Books

The author talks about her latest book, Elizabeth's Bedfellows: An Intimate History of the Queen's Court, all about the private life of Elizabeth I and the people who surrounded her in her closely guarded chambers.

The historian discusses her book Perilous Question: Reform Or Revolution? Britain On The Brink, 1832, which looks at the passing of the Great Reform Bill.

Come hear the results of a multidisciplinary project between two geneticists, two poets, a design artist and a photographer, initiated by the ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum. With Pippa Goldschmidt, Lisa Matthews and Matthias Wienroth in discussion.

A gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg, British Museum.

A rare recital by the Leeds-born poet, introduced by fellow local writer Anthony Clavane.

Professor Mark Blyth talks to Jonathan Hopkin from LSE about the government policy of budget cuts and if it is the way to solve the financial crisis.

Alan Read, lecturer for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies, Tate and Dulwich Picture Gallery, presents a talk on the life of Plymouth-born historical painter Benjamin Robert Haydon.

Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening of friendly discussion.

An informal reading group.

New members welcome.

A free, local literature festival run by West Dunbartonshire Libraries that nevertheless manages to book some big name authors for its programme of talks, signings and more unusual events. This 11th edition sees Alasdair Gray, William McIlvanney and Allan Massie join non-fiction writers Margaret Evison, Tom Devine and DA…

An eclectic and experimental night of poetry, performance and spoken word, held on the second Friday of each month.

Fletcher talks about his latest adventure book, and delves into his time working in film and TV. Ages 9+.

The Limerick-based author signs copies of fantasy series, Zom-B.

The comic writer, whose books include Dress Your Family and Me Talk Pretty One Day talks about and reads from his collection of essays, Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls.

A chance to meet the author and purchase a copy of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes - a teen novel full of angst and friendship.

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.

Science historian Professor Joe Cain talks about the ideas behind the life-sized three-dimensional sculptures of the animals, that have been on display since the park opened in 1854.

A mix of events including internationally renowned authors, local names, children's authors and the Comic Conference which features graphic novellists.

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.

The world’s largest public celebration of the written word takes place in the first UNESCO City of Literature in the beautiful Charlotte Square Gardens. As well as leading Scottish and international authors, the varied programme always manages to cover poets, politicians, historians, journalists and children's authors…

• Written by: Paul Mealor

The ensemble performs Will Todd's Angel Song II, John Rutter's Mass Of The Children, Paul Mealor's Ubi Caritas Et Amor and Bob Chilcott's Requiem. Includes pre-concert talk.

Arts, crafts and story-telling sessions for young children.