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Books events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

Girls Allowed Book Event

28th November 2025

Join writer Nick Brown and a panel of guests at New Douglas Park, home of Hamilton Academical Women FC, as they discuss and celebrate women's football.

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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:

Nearly New Sale and Book Sale

Nearly New Sale and Book Sale

15th November 2025

The 28th Glasgow (Giffnock) Scout Group's annual Nearly New Sale & Book Sale is being held at the Scout Hall on Saturday 15th November!

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An Evening With Neil Lancaster

An Evening With Neil Lancaster

18th November 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 18th November to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, When Shadows Fall.

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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:

Palace Page Turners

Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2025 - 5th December 2025

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Rose Murray Brown Book Signing at Cockburns of Leith

Rose Murray Brown Book Signing at Cockburns of Leith

15th November 2025

Join Cockburns of Leith on Saturday 15th November to celebrate the launch of ‘A Taste for Wine’, the latest book from Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine!

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Books Events in Fife

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

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

With a series of events over November, come in out of the cold, dark night, enjoy a drink from Edinburgh Gin of soft drink, and hear from celebrated and award-winning Scottish authors!

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Books Events in Glasgow

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

Aye Write: Following Sam: Jon and Sam’s Journey Conquering the 42: Jon Attenborough

Aye Write: Following Sam: Jon and Sam’s Journey Conquering the 42: Jon Attenborough

16th November 2025

Jon Attenborough discusses Following Sam, his memoir chronicling his experience of visiting all 42 Scottish Professional Football League stadiums with his guide dog, Sam.

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Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation

Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation

20th November 2025

Join Shona Kinsella and Sam K. Horton in conversation as they launch their new books, both powerful stories of history and the supernatural, at Waterstones Argyle Street!

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Aye Write: Unfinished Business and Thrive: Henry McLeish & James Mitchell and Lesley Riddoch with Kirsteen Paterson

Aye Write: Unfinished Business and Thrive: Henry McLeish & James Mitchell and Lesley Riddoch with Kirsteen Paterson

16th November 2025

In this special sit-down examining the potential future of Scotland and Scottish politics, Kirsteen Paterson is a journalist with 20 years experience of covering politics and policy in Scotland.

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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:

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

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Waterstones Braehead Christmas Shopping Night

Waterstones Braehead Christmas Shopping Night

28th November 2025

Join Waterstones Braehead on Friday 28th November and meet a whole host of lovely authors who will be instore to sign their books and make your Christmas gifts even more special!

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Meet Julie Nimmo and Greg Hemphill

Meet Julie Nimmo and Greg Hemphill

5th December 2025

Waterstones Braehead are delighted to welcome Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson Nimmo in to the store to sign their new book - Jules and Greg's Wild Swim!

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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:

An Evening with Author Fiona Gibson

An Evening with Author Fiona Gibson

20th November 2025

Join us at St Ninians Library on Thursday 20th November as we welcome bestselling rom-com author Fiona Gibson!

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An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

24th November 2025

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Scotland’s most inspiring voices in conservation, renowned wildlife writer, naturalist, and photographer Polly Pullar!

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Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

17th November 2025

Join us at Bridge of Allan Library on 17th November for Taylor Dyson, National Libraries of Scotland’s Scots Scriever for Dundee and Angus, and Scots poet Hamish MacDonald!

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Events in Other Areas

Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Popular Events

Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On
Lanark's Christmas festivities kick off with the enormously popular Lanark Christmas Market on Saturday 15th November, culminating with the switch on of the town's festive lights by Santa!
East Kilbride Village Christmas Lights Switch On
On Sunday 16th November, East Kilbride Village will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of festive entertainment featuring Clyde 1's Ali Wright and The MacDonald Brothers!
Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers!
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop Christmas Night Market
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop's Christmas Night Market on Friday 28th November is the perfect place to start your Christmas Shopping!
Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters
Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard, they're a must-see for Carpenters fans and music lovers alike!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton