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Books events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

An Evening With Professor David Wilson

16th January 2026

Popular criminologist and media presenter Professor David Wilson returns to his childhood hometown of Carluke to discuss his latest book, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders!

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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 Allan Gaw

An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

27th February 2026

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at Assembly Roxy Edinburgh to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

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Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl

20th March 2026

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the EICC on Friday 20th March!

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Novel Ideas

Novel Ideas

10th January 2026

Join host Janis Mackay along with students from her 2025 Novel Writing Course as they read from their works in progress at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 10th January!

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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:

Utopia

Utopia

8th November 2025 - 1st March 2026

Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.

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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:

Jess Robinson in conversation: Life Is Rosi

Jess Robinson in conversation: Life Is Rosi

5th February 2026

Join Jess Robinson at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her latest book, a fresh and fun family history following the lives of her and her German Jewish Grandmother, Rosi.

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Gray Day

Gray Day

25th February 2026

Gray Day, the annual celebration of the late Alasdair Gray, returns with an evening of celebration at Oran Mor Glasgow featuring readings, comedy performances, film screenings and more!

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An Audience With Irvine Welsh

An Audience With Irvine Welsh

24th April 2026

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

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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 7th January 2026 - 19th December 2026

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

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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:

Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

28th March 2026

Being held at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 28th March, The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
The Thin Man
The Bookends Theatre Group bring another 1940's Radio Hour to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Sunday 8th February featuring their production of The Thin Man!
We Will Rock You
ACAOS proudly presents their amateur production of Queen and Ben Elton's worldwide hit musical We Will Rock You! Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall between the 10th and 14th March!
The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis
After a smash SOLD OUT gig in 2024 The Complete Stone Roses and Definitely Oasis are heading back to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 23rd May!
Music Legends & Me
Renowned showman Ricardo is hitting the road with his UK tour of Music Legends & Me, don't miss him live at Strathaven Town Mill on Saturday 7th March!

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