Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
The BGCP Comic and Toy Market comes to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns for the first time on Saturday 21st May!
Best-selling crime writer Christopher Brookmyre returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns to discuss his latest book, The Cliff House.
The Summer Bookshop Crawl is back in 10 cities across the UK (including Edinburgh) from June 17th-19th 2022, kicking off Independent Bookshop Week.
Join us in the Fellows Library for the inaugural Surgeons' Hall Reading Group where we will discuss 'The Butchering Art' by Lindsey Fitzharris!
The Portobello Bookshop is absolutely delighted that Rebecca Solnit will be coming to Edinburgh for a special evening event at the Assembly Rooms on 24th June.
David Sedaris will take An Evening With David Sedaris across the UK and Ireland in summer 2022. Catch him live at the Usher Hall on Sunday 10th July!
Enjoy a casual lunch and make valuable connections with like-minded business and sales people at the book launch of The Selling Checklist – A Pocket Companion for Sales Success by Andrew Goldberg!
The authors of this extraordinary book with be joined by Marianne's daughter to discuss her life and paintings!
Bestselling business author and podcast host Emma Gannon discusses her manifesto for staying human on the internet with Aye Write!
A welcome back to Aye Write in person after last year’s successful digital event!
Graeme Thomson andJohn Dingwall discuss the illuminating new biography of one of Britain's most influential bands, written with the full cooperation of Simple Minds.
Join Helen FitzGerald and Hannah Graham for a fascinating look at the crime world in fact and fiction.
One of Aye Write's new poets from last year returns with an excellent new anthology of black British voices!
History is the brilliant debut novel from acclaimed comedian, writer and presenter Miles Jupp!
Whether you're young or old, gather around and discover the riotous world of sea shanties with local boy and international bestselling singer Nathan Evans at Aye Write!
A Woman's Game by Suzanne Wrack explores the history of women's football from the Victorian era – with players in high-heeled boots – to the present day!
Real historical figures are given back their voices in these striking new novels from Annabel Abbs and Natasha Solomons.
Olivier Award-winning actress, Celia Imrie and the researcher, fellow actress, and director Fidelis Morgan discuss their new book, Orphans of the Storm!
Join Donald Meek and Eoghan Stewart for an evening of Gaelic poetry as part of Aye Write 2022!
Join Hilary Jones, the well-known and trusted GP who has appeared on many TV shows, as he discusses his first novel, Frontline at Aye Write 2022!
Popular journalist and broadcaster Helen Lewis brings a history of feminism in 11 fights to Aye Write 2022!
The author of the recent STV drama Our House and a TV producer turned novelist discuss their latest thrillers!
A new look at the pandemic from one of the leading scientific voices in Scotland, Mark Woolhouse.
Two writers approach the subject of racism in sport and look forward with positivity.
Oliver Milman's The Insect Crisis is a topical and urgently needed book about another impending environmental disaster.
Join Val McDermid in conversation with Ruth Wishart at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as she discusses her new book, 1979 as part of Aye Write 2022!
A must for book lovers and festivals fans - come along and join the conversation!
Two Head Teachers from very different schools tell tales from the classroom and staffroom!
Drawing on a plethora of new historical material Damien Lewis upends the conventional story of Josephine Baker.
David Hendy presents a new history of a global institution that defines Britain and created modern broadcasting.
In Two Minds is an honest, revealing and at times humorous memoir from the highly regarded Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Sohom Das.
Emma Smith and Val McDermid will be exploring the unexpected and unseen consequences of our love affair with books!
Some chat and a few songs to celebrate the 1993 album I’ve Seen Everything by the Trashcan Sinatras.
Three new novels from Iain Hood, Maggie Ritchie and Philip Miller take their inspiration from Glasgow and its artists.
Join Zoe and Claire from The Witches of Scotland podcast for a special live recording with Jenni Fagan, author of Hex!
The candid, unsparing and darkly funny memoir from the Radio 4 broadcaster and journalist, Justin Webb.
Two outstanding nature writers will discuss their books dealing with restoration, rewilding renewal and repair.
Lianne Dillsworth, Sean Lusk & Melissa Fu present their spectacular new historical novels – each taking place in a different century!
A topical session on the current cost of living crisis – and what can be done about it.
Glasgow-based writer and teacher Matthew Keeley introduces this panel of debut writers as part of Aye Write 2022!
These two authors should help you to tell the truth from the many, many lies we’ve been told.
Professor Dame Sue Black shares the books that have inspired, entertained and moved her over the years.
These thrillers all share a psychological theme, and institutional settings that will stay with you for a long time.
Sam Fowles presents an insider's view into how our government has undermined our democratic principles from a barrister who took the Prime Minister to court.
If you like a thriller that will keep you up at night, turning 'just one more page' – these are the books for you!
A landmark book that signals the beginning of a new, healthier conversation about trans life.
AWendy Erskine, Jem Calder and Gerda Stevenson... authors who excel in the fine art of short-story writing talk about their new collections.
Occupying the fertile zone where history, biography and travel writing meet, Exiles is a masterpiece of imaginative empathy.
The adventurer and TV presenter Alice Morrison takes us on three remarkable and inspirational journeys across Morocco.
The Social Distance Between Us is the much-anticipated follow-up to Poverty Safari from the Glasgow-based rapper, journalist and commentator Darren McGarvey!
Generously supported by The Tannahill Fund this promises to be an unmissable session on Scotland role in the Slave Trade.
These books might help us adapt to a new way of working and a better way of living.
Gerry Badger's Another Country is a compelling social and cultural history of Britain showing how photographers have depicted the country over the last seventy years.
Bestselling author Ian Rankin and Scottish crime-writing legend William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of DI Laidlaw, Glasgow's original gritty detective!
Best-selling authors Joanne Harris and Janice Hallett discuss their latest thrillers, which have school settings in common.
Two absolutely brilliant contemporary novels by two rising stars in the business!
Eardley's experiences on the wild Scottish coast, illustrated with some of her most remarkable drawings and paintings.
Cosy crime is back, but I bet you weren't expecting these detectives...
An ops manual for entrepreneurs that reveals how the techniques of the CIA can help you to thrive in the world of business.
Three windswept islands provide the setting for these gripping thrillers from Simon McCleave, Clare Whitfield and Charles E. McGarry!
Orwell Prize-winning Toby Harnden author tells the gripping and incredible story of the six-day battle that began the War in Afghanistan.
Tom de Freston and Nick Blackburn present two spellbinding memoirs which detail paths out of grief via art.
The Sunday Times bestselling author Holly Black will be discussing her new book and taking questions from the audience at this special event hosted by Waterstones at the Glee Club Glasgow!
Join Waterstones for a talk by the author of the ground-breaking 'Bought and Sold', the story of how and why thousands of Scots made money from buying and selling humans... a story we need to own.
Join legendary musician and broadcaster Jarvis Cocker live in conversation at Tramway to celebrate the publication of his highly anticipated new book Good Pop, Bad Pop!
BGCP Comic Con returns to Ayr on 4th June with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
Cosmopolitan and Red magazine's former editor-in-chief Sam Baker will be the guest author at the highly popular Bookface Book Swap Brunch in Glasgow on Saturday 4th June.
Join Waterstones Argyle Street on Wednesday 8th June as they celebrate the launch of Six Wounds, the second novel in the Daniella Coulstoun crime series!
Join the team at Waterstones Argyle Street on Thursday 9th June as they celebrate the launch of Claire Alexander's Meredith, Alone!
Gary MacLean, the first National Chef of Scotland, joins Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on 9th June to launch his Scottish Kitchen cookbook!
Join Darren McGarvey in conversation with Frankie Boyle, as they discuss Darren's upcoming book – The Social Distance Between Us: How Remote Politics Wrecked Britain.
Oliver Langmead joins Waterstones Sauchiehall Street to launch Glitterati, a fantastically dark story of the darkness behind the glamour of fashion and wealth in a stunning dystopia!
Join Waterstones Argyle Street on Thursday 16th June as they celebrate the launch of Kenny Boyle's The Tick and the Tock of the Crocodile Clock!
BGCP Comic Con are returning to Glasgow City Centre on the 18th and 19th June with another Comic Con at St. Enoch Centre!
Join the team at Waterstones Argyle Street on Thursday 30th June as they celebrate the launch of Liam Bell's Man At Sea!
BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on 2nd & 3rd July with a family-friendly event suitable for heroes of all ages!
Don't miss this hilarious and intimate show with author and comedian Tez Ilyas at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 10th July!
Join prize-winning Scottish poet and author Michael Pedersen at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as he discusses his intimate and dazzlingly original memoir of love, grief and male friendship.
Join one of the world's most successful fantasy fiction authors, Cassandra Clare, as she visits Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket to share an exclusive edition of The Last Hours: Chain of Gold.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers, catch his live tour at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on 17th July!
BGCP Comic Con has made the decision to cross over to Dunoon on Saturday 30th July to present Dunoon's first ever Comic Con in the newly refurbished Queen's Hall!
Mindfulness pioneer Gelong Thubten will bring 'A Monk's Guide To Happiness' to Oran Mor Glasgow on 4th October 2022.
The Wedding Present's David Gedge celebrates the release of the second volume of his autobiography, Something and Nothing with a show at Glee Club Glasgow on 13th November.
The Path to Bluebell Wood at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum tells the personal journey of Ivy Wallace, author of the 'Pookie' and 'The Animal Shelf' series of children's books.
Enjoy a casual lunch and make valuable connections with like-minded business and sales people at the book launch of The Selling Checklist – A Pocket Companion for Sales Success by Andrew Goldberg!
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 20th & 21st of August!
Enjoy a casual lunch and make valuable connections with like-minded business and sales people at the book launch of The Selling Checklist – A Pocket Companion for Sales Success by Andrew Goldberg!
Dunblane writer Angela T Edgar will be at Dunblane Library on Thursday 2nd June at 7pm talking about her debut novel 'What’s Left Behind'.
Stirling BGCP Comic Con returns to the The Albert Halls on Saturday 16th July 2022, bringing you all the best and current offerings from the geek world!