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Books Events in Glasgow in May 2024

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Events in Glasgow

Books at the Botanics

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 15th December 2024

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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An Evening With Mikaela Loach

1st May 2024

Join climate campaigner and activist Mikaela Loach at Waterstones Argyle Street to celebrate the paperback launch of her vitally important book, It's Not That Radical!

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An Evening With Rose Ruane

2nd May 2024

Join local author and artist Rose Ruane as she launches her incredible new novel in store at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on Thursday 2nd May!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Glasgow Zine Fest and Friends Zine Launch

3rd May 2024

Join us to launch an array of amazing new zines emerging from the Glasgow Zine Fest community over the past year.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Zine Fair

3rd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

Glasgow Zine Fest's main event features over 40 makers from the UK and worldwide showcasing their work. Come for the zines, stay for the zines!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Drop-In Zine Making

4th May 2024

Celebrate self-expression and explore the art of self-publishing in a welcoming and inclusive space.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Ink and Action!

4th May 2024

In this creative family workshop Glasgow Zine Fest will delve into histories of radical pedagogy and children and young people’s activism!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: K Patrick

4th May 2024

An in-conversation and reading with K Patrick, discussing their new poetry collection THREE BIRTHS (Granta Poetry).

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Publication Studio Inductions

4th May 2024

A book-binding induction at Publication Studio Glasgow, CCA. Come along to learn how to print, trim, crease and bind your own book.

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Three authors and Mary Queen of Scots

4th May 2024

Expect drama and interactive family fun as well as readings, royal chat and an all-author book signing at this Mary Queen of Scots themed-event at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street!

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Waterstones’ Children’s Book Club

4th May 2024

At the May edition of Waterstones' Children's Book Club they will be discussing April's Children's Book of the Month, Greenwild: The World Beyond the Door by Pari Thompson!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: GZL Open House & Photocopy Party

5th May 2024

Glasgow Zine Library will be open all day. Drop in to browse the collection and have a go at making your own zine or badges.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Words as Sound World

5th May 2024
Glasgow South Side

Words as Sound World is an interactive workshop exploring processes for writing that go beyond the page.

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thi wurd presents Earthly Rewards

10th May 2024

Indie-publisher thi wurd present their latest live event, Earthly Rewards, at The Dining Hall in Glasgow University Union on Friday 10th May!

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An Evening With Nicola Dinan

14th May 2024

Join Nicola Dinan at Waterstones Argyle Street for an event celebrating the paperback launch of her debut novel, Bellies, a beautiful story of love, loss, and transitions.

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An Evening With Willy Vlautin

15th May 2024

Renowned author and musician Willy Vlautin celebrates the launch of his new book 'The Horse' with a reading, Q&A and solo performance of songs at CCA Glasgow on Wednesday 15th May!

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GT Karber - How To Solve A Murdle

16th May 2024

Calling all armchair detectives. There's been a Murdle! Who better to help us solve it in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street than G. T. Karber?

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James O’Brien - How They Broke Britain

17th May 2024

Award-winning writer and broadcaster James O’Brien returns to Aye Write with How they Broke Britain, a major political book which explores the dark forces and figures who have broken Britain.

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Bookface Sip & Swap with author Sara Sheridan

18th May 2024

Book lovers in Glasgow are eagerly anticipating a literary extravaganza as best-selling author Sara Sheridan takes centre stage as the guest author at the upcoming Bookface Sip & Swap event!

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Queen MacBeth: Val McDermid with Nicola Sturgeon

21st May 2024

Join acclaimed crime-writing novelist Val McDermid as she is interviewed by Nicola Sturgeon about her new book Queen MacBeth, the fifth instalment of Darkland Tales.

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Tim Booth: In Conversation

21st May 2024

Iconic English songwriter and frontman of James Tim Booth heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Tuesday 21st May, for a sit down conversation about his life and career in music!

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My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes: Doon Mackichan with Kieran Hodgson

22nd May 2024

Beloved actor, comedian and writer Doon Mackichan discusses her smart, fiercely feminist and hilariously titled memoir, My Lady Parts, with Kieran Hodgson.

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Mania: Lionel Shriver

26th May 2024

Lionel Shriver, internationally renowned author of best-selling novels such as We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Post-Birthday World, returns to Aye Write to discuss her new novel Mania.

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Lauren Graham: Have I Told You This Already?

28th May 2024

Spend an evening with actress and New York Times bestselling author Lauren Graham at the Old Fruitmarket to celebrate the paperback launch of her latest book, Have I Told You This Already?

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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:

An Evening With Martin Stewart

An Evening With Martin Stewart

21st May 2024

Waterstones Newton Mearns welcome debut crime writer Martin Stewart to discuss and sign copies of Double Proof on Tuesday 21st May!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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

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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:

Bookface Sip & Swap with Helen Fields

Bookface Sip & Swap with Helen Fields

5th May 2024

Meet bestselling crime thriller author Helen Fields at the Bookface Sip & Swap in The Cold Town House, Grassmarket on 5th May!

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Meet Anne Berest, author of ‘The Postcard’

Meet Anne Berest, author of ‘The Postcard’

21st May 2024

Join us at the Institut Français d'Ecosse on Tuesday 21st May and meet the author of ‘The Postcard’ - Anne Berest!

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The Book of Wild Flowers: In Conversation with Angie Lewin

The Book of Wild Flowers: In Conversation with Angie Lewin

12th May 2024

Join illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks in conversation with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey, to discuss The Book of Wild Flowers plus a last chance to see Andy Warhol: The Textiles!

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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:

Cumbernauld Comic Con

Cumbernauld Comic Con

25th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for two days of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th September 2024

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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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 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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

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How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

11th May 2024

Held on the eve of International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this event will see Amanda from The Butterfly Room read from her book and share details from her own health journey.

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