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Books events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Books at the Botanics

Selected dates between 7th April 2023 - 17th December 2023

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

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Christmas Shopping Evening

30th November 2023

With booksellers on hand to help with expert recommendations and a range of local authors signing their books, don't miss Waterstones Sauchiehall Street's Christmas Shopping Evening on November 30th!

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Zara Smith’s BIG Christmas Party

3rd December 2023

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and create lasting memories with friends and family at the unforgettable Christmas celebration, Zara Smith's BIG Christmas Bash!

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Geddy Lee: My ‘Effin Life

14th December 2023

Join Rush vocalist Geddy Lee at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as he grants millions of music and memoir lovers a true glimpse into his life with his book tour, My 'Effin Life!

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Stacey Duguid

16th December 2023

Saturday 16th December is the date for your diary for an exclusive event in Scotland at the Bookface Sip & Swap with Stacey Duguid!

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Lorraine Kelly launches The Island Swimmer

10th February 2024

Spend an evening with Lorraine Kelly, one of the nation's most loved faces on TV, as she celebrates the publication of her captivating debut novel The Island Swimmer!

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GCAF - Glasgow Comic Art Festival

9th March 2024

Clan-Comics Group proudly presents the Glasgow Comic Art Festival, an adult-only event celebrating comics and all the arts related, being held at the Trades Hall on Saturday 9th March!

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An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert

22nd April 2024

Enjoy an evening of BIG Magic with Elizabeth Gilbert, the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, and be inspired to live the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of!

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Worldcon: Glasgow 2024

8th August 2024 - 12th August 2024

The Scottish Event Campus will host over 5,000 fans of science fiction books, films, TV shows, games and other media at Worldcon: Glasgow 2024 in August!

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Hollie McNish

24th October 2024

With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!

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Books Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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The Market Place Barrhead: Book Group

The Market Place Barrhead: Book Group

Selected dates between 10th November 2023 - 15th December 2023

Join The Market Place Barrhead's monthly Book Group and be part of a passionate community of readers!

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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Book Group

The Market Place Newton Mearns: Book Group

Selected dates between 9th November 2023 - 14th December 2023

Join The Market Place Newton Mearns' monthly Book Group and be part of a passionate community of readers!

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Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Easy Sundays: The Time Traveller’s Herbal

Easy Sundays: The Time Traveller’s Herbal

3rd December 2023

Take a trip through time with storyteller Amanda Edmiston and discover traditional recipes and remedies from her new book The Time Traveller’s Herbal.

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Author Talk: Graeme Milne - Tales from an Edinburgh Guide

Author Talk: Graeme Milne - Tales from an Edinburgh Guide

11th December 2023

Join author and tour guide Graeme Milne for an exploration of the paranormal in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen at Central Library Edinburgh on Monday 11th December.

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An Evening with David Sedaris

An Evening with David Sedaris

10th July 2024

David Sedaris will take An Evening With David Sedaris across the UK and Ireland in summer 2024. Catch him live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 10th July!

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Books Events in Fife

Books Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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Books Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 5th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

25th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 25th October!

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Kilmacolm Comic & Collectibles Fair

Kilmacolm Comic & Collectibles Fair

9th December 2023

Calling all comic and collectibles enthusiasts in Kilmacolm and beyond! Get ready for a day of excitement, nostalgia, and endless treasures at the Kilmacolm Comic & Collectibles Fair!

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Books Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

26th June 2024

Jo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.

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Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder

26th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to The Albert Halls on 26th October!

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Storytelling with Mrs Claus at Mugdock

Storytelling with Mrs Claus at Mugdock

10th December 2023

Come and join Mrs Claus for some festive story telling and songs at Mugdock Country Park on 10th December!

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Events in Other Areas

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro