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Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
14 Jun
10.00am–5.00		 Book Fair Booksellers from throughout Scotland will be selling a mixed range of antiquarian and secondhand books to suit all tastes and pockets.
Bar Diesel, 19 Shore Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Jun
8.00		 Ash Dickinson Slam champion Ash Dickinson explores life in verse in 'Unrest at the Dolphinarium'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
Carriers Quarters, 42 Bernard Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 May–7 Jun, not 1 Jun
7.30–9.30		 The Leith Festival Storytelling Club Leith-centric tales with a revolving roster of storytellers, held in the oldest pub in Leith. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
Charlotte Square, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Aug–25 Aug
(Times vary)		 Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008 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…
George Square Theatre, University of Edinburgh George Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 May
7.00		 Dr Jane Goodall The UN Messenger for Peace gives a talk titled 'Gombe and Beyond', followed by a book signing event.
The Hub, Castlehill Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 May
6.00		 Stefan Sagmeister Book Launch The seminal New York graphic designer, who has worked with Lou Reed, and whose 20ft inflatable monkeys launched the Six Cities Design festival last…
Leith Community Education Centre, New Kirkgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 May
11.00am–12.00		 Lari Don Lari pops in to read from her first book, 'First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts', and explain some of the traditional myths and legends…
31 May
3.00–4.30		 Leith Festival Children's Writing Competition 2008 Prize-giving In spring the budding literary talents of Primary Five pupils in Leith put pen to paper under the tutelage of author Lari Don. Listen to the winning…
1 Jun
1.00–3.00		 Big Book Swap 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'.
Leith Library, 28-30 Ferry Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Jun
2.00–4.00		 David Stewart Valentine Chat and signing by David Stewart Valentine, local author of 'Leith Lives', 'Leith at Random' and editor of 'Porthole' magazine. 'Part of the Leith…
Mai Thai, The Tun Jackson's Entry 111 Holyrood Road, Old Town, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 May
7.45		 Shore Poets This month the special guests are Stephanie Green and Ken Cockburn with a cappella singing from Just Voices.
The Meadows Bar, 42-44 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Jun
7.30		 VoxBox Spoken word and music night, dreamed up from the fevered brains of Edinburgh performance poets Anita Govan and Kevin Cadwallender and running on the…
National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 May
12.45–1.30		 Inspired? Get Writing! Hear winning entries from the National Galleries of Scotland, English-Speaking Union and Scottish Poetry Library Creative Writing Competition…
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Apr–1 Jun
Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 Local Heroes: The Art of the Graphic Novel Zap! Klang! Pow! Holy comic book exhibitions, Batman, it's a range of artwork and writing by Alan Moore, Art Speigelman, Frank Miller, Alan Grant…
22 May
7.00		 Self-Help for the 21st Century In 1859 Samuel Smiles published 'Self-Help'. Find out what some more modern thinkers have to say on the subject of the attainment of happiness at…
28 May
7.00		 David Donaldson Managing Editor of DC Thomson and writer of 'The Broons' and 'Oor Wullie' tells some colourful tales from his time behind the comics.
2 Jun
7.00		 Between Weathers: Travels in 21st Century Shetland Ron McMillan launches the first original Shetland travelogue since 1869. Booking essential.
5 Jun
7.00		 The Bridge Readings: Janet Paisley Insights into the life, mind and work of writer Janet Paisley, author of 'White Rose Rebel'.
Port O'Leith, 58 Constitution Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 May, 4 Jun–7 Jun
7.30–9.30		 Trainspotting Tour Tim Bell leads a behind the story tour of Irvine Welsh's seminal novel, 'Trainspotting'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
Roxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Aug–23 Aug
10.00am–6.00; Sun 12.00–6.00		 Edinburgh Book Fair Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints.
Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Aug–25 Aug
12.00		 Poetry, Music and Plants Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh…
Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 May
7.30		 An Evening of Poetry About Paintings Stewart Conn, Dilys Rose and Alan Riach wax poetical about all things artistic over a glass of wine.
Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House Trunks Close 55 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 May
2.00–6.00		 Readers Day An afternoon of workshops, advice and bookswapping with an appearance from Anne Donovan (author of 'Buddha Da') . Booking advised.
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close Canongate, Edinburgh
Date Event
19 Apr–19 Jul, not Sundays
Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00		 In a Different Light An exhibition of new works exploring short phrases, comprising hand-bound books, cards and screen-prints from Julie Johnstone's Essence Press imprint.
20 May
10.00am–2.00		 Poems Aloud: Iain Crichton Smith A celebration of the much-loved poetry of Iain Crichton Smith on the 80th anniversary and 10 years after his death. Hosted by Christine De Luca.
24 May
11.00am–2.30		 Sample Saturday: Arvon Courses at Moniack Mhor Novelist Cynthia and poet John Glenday offer a taster of their creative writing courses. Booking required.
26 May
6.00–8.00		 Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
27 May
6.30–8.00		 Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
29 May
7.30		 Poetry from New Zealand Andrew Johnstone and Gerrie Fellows bring the land of New Zealand alive with readings from their respective collections, 'Sol' and 'Window for a…
2 Jun
6.30–8.00		 Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
9 Jun
6.30–8.00		 Reading Group: New Books Librarian Julie Johnstone will select the pick of the library's new poetry for discussion at this monthly group. This month's book is 'Tilt' by Jean…
14 Jun
10.00am–1.00		 Embracing the Ephemeral 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.
16 Jun
6.00–8.00		 Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
18 Jun
1.00–2.00		 Poems Aloud: Edinburgh An Old Town Festival special with locally-inspired poetry. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
24 Jun
6.30–8.00		 Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
11 Jun
7.00		 Storytelling Café: Royal Mile John Fee hosts the evening, where you can contribute or sit back and just enjoy the tales.
16 Jun–29 Jun
(Times vary)		 Old Town Festival A celebration of Edinburgh's Old Town with theatre, storytelling events and visual art.
21 Jun
1.30 & 3.30		 Old Town Adventure Join storyteller Donald Smith to hear stories of Old Edinburgh, then pick up an Old Town adventure pack and continue the journey of discovery around…
25 Jun
7.00		 Best of Enemies Roderick Graham, author of 'An Accidental Tragedy: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots', offers snippets of historical insight from his book, which he…
26 Jun
7.00		 The Lost Makar Party like it's 1299 with poetry and period music inspired by the lost makar, Roull of Corstorphine, performed by Edinburgh's first poet laureate…
24 Oct–2 Nov
(Times vary)		 Scottish International Storytelling Festival A celebration of oral storytelling featuring music, song, film, workshops, talks and international guests. This year's programme is still to be…
Swann Buildings, King's Buildings Mayfield Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 May
6.00		 A Herd of Red Deer 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…
The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), 87-91a Henderson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Jun
7.00–8.30		 Border Crossings Extracts from the 'Border Crossings' CD, produced by Scottish PEN, by Dilys Rose and Aonghas Macneacail, in conversation with Jenni Calder. 'Part of…
3 Jun
8.00		 Say it in Scots Learn some new words and phrases to encapsulate the Scottish psyches with Chris Robinson. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun
7.00–8.00		 Chris Hannan Scottish novelist Chris Hannan introduces possible future bestseller 'MISSY' to the crime fiction reading public. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
5 Jun
7.00–8.00		 Hearts' Greatest Ever Season The year in question is 1957-58 and lifelong supporter Mike Buckle leads a trip down memory lane. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 May
11.45am		 Matthew Fort A literary lunch with the author of 'Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa'. Ticket price includes a three-course lunch and glass…
Waterstone's, Unit 16 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 May
5.00		 Book Group 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…
31 May
11.00am–4.00		 Kipper's Birthday Celebrate Kipper the Dog's birthday with a day of fun activities.
Waterstone's, 13-14 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 May
5.30		 Book Group: Ian Rankin 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…
Waterstone's, 83 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 May
7.30–8.30		 John Connolly Horror-cum-crime novelist Connolly signs his latest Charlie Parker novel, 'The Reapers'.

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