Talks & lectures, "Book Signing"

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Glasgow Comic Con

Indulge your love of all things graphic at this fiesta of films, comics and fandoms. This year promises opportunity to meet and get sketches and autographs from Alan Davis (Captain Britain), Carlos Ezqurra (Judge Dredd), John Higgins (Watchmen) and Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl), among many others. There's also a cosplay…

CCA, Glasgow

Sat 13 Jul

Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900

Sun 14 Jul

Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900

Akbar Ahmad: The Thistle And The Drone

Prof Akbar Ahmed's The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam is the third volume in a triology looking at the post-9/11 relationship between the US and the Muslim world.

Houses Of Parliament, London SW1A

Thu 27 Jun

Committee Room 3, House Of Lords

Free / 0844 847 1672

A discussion on Professor Ahmad's book, hosted by Lord Sheikh and with contributions from the chair, Lisa Payne, Douglas Barrie, Owen Bennett, Irfan Husain and Vijay Mehta. Call or email vijay@vmpeace.org to book a spot.

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Flab to FAB – The Workshop

Book launch and workshop for overweight people wanting to turn their lives around.

More Restaurant, Leicester

Fri 21 Jun

Free (Gold ticket £35; VIP ticket £80) / 07535 438866

Books are available for sale on the night. Dinner for Gold and VIP Ticket holders begins from 8pm onwards.

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Sara Sheridan in Conversation

Author Sara Sheridan talks about her 'cosy noir' detective Mirabelle Bevan and her adventures.

Waterstones, Glasgow

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 0141 248 4814

  • 19:00