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Balgreen Library, 173 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
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7 Jun 10.30am
5 Jul 10.30am
2 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh
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25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
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18 Jun 6pm Blackwell Book Group This time the group discusses Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending. Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening…
16 Jul 6pm Blackwell Book Group Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening of friendly discussion.
11 Jun 6pm
2 Jul 6pm 		Blackwell Book Quiz Test your literary credentials in teams of up to five members. Please arrive for 5.45pm.
18 Jun 5.45pm
9 Jul 5.45pm 		The Blackwell Children's Book Group An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month.
20 Jun 6.30pm Lin Anderson: Picture Her Dead The novelist discusses the eighth book in her Rhona MacLeod series. Featuring a live demo of Return to Scene forensic technology.
31 May 6.30pm The Sexual State: Sexuality and Scottish Governance 1950–1980 Talk and launch of new book looking at the impact of the 20th-century sexual revolution on governance in Scotland. Try not to think about Alex…
7 Jun 6.30pm Times of Troubles: Britain's War in Northern Ireland Launch of a new academic study of the British Army in Northern Ireland, by Andrew Sanders and Ian S Wood.
19 Jun 6.30pm Tom Pow: In Another World Launch of Tom Pow's new book exploring the impact of population change, In Another World – Among Europe's Dying Villages.
The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
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12 Jun 7.30pm Edinburgh Forteans A look at the strange and the bizarre.
The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 8pm Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
The Caves, Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
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11 Jun 7pm Chris Brookmyre: When the Devil Drives Launch of the bestselling crime writer's latest book, about a private investigator who uncovers a hidden story of sex, drugs, ritualism and murder.
Central Library, 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Reference Library
5 Jul 6.30pm 		Janice Galloway The Scottish writer in conversation with Scotsman literary editor David Robinson, discussing her writing and her new autobiography, All Made Up.
Mezzanine
30 Jun 11am 		National Readers' Group Day: Sara Sheridan Sara Sheridan discusses her debut crime novel, Brighton Belle, featuring the detecting skills of 1950s sleuth Mirabelle Bevan. Booking is essential.
21 Jun 6.30pm Scottish Refugee Week: Jonathan Falla and Leila Aboulela The two writers speak to BBC presenter Serena Field about their journeys and their understanding of different cultures. Part of Refugee Week.
Charlotte Square Gardens, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
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11 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Edinburgh International Book Festival One of the world's biggest and most prestigious book festivals, the EIBF annually welcomes over 750 writers, poets, artists, politicians…
City Café, 19 Blair Street, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 8pm The Dead Poets Slam Local performance poets morph into their literary heroes as they honour and remix classic poetry for a slam audience. The competition's open to…
City Centre, Edinburgh
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13 Nov Times vary Robert Louis Stevenson Day After last year's dedication to the great RLS, Edinburgh City of Literature presents another homage to the author of kidnapped. Expect lots of…
Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Drumbrae Drive, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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7 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Inky Fingers Minifest A grassroots minifest, born from the Edinburgh lit scene, which celebrates the best of spoken word and experimental practices. With word slams…
Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, Edinburgh
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6 Jun 7pm Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair Howard Marks, aka best-selling author and former international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager…
Fountainbridge Library, 137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh
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28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh
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13 Jul–15 Jul Fri 5–8pm; Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm DesignMarket An arts market encompassing furniture, graphic design, homewares and fashion from the best designers as selected by the Fruitmarket, and taking over…
Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street, Edinburgh
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1 Jun 10.30am
6 Jul 10.30am
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
12 Jun 10.30am
10 Jul 10.30am
14 Aug 10.30am 		Polish Bookbug Session A Polish language version of the monthly story and rhyme time for under fours.
Granton Library, 29 Wardieburn Terrace, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose
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16 Jun 4.45pm Borders Writers' Forum Judges Ron Butlin and Prof Ian Campbell announce the winners of a writing competition on the theme of illness and the child, with proceeds going to…
15 Jun 9.15pm Richard Holloway The outspoken former Bishop of Edinburgh talks about his new book, Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt, and tells the story of his life.
Henderson's @ St John's, St John's Terrace, 3 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
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30 Jun 7.45pm Shore Poets Regular local poetry meet, with readings of new verse and live music.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
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7 Jun 10am Poetry & Coffee Monthly morning poetry readings.
The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, 5–22 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 6.30pm Scotsman Literary Dinner Prestigious summer dinner event with special guest AS Byatt in conversation with Scotland on Sunday literary editor Stuart Kelly, plus a…
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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25 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: A Very French Connection Ariane Mnouchkine, director of Les Naufragés du Fol Espoir, is joined by Michel Le Bris, founder of book and film festival Étonnants Voyageurs, and…
28 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Choosing Myths and Fairytales Scots Makar, poet and playwright Liz Lochhead discusses her work and its connections with myth and fairytales from Scottish and European traditions…
27 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Fresh Voices Jen Hadfield, the English poet and artist, who found inspiration and a new voice when she moved to Shetland five years ago, Scottish teen fiction…
26 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Myth and Enchantment Writer Marina Warner, Wagner specialist Derek Watson and Dmitry Krymov, director of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As You Like It), examine the roles of…
13 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: The Four Nations of the United Kingdom A distinguished panel of creative writers meets to explore the voices of the four nations of the United Kingdom. Irish playwright Frank McGuinness…
The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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10 Jun 8pm No Rhyme, No Reason Poetry night with a showcase of themed poems and a competitive slam.
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
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15 Jun 10.30am Locating Robert Louis Stevenson: Reputation, Genre and Influence Stevenson specialist Linda Dryden discusses the writer's reputation, how it was affected by notions of tradition, and to what extent his presence is…
Leith Library, 28–30 Ferry Road, Edinburgh
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5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh
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27 Jun 7pm Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group A book club for gents with a lust for reading. All types of books considered.
13 Jun 7.30pm Word: Women's Book Group A chance to meet members of the LGBT community who share a passion for books.
The Lot, 4–6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
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24 Jun 7.45pm Shore Poets This time, George Gunn reads with Christine De Luca and William Donald Stewart. With music from Just Voices. Regular local poetry meet, with…
Lupe Pintos, 24 Leven Street, Edinburgh
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16 Dec Sun 6–7pm & 7–8pm Book Signing: Dougie Bell Author Dougie Bell talks about his two books Two Cooks and a Suitcase and The Half Canned Cooks at this signing accompanied by chilli and drinks.
McDonald Road Library, 2 McDonald Road, Edinburgh
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8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
1 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11am Polish Bookbug Session A Polish language version of the monthly story and rhyme time for under fours.
Moredun Library, 92 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Morningside Library, 184 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Muirhouse Library, 15 Pennywell Court, Edinburgh
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22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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14 Jun 10am Discovering Family History at NLS Delve into your family's past as NLS reveals research techniques in this practical workshop. Includes a short tour of the library. Please book.
8 Jun 10.30am Getting Started at NLS Find out how to register, seek out specific books and peek inside the Reading Rooms, then enjoy a lifetime of reading books for free. Booking is…
11 Jun 6pm Scottish Medicine: An Illustrated History Two of the authors of Scottish Medicine: An Illustrated History tell the story of how medicine in Scotland has developed since prehistory.
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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6 Jul 6.30pm RBS Museum Talks: Dava Sobel Sobel, author of Longitude, which features 18th-century clockmaker John Harrison as its protagonist, appears in conversation with astronomer John C…
Newington Library, 17–21 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
North Berwick, North Berwick
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Fringe by the Sea North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of…
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, Edinburgh
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24 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Edinburgh Independent & Radical Book Fair The Independent and Radical Book Fair hosts another plethora (over 70 publishers were present at the last festival) of left-field stalls, as well as…
Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 10.30am
7 Jul 10.30am
4 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
20 Jun 10.30am James Robertson James Robertson reads from And The Land Lay Still. Booking is essential.
The Pear Tree House, 34 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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20 May–24 Jun Sun 8pm Pressure Valve Weekly open mic session for poetry, music and spoken word.
Piershill Library, 30 Piersfield Terrace, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Port O'Leith, 58 Constitution Street, Edinburgh
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8 Jun–15 Jun Thu–Sat 7pm Trainspotting Tour The story behind Leith's own famous fictional version of the 1990s drug scene. Part of Leith Festival.
Portobello Library, 14 Rosefield Avenue, Portobello, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Pulp Fiction, 43 Bread Street, Edinburgh
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21 Jun 7pm Chris Beckett & Southern Tenant Folk Union Award-winning sci-fi author Chris Beckett celebrates the recent release of his novel Dark Eden with a reading from the book, a Q&A session and…
16 Apr–3 Dec Mon 7–9.30pm Edinburgh Creative Writers Social meet-up for creative writers: most bring something to read and contributions have ranged from poetry, short stories, children's stories and…
Ratho Library, 6 School Wynd, Ratho, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Reid Concert Hall, University of Edinburgh, Bristo Square, Edinburgh
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30 May 7pm John Irving An evening with the bestselling author of The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, in conversation with John Boyne. In one of only two UK…
Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
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John Hope Gateway Centre
15 May–22 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm 		Locating the Nest Words (by poet Tom Pow), images (by printmaker Hugh Bryden) and sculptures (by craft-artist Lizzie Farey) exploring the idea of the nest.
Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh
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9 Jun 10am The Picts Stuart McHardy, author of A New History of the Picts, presents his vision of the ancient past, interpreting early Pictish symbols and shedding light…
Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh
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14 Jul 10.15am
22 Sep 10.15am
20 Oct 10.15am
17 Nov 10.15am 		Saturday Could Be Creative Writing Day A tour of works from the permanent collection followed by a creative writing workshop.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh
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2 Aug 11.30am Books in Focus: Dada Librarian Kerry Watson gives a talk looking at the history and artists of the Dada movement through their published books and periodicals, and…
6 Sep 11.30am Books in Focus: Surrealism A chance to see rare publications dating from the very beginning of the Surrealist movement, many of them owned by Roland Penrose and Gabrielle…
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
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16 Jun 10.15am Saturday Could Be Creative Writing Day A tour of works from the permanent collection followed by a creative writing workshop.

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