Books events in Fife
View all the upcoming Books events taking place throughout Fife below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Fife
Events in East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
BGCP Comic & Toy Market: Newton Mearns
The BGCP Comic and Toy Market comes to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns for the first time on Saturday 21st May!
An Evening With Chris Brookmyre
Best-selling crime writer Christopher Brookmyre returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns to discuss his latest book, The Cliff House.
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Summer Bookshop Crawl
The Summer Bookshop Crawl is back in 10 cities across the UK (including Edinburgh) from June 17th-19th 2022, kicking off Independent Bookshop Week.
Surgeons’ Hall Book Club
Join us in the Fellows Library for the inaugural Surgeons' Hall Reading Group where we will discuss 'The Butchering Art' by Lindsey Fitzharris!
An Evening with Rebecca Solnit
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.
An Evening with David Sedaris
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!
Events in Glasgow
The Selling Checklist: Book Launch and Sales Lunch-and-Learn
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!
Dr Jo Meacock, Geraldine Shenkin and Peter Tuka - Painting For My Life
The authors of this extraordinary book with be joined by Marianne's daughter to discuss her life and paintings!
Emma Gannon: (Dis) Connected
Bestselling business author and podcast host Emma Gannon discusses her manifesto for staying human on the internet with Aye Write!
Gerry Hassan, Joyce McMillan & Professor Tanja Bueltmann
A welcome back to Aye Write in person after last year’s successful digital event!
Graeme Thomson with John Dingwall - Themes for Great Cities: A New History of Simple Minds
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.
Helen FitzGerald and Hannah Graham: The True Crimes Behind Crime Fiction
Join Helen FitzGerald and Hannah Graham for a fascinating look at the crime world in fact and fiction.
Kayo Chingonyi, Dean Atta and Janette Ayachi, More Fiya
One of Aye Write's new poets from last year returns with an excellent new anthology of black British voices!
Miles Jupp: History
History is the brilliant debut novel from acclaimed comedian, writer and presenter Miles Jupp!
Nathan Evans: The Book of Sea Shanties
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!
Suzanne Wrack: A Woman’s Game
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!
Annabel Abbs and Natasha Solomons - Women Finding a Voice in Historical Fiction
Real historical figures are given back their voices in these striking new novels from Annabel Abbs and Natasha Solomons.
Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan: Orphans of the Storm
Olivier Award-winning actress, Celia Imrie and the researcher, fellow actress, and director Fidelis Morgan discuss their new book, Orphans of the Storm!
Donald Meek and Eoghan Stewart: An evening of Gaelic poetry
Join Donald Meek and Eoghan Stewart for an evening of Gaelic poetry as part of Aye Write 2022!
Dr Hilary Jones - Frontline
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!
Helen Lewis: Difficult Women
Popular journalist and broadcaster Helen Lewis brings a history of feminism in 11 fights to Aye Write 2022!
Louise Candlish and Kate Ruby: From the Thriller Page to the TV Screen
The author of the recent STV drama Our House and a TV producer turned novelist discuss their latest thrillers!
Mark Woolhouse - The Year the World Went Mad: A Scientific Memoir
A new look at the pandemic from one of the leading scientific voices in Scotland, Mark Woolhouse.
Mihir Bose and Calum Jacobs: Is a Non-Racial Sports World possible?
Two writers approach the subject of racism in sport and look forward with positivity.
Oliver Milman: The Insect Crisis
Oliver Milman's The Insect Crisis is a topical and urgently needed book about another impending environmental disaster.
Val McDermid with Ruth Wishart: 1979
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!
Adrian Turpin, Ann Landmann, Keira Brown & Ruth Wishart - What Have We Ever Learned from Book Festivals?
A must for book lovers and festivals fans - come along and join the conversation!
Cameron Wyllie and Alison Colwell - Head Teacher Tales
Two Head Teachers from very different schools tell tales from the classroom and staffroom!
Damien Lewis - The Flame of Resistance: American Hero. French Hero. British Spy
Drawing on a plethora of new historical material Damien Lewis upends the conventional story of Josephine Baker.
David Hendy - The BBC: A People’s History
David Hendy presents a new history of a global institution that defines Britain and created modern broadcasting.
Dr Sohom Das - In Two Minds: Stories of murder, justice and recovery from a forensic psychiatrist
In Two Minds is an honest, revealing and at times humorous memoir from the highly regarded Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Sohom Das.
Emma Smith – in conversation with Val McDermid Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers Home What's on Emma Smith – in conversation with Val McDermid Portable Magic: A History of Books
Emma Smith and Val McDermid will be exploring the unexpected and unseen consequences of our love affair with books!
Gideon Coe, Stephanie Gibson and Craig McAllister - The Perfect Reminder: The Story of Trashcan Sinatras’ I’ve Seen Everything
Some chat and a few songs to celebrate the 1993 album I’ve Seen Everything by the Trashcan Sinatras.
Iain Hood, Maggie Ritchie and Philip Miller - Glasgow Art in Fiction
Three new novels from Iain Hood, Maggie Ritchie and Philip Miller take their inspiration from Glasgow and its artists.
Jenni Fagan with Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi Witches of Scotland Podcast
Join Zoe and Claire from The Witches of Scotland podcast for a special live recording with Jenni Fagan, author of Hex!
Justin Webb - The Gift of a Radio: My Childhood and other Train Wrecks Chaired by Ruth Wishart
The candid, unsparing and darkly funny memoir from the Radio 4 broadcaster and journalist, Justin Webb.
Karen Lloyd and Andrew Painting - Restoration and Rewilding Against the Odds
Two outstanding nature writers will discuss their books dealing with restoration, rewilding renewal and repair.
Lianne Dillsworth, Sean Lusk & Melissa Fu - Fiction Across the Centuries
Lianne Dillsworth, Sean Lusk & Melissa Fu present their spectacular new historical novels – each taking place in a different century!
Lorna Cooper and Vicky Spratt - The Basics of Food and Shelter
A topical session on the current cost of living crisis – and what can be done about it.
Matthew Keeley Introduces... Liam Konemann, Julie Owen Moylan and James Cahill
Glasgow-based writer and teacher Matthew Keeley introduces this panel of debut writers as part of Aye Write 2022!
Otto English and Kathleen Wyatt - Pants on Fire
These two authors should help you to tell the truth from the many, many lies we’ve been told.
Professor Dame Sue Black - The Books that Made Me
Professor Dame Sue Black shares the books that have inspired, entertained and moved her over the years.
Rachael Blok, J B Mylet and Jacqueline Roy - Haunting Psychological Thrillers
These thrillers all share a psychological theme, and institutional settings that will stay with you for a long time.
Sam Fowles - Overruled: Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 Cases
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.
Sarah Pinborough, Harriet Tyce and Dominic Nolan - Nailing Biting Thrillers
If you like a thriller that will keep you up at night, turning 'just one more page' – these are the books for you!
Shon Faye - The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice
A landmark book that signals the beginning of a new, healthier conversation about trans life.
Wendy Erskine, Jem Calder and Gerda Stevenson - Short, But Perfectly Formed Stories
AWendy Erskine, Jem Calder and Gerda Stevenson... authors who excel in the fine art of short-story writing talk about their new collections.
William Atkins - Exiles: Three Island Journeys
Occupying the fertile zone where history, biography and travel writing meet, Exiles is a masterpiece of imaginative empathy.
Alice Morrison - Walking With Nomads
The adventurer and TV presenter Alice Morrison takes us on three remarkable and inspirational journeys across Morocco.
Darren McGarvey - The Social Distance Between Us
The Social Distance Between Us is the much-anticipated follow-up to Poverty Safari from the Glasgow-based rapper, journalist and commentator Darren McGarvey!
David Alston, Kate Phillips and Cass Ezeji -The Tannahill Event: White Supremacy, Black Lives and Scotland’s Role in the Slave Trade
Generously supported by The Tannahill Fund this promises to be an unmissable session on Scotland role in the Slave Trade.
Gabrilella Braun and Oliver Burkeman - A True Work/Life Balance
These books might help us adapt to a new way of working and a better way of living.
Gerry Badger - Another Country: British Documentary Photography Since 1945
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.
Ian Rankin - The Dark Remains
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!
Joanne Harris and Janice Hallett
Best-selling authors Joanne Harris and Janice Hallett discuss their latest thrillers, which have school settings in common.
Louise O’Neill and Daisy Buchanan - Unflinching Contemporary Fiction
Two absolutely brilliant contemporary novels by two rising stars in the business!
Patrick Elliot - Joan Eardley, Land & Sea: A Life in Catterline
Eardley's experiences on the wild Scottish coast, illustrated with some of her most remarkable drawings and paintings.
Rosemary Shrager and S J Bennett - Unlikely Sleuths
Cosy crime is back, but I bet you weren't expecting these detectives...
Rupal Patel - From CIA to CEO
An ops manual for entrepreneurs that reveals how the techniques of the CIA can help you to thrive in the world of business.
Simon McCleave, Clare Whitfield and Charles E. McGarry - Wild Island Thrillers
Three windswept islands provide the setting for these gripping thrillers from Simon McCleave, Clare Whitfield and Charles E. McGarry!
Toby Harnden - First Casualty: The Untold Story of the Battle That Began the War in Afghanistan
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 - The Art of Grief and Trauma
Tom de Freston and Nick Blackburn present two spellbinding memoirs which detail paths out of grief via art.
An Evening With Holly Black
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!
An Evening With Kate Philips
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.
Jarvis Cocker in Conversation: Good Pop, Bad Pop
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!
Ayr Comic Con
BGCP Comic Con returns to Ayr on 4th June with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
Bookface Book Swap Brunch
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.
Book Launch - Six Wounds
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!
Book Launch: Meredith, Alone
Join the team at Waterstones Argyle Street on Thursday 9th June as they celebrate the launch of Claire Alexander's Meredith, Alone!
Scotland’s National Chef launches Gary MacLean’s Scottish Kitchen
Gary MacLean, the first National Chef of Scotland, joins Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on 9th June to launch his Scottish Kitchen cookbook!
Darren McGarvey In Conversation With Frankie Boyle
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 launches Glitterati
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!
Book Launch - The Tick and the Tock of the Crocodile Clock
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: St. Enoch Centre
BGCP Comic Con are returning to Glasgow City Centre on the 18th and 19th June with another Comic Con at St. Enoch Centre!
Book Launch - Man at Sea by Liam Bell!
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: Loch Lomond
BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on 2nd & 3rd July with a family-friendly event suitable for heroes of all ages!
An Audience with Tez Ilyas
Don't miss this hilarious and intimate show with author and comedian Tez Ilyas at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 10th July!
An Evening With Michael Pedersen And Ricky Ross
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.
Cassandra Clare
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.
An Evening with David Sedaris
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: Dunoon
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!
Gelong Thubten: A Monk’s Guide To Happiness Live
Mindfulness pioneer Gelong Thubten will bring 'A Monk's Guide To Happiness' to Oran Mor Glasgow on 4th October 2022.
David Lewis Gedge: Tales From The Wedding Present
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.
Events in Lanarkshire
The Path to Bluebell Wood
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.
The Selling Checklist: Book Launch and Sales Lunch-and-Learn
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!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 20th & 21st of August!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
The Selling Checklist: Book Launch and Sales Lunch-and-Learn
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!
Author Book Talk at Dunblane Library
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'.
BGCP Comic Con: Stirling
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!
Events in Other Areas
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