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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
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
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
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art form and a rich part of Scotland's cultural heritage. Performance, workshops, talks and children's events follow this year's 'Northlands and Sagalands' theme.
24 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Scottish Storytelling Centre, 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
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
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
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
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

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