Books events in Lanarkshire
View all the upcoming Books events taking place throughout Lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
Cumbernauld Comic Con
The Big Glasgow Comic Page is coming to Cumbernauld! There will exhibitors and traders selling comics, graphic novels, crafts, art, Funko Pop figures and much more!
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Paul Larkin - TIMS Book Event
Join writer Paul Larkin at the Knight of St Columba Social Club, Moodiesburn on Saturday 9th April as he discusses his new book TIMS which looks at the history of Celtic FC.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Bookface Book Swap with Doug Allan in Edinburgh
Bring four books to swap and enjoy a special Q&A with guest author Doug Allan about his book Freeze Frame: A Wildlife Cameraman’s Adventures on Ice.
Colour & Cloth: The Colour of Fashion Book Talk & Launch
Join us at Dovecot as Caroline Young delves into the significance of colour in dress and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time!
Tits, Gits and Little Sh*ts: An Evening with Gill Sims
Enjoy an evening with Gill Sims, author of the Best Selling ‘Why Mummy’ series of books and the woman behind the hugely popular ‘Peter and Jane’ Facebook page at The Queen's Hall on 2nd April.
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 Fife
Events in Glasgow
The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill with Craig Robertson
Join author Craig Robertson at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as he launches his new novel, The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill!
An Evening With Louise Welsh - The Second Cut
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street are pleased to be welcoming back Glasgow's own award winning author Louise Welsh as she discusses her latest book, The Second Cut!
Gray Day
Gray Day, the annual celebration of the late Alasdair Gray, returns for a second year with a day-long celebration and a live event at Oran Mor Glasgow featuring readings, film and music!
ACME Scotland Comic Con
If you're a fan of movies, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime or cosplay you cannot miss the ACME Scotland Comic Con at the SEC Glasgow on the 5th & 6th March!
BGCP Comic Con: Largs
Returning for a fourth year, BGCP Comic Con presents Largs Comic Con 2022 on Saturday 12th March!
BGCP Comic Con: Shawlands
BGCP Comic Con is coming to Shawlands in May 2022, with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
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 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.
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Library Listening Lounge
Together with your grown-up, find a space in the Paisley Book Festival 'garden', coorie in – and discover together that even watering cans have tales to tell!
Paisley Book Festival Opening Night: Stories Mak Us
Enjoy a warm welcome back to Paisley Book Festival as we introduce our brand-new theme for this year – Stories Mak Us – and celebrate the fundamental role that narratives play in shaping our lives
Colouring and Craic: A Reminiscence Workshop with Project Search
Join Project Search for 'Colouring and Craic' a special reminiscence workshop being hosted at Paisley Central Library as part of Paisley Book Festival 2022!
Louise Welsh: The Second Cut
Paisley Book Festival welcome Louise Welsh to introduce this hot-off-the-press new adventure in conversation with fellow crime writer and Paisley Buddy Karen Campbell!
Book Launch! Daddy’s Bad Bed Day with Ross MacKay
Join Paisley Book Festival for this very special book launch where Ross MacKay will read from his new picture book and lead a playful workshop for children all about cheering each other up!
Ghost Stories with James Robertson
Author James Robertson chats to Professor of Scottish Studies and BBC Radio Scotland presenter Gary West about the inspiration for his new book as part of Paisley Book Festival!
Resurrecting Scotland’s Witches with Jenni Fagan and C. J. Cooke
Authors Jenni Fagan and C. J. Cooke are joined in conversation by Zoe Venditozzi, co-host of the Witches of Scotland podcast, for 'Resurrecting Scotland's Witches' as part of Paisley Book Festival!
Shaping Scotland’s Stories: From Inspiration to Publication
Join Publishing Scotland and authors Anne Pia and Mick Kitson as they invite readers to learn more about the inner workings of the book industry as part of Paisley Book Festival!
Translating Experience with Juana Adcock and Vahni Anthony Capildeo
Join Juana Adcock and Vahni Anthony Capildeo as they discuss the responsibility that comes with translating poetry from one language to another as part of Paisley Book Festival.
Writing Dance: A Creative Workshop with Leela Soma
Dance is a wonderful form of storytelling and in this creative workshop, as part of Paisley Book Festival, the art of Indian Classical Dance will be used as inspiration to get the pen flowing.
Graeme Macrae Burnet: Case Study
Paisley Book Festival welcome Kilmarnock-born author Graeme Macrae Burnet on 20th February to discuss his latest novel, Case Study, a psychological thriller set in 1960s London!
Island Words with Roseanne Watt and Pàdraig MacAoidh
How do island words and worlds challenge national and international literatures? And how does language look different from an island perspective? Find out at Island Words part of Paisley Book Festival
The Stories we Leave Behind with C.S. Robertson & Mary Paulson-Ellis
What happens to our stories after we're gone and who gets to tell them? This is the question asked by two of Scotland's most exciting writing talents in their latest novels!
Scotland and the Legacy of Slavery
Join historian David Alston, multi-disciplinary visual artist Ashanti Harris and Lecturer in the History of Atlantic Slavery, Peggy Brunache as they discuss Scotland and the legacy of slavery.
A Guide to Getting Started with Jim Alexander and Seamus Connolly
Join Paisley Book Festival for a conversation about kick starting your career as a writer with two local authors who've done just that, Jim Alexander and Seamus Connolly!
Finding Connection in a Disconnected World with Will Buckingham
Join Will Buckingham and Roxani Krystalli at Paisley Central Library as they discuss interacting with strangers and the age-old traditions of hospitality and friendship.
Hidden Stories of Renfrewshire Women with Glasgow Women’s Library
Discover real life tales of tragedy and hardship but also of resilience and creativity on the Hidden Stories of Renfrewshire Women workshop from Glasgow Women's Library as part of Paisley Book Fest.
Hidden Voices: Living the Past, Informing the Future
Join local writers Mairi Murphy, Morag Smith, Kathryn Metcalfe and Lesley Traynor as they share their love of poetry, taking inspiration from women in their own lives!
Late Night Stories: Bridging Cultures through Storytelling
Join Gauri Raje, Jess Smith and Clare McNicol, an extraordinary line-up of storytellers, as they discuss Bridging Cultures through Storytelling with Guest Curator Mara Menzies.
Reimagining Scotland’s History with Denise Mina
Join one of Scotland's best loved crime writers as she delves into one of the darkest moments in Scotland's history for this special event as part of Paisley Book Festival 2022!
Book Launch! Cora - Gaisgeach nan Gràineag!
Don't miss the launch of Cora - Gaisgeach nan Gràineag accompanied by a puppet show for 4 to 7 year olds at Paisley Central Library as part of Paisley Book Fest!
Brickwork: How Places Mak Us with Kirstin Innes & David Bratchpiece
Join writers Kirstin Innes and David Bratchpiece as they discuss their book Brickwork, the story of cultural institution The Arches, told through the people who made it!
From Page to Stage with Hannah Lavery and Dean Atta
Hannah Lavery and Dean Atta are joined by Guest Curator Mara Menzies as they explore how their words and ideas manifest differently from literary form to the performance space.
Phantom the Ginger Mog
Come along to Paisley Central Library and find out all about a very special Ginger Mog called Phantom!
Song from the Last Page: Festival Finale
Join the Paisley Book Fest team as they round off this year's festival with a heart-warming musical celebration of Scottish writers and the world of stories!
What Maks a Makar with Kathleen Jamie
Paisley Book Festival are delighted to welcome Kathleen Jamie to discuss her career to date, read some of her latest work and share what the first six months as Makar have been like!
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
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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