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David Simon and The Wire
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The creator of ardently-loved, gritty cop show 'The Wire' is in town for a talk about his creation, to launch his forthcoming true crime novel 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets', and for a screening of the TV show.
18 Sep 8.15–10.15 Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
The Mighty Boosh
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Edinburgh publishing house Canongate hitch their wagon to the Mighty Boosh wagon, a comedy behemoth that this autumn will do an 80-date tour and launch a tie-in book. For this launch and signing session join Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt), Naboo, Bollo and Bob Fossil and likely loads of fans in costume. You'll need a wristband to get in available in person from Zavvi from 9am Saturday 13 September, first come first served, one wristband per person.
13 Sep 1.00 Zavvi, Glasgow
David Sedaris
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He once suggested that we dress all our family in denim and corduroy and in this event to promote his latest collection of essays, 'When You are Engulfed in Flames', will hopefully be as witty.
15 Sep 7.30–8.45 Waterstone's, Glasgow
Alan Riach
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A panel discussion hosted by Keith Bruce, Arts Editor of The Herald, followed by readings from 'Let's Pretend', a collection of new writing by writers from the Glasgow Creative Writing MLitt programme to be published in the autumn.
11 Sep 6.30 Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Bill Drummond
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The million quid squandering musician talks about his new book, '17' and the state of popular music.
15 Sep 6.30–8.00 Waterstone's, Glasgow
DiScOmBoBuLaTe
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A laid-back performance night where literature and comedy collide, as established and emergent writers try out new material.
9 Sep 8.00 CCA, Glasgow
Janice Galloway
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The celebrated Scottish writer talks about her work, including her memoir, 'This is Not About Me'.
10 Sep 7.00–8.00 Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow
Seeds of Thought
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Live urban poetry and acoustic music.
6 Sep 7.30 CCA, Glasgow
Words Exhibition
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An interactive exhibition with free writing workshops, readings, discussions and an art installation by Nicola Atkinson. Phone 0141 287 2999 to book workshop places.
9 Sep–13 Sep Tue–Thu 9.00am–8.00; Fri & Sat 9.00am–5.00 Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Conversation Pieces: Ian Hamilton QC
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One of the student scamps who stole the Stone of Destiny from beneath the Coronation Chair in 1950, Ian Hamilton talks about his book on the subject and the forthcoming Hollywood film.
18 Sep 1.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Martin Clunes
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Signing copies of 'Dog's Life'.
18 Sep 12.30 Borders Books, Glasgow
Christopher Brookmyre
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The prolific Scottish crime writer does it again with 'A Snowball in Hell'.
11 Sep 6.30 Borders Books, Glasgow
Christopher Brookmyre
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The multi-award winning and bestselling author signs copies of, and talks about, his latest thrilling satire, 'A Snowball in Hell'.
24 Sep 7.30 Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Conversation Pieces: Ian Rankin
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The Scottish crime author behind the 'Inspector Rebus' series opens up about his first stand-alone novel for over ten years, 'Doors Open'.
26 Sep 1.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
The Wave Singer
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Greg Michaelson, author of 'The Wave Singer', and the band Hercules Mandarin, will be instore for a joint event to promote the CD and book.
11 Sep 7.00 Borders Books, Glasgow
Jack Blade
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Jack Blade, author and Costa Book Awards 2008 nominee, talks about his debut novel, 'Revolutionaries'.
17 Sep 7.30 Borders Books, Glasgow

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