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Bill Drummond
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The million quid squandering musician talks about his new book, '17' and the state of popular music.
16 Sep 6.00–7.30 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.
8 Oct 1.00–2.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Books at Brunch
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A very civilised way to ingest brunch and poetry - bring along something to eat and something to read.
7 Sep 11.00am National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
By Leaves We Live
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A unique and exciting one-day fair with stalls, displays, short talks and events on poetry and art magazine publishing taking place throughout the day. All are welcome to drop in to browse or buy magazines, catch up with the latest trends and issues, and chat to editors from Scotland and beyond.
27 Sep 11.00am–6.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Cherub Event for Robert Muchamore Fans
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An event for all budding 'Cherubs' to celebrate the long-awaited publication of 'The General'. And if you don't know what that means this probably isn't the event for you.
6 Sep 2.30 Borders Books, Edinburgh
Christopher Brookmyre
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The prolific Scottish crime writer does it again with 'A Snowball in Hell'. With music by Billy Franks. Tickets available from Waterstone's, West End, 0131 226 2666.
9 Sep 7.30–8.30 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Favourite Scottish Books
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Share your favourite Scottish poems, stories, and books at this informal evening event.
17 Sep 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Jim Shaughnessy
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Jim Shaughnessy talks about his lifetime's work photographing North American railroads.
9 Sep 6.00 Beyond Words Bookshop, Edinburgh
Just a Look at . . . Edwin Morgan
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Ken Cockburn, Project Coordinator of the newly acquired Edwin Morgan Archive at the SPL sifts through the contents in three sessions. Please book in advance.
23 Sep–7 Oct 6.30–8.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Lynne Rickards
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The local author introduces her new children's book, 'Pink'.
13 Sep 12.00–2.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Mike Nicholson
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New novel from the winner of the Kelpies Prize 2005 for new Scottish writing for children. 'Grimm' is set in the fictional town of Aberfintry.
18 Sep 6.30–8.00 Blackwells, Edinburgh
Millie Gray
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The first novel ('In a Class of Their Own') from the Leith storyteller.
11 Sep 6.00–7.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Personal Poetry Shopper
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Scottish Poetry Library staff take on the role of matchmaker to find you the perfect poem. Please not: if the weather is bad the proceeding will move into Tiles Bar.
5 Sep 12.30–1.30 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem
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Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
29 Sep 6.30 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Roald Dahl Day
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Blackwell's honours one of Britain's best ever children's authors, with a day of Dahlian activities, revolting rhymes and stories. Come dressed as your favourite character, be that a twit, witch or maybe even a giant peach!
13 Sep 2.00 Borders Books, Edinburgh
Rodge Glass
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The Glasgow-based Jewish author of 'Hope for Newborns' analyses icons of football and fiction in his forthcoming works.
11 Sep 6.30–8.00 Blackwells, Edinburgh
Scots: The Mither Tongue
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Writer and broadcaster Billy Kay and traditional singers Rod Paterson celebrate over 500 years of history, literature, humour, story and song in the Scots language.
9 Sep 7.00 National Library of Scotland, 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
Striking Pages: The History of Gaelic in Print
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Mark Wringe traces five centuries of Gaelic in print.
11 Sep 7.00 National Library of Scotland, 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
The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair
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Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film screenings. See website for full programme.
29 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

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