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Andrew-Henry Bowie
Date Location
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
Book Crossing Meet-up
Date Location
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
Book Group
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A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. There are two books to get through this month: Carolly Erickson's 'The Last Wife of Henry VIII' and Xiaolu Guo's 'Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers'. Contact the branch for more information.
27 Jul 5.00–6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
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
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
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
Fanzines: Popular Culture and Creativity
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Chris Attontakes a look at fanzines, particularly music oriented ones. Booking required.
29 Jul 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
McSwiss
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The Scottish novelist and Edinburgh Makar (poet laureate) Ron Butlin and his Swiss wife, writer Regi Claire, take turns presenting a humorous evening of readings.
5 Aug 7.00 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

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