 Jul 12.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Off the Page
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It's the third year for Stirling's book festival. As well as storytelling events and talks, a host of popular authors will be dropping by, including Keith Gray, Gillian Galbraith, William McIlvanney, Des Dillon and Iain Banks.
13 Sep–20 Sep (Times vary) Various Venues, Stirling
Stena Wigtown Book Festival
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Scotland's Book Town Festival celebrate's its 10th birthday with author events, music, film and theatre. Participants include Scottish Opera, Louis de Bernières, James Kelman and Janice Galloway.
26 Sep–5 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Wigtown
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
Pam Ayres
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One of the nation's favourite comic poets performing new material and hopefully some of her classics.
28 Sep 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
The Royal National Mod
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Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
10 Oct–18 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Falkirk
Book Group
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A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. There are two books to get through this month: Carolly Erickson's 'The Last Wife of Henry VIII' and Xiaolu Guo's 'Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers'. Contact the branch for more information.
27 Jul 5.00–6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
The Songs of Robert Tannahill
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The 18th century Paisley weaver, Robert Tannahill, wrote over 100 songs. Dr Fred Freeman takes a look at this lesser known bard and gives musical examples from his forthcoming CD. Booking required.
30 Jul 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Word's Out! Family Festival
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Literary bonanza across Perth and Kinross with events for all ages. This year the main concentration will be on Scottish literature and children's events.
22 Nov–29 Nov (Times vary) Various venues, Perth & Kinross
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
Laura Marney
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The Scottish best-selling author of 'Nobody Loves a Ginger Baby' drops in to talk about her newest book, 'My Best Friend Has Issues'.
31 Jul 6.30–8.00 Waterstone's, Glasgow
Poetry, Music and Plants
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Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
18 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh
Readers Day
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An afternoon of workshops, advice and bookswapping with an appearance from Anne Donovan (author of 'Buddha Da'). Booking advised.
26 Jul 2.00–6.00 Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh

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