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An Evening of Poetry About Paintings
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Stewart Conn, Dilys Rose and Alan Riach wax poetical about all things artistic over a glass of wine.
22 May 7.30 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Anne Donovan
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Book signing of 'Being Emily' by Anne Donovan, author of 'Buddha Da'.
22 May 6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Ash Dickinson
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Slam champion Ash Dickinson explores life in verse in 'Unrest at the Dolphinarium'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
5 Jun 8.00 Bar Diesel, Edinburgh
Best of Enemies
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Roderick Graham, author of 'An Accidental Tragedy: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots', offers snippets of historical insight from his book, which he will then sign.
25 Jun 7.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Between Weathers: Travels in 21st Century Shetland
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Ron McMillan launches the first original Shetland travelogue since 1869. Booking essential.
2 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Big Book Swap
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Get rid of books you no longer want and trade them for something shiny and new. One man's treasure and all that . . . 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 1.00–3.00 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Book Fair
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Booksellers from throughout Scotland will be selling a mixed range of antiquarian and secondhand books to suit all tastes and pockets.
14 Jun 10.00am–5.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Book Group
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A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. To join in with the discussion of 'Black Girl/White Girl' by Joyce Carol Oates please contact the branch for more information.
25 May 5.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Book Group: Ian Rankin
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An extra special edition of this regular book group. Have your analysis scrutinised by the author himself at this discussion of Ian Rankin's 'The Falls'. You'd better be nice! All proceeds to charity.
22 May 5.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Border Crossings
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Extracts from the 'Border Crossings' CD, produced by Scottish PEN, by Dilys Rose and Aonghas Macneacail, in conversation with Jenni Calder. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
2 Jun 7.00–8.30 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
The Bridge Readings: Janet Paisley
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Insights into the life, mind and work of writer Janet Paisley, author of 'White Rose Rebel'.
5 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Chris Hannan
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Scottish novelist Chris Hannan introduces possible future bestseller 'MISSY' to the crime fiction reading public. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 7.00–8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
David Donaldson
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Managing Editor of DC Thomson and writer of 'The Broons' and 'Oor Wullie' tells some colourful tales from his time behind the comics.
28 May 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
David Stewart Valentine
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Chat and signing by David Stewart Valentine, local author of 'Leith Lives', 'Leith at Random' and editor of 'Porthole' magazine. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 2.00–4.00 Leith Library, Edinburgh
DIY Stories
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Reading of stories with the theme 'In the Last Year', which will then be made into a pamphlet. 'Part of Ladyfest'.
20 May 8.00 Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Dr Jane Goodall
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The UN Messenger for Peace gives a talk titled 'Gombe and Beyond', followed by a book signing event.
20 May 7.00 George Square Theatre, 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
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
Embracing the Ephemeral
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A practical workshop led by Julie Johnstone, editor of Essence Press, that examines the physical context lend to a poem by its printing and binding. Please bring along several short text pieces. Booking essential.
14 Jun 10.00am–1.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Hearts' Greatest Ever Season
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The year in question is 1957-58 and lifelong supporter Mike Buckle leads a trip down memory lane. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
5 Jun 7.00–8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
A Herd of Red Deer
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Launch of the revitalised edition of Frank Fraser-Darling's wildlife tome, which is part of the Luath Wild Lives Series. Please RSVP to Angela Audretsch.
22 May 6.00 Swann Buildings, Edinburgh
In a Different Light
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An exhibition of new works exploring short phrases, comprising hand-bound books, cards and screen-prints from Julie Johnstone's Essence Press imprint.
19 Apr–19 Jul, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Inspired? Get Writing!
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Hear winning entries from the National Galleries of Scotland, English-Speaking Union and Scottish Poetry Library Creative Writing Competition 2007/08 that was based on artworks from the National Galleries.
20 May 12.45–1.30 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
John Connolly
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Horror-cum-crime novelist Connolly signs his latest Charlie Parker novel, 'The Reapers'.
20 May 7.30–8.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Kipper's Birthday
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Celebrate Kipper the Dog's birthday with a day of fun activities.
31 May 11.00am–4.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh

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