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Books Events in Lanarkshire in August 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th September 2025

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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Cumbernauld Comic Con

23rd August 2025 - 24th August 2025

BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for two days of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August!

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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:

Waterstones Presents Skandar Q&A Event with A.F. Steadman

Waterstones Presents Skandar Q&A Event with A.F. Steadman

30th August 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns presents a Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of the fifth and final book in the blockbuster Skandar series!

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Early Opening To Celebrate R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis

Early Opening To Celebrate R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis

26th August 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns will be opening early on Tuesday 26th August to celebrate the launch of bestselling author R.F. Kuang's Katabasis!

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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:

In Conversation with Robert Powell and Alasdair Richmond

In Conversation with Robert Powell and Alasdair Richmond

21st August 2025

Join Edinburgh Printmaker on 21st August for an artist's talk to celebrate Robert Powell’s solo exhibition Hall of Hours, in conversation with Dr Alasdair Richmond from the University of Edinburgh.

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Javier Cercas: Violence, Lies, and Just Causes

Javier Cercas: Violence, Lies, and Just Causes

19th August 2025

At this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival, Translator Daniel Hahn joins Javier Cercas, one of Spain's most lauded writers, to discuss the latest in his ambitious Terra Alta series.

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Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh International Book Festival

9th August 2025 - 24th August 2025

The 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August with the Theme 'Repair'.

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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:

The Notwitches: Meet the Author & Illustrator

The Notwitches: Meet the Author & Illustrator

23rd August 2025

On 23rd August, Waterstones St Andrews will welcome Gary Panton and Dotty Sutton to take over our childrens' department! Join us for this free event filled with fun, drawing, chats and crafts!

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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:

Meet the Author: Justin Davies celebrates the launch of Firebloom

Meet the Author: Justin Davies celebrates the launch of Firebloom

16th August 2025

One of Waterstones' favourite authors, Justin Davies, will be joining the Glasgow Fort team in store on Saturday 16th August to celebrate the early launch of his new book, Firebloom!

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Bookface Sip & Swap With Sophie Gravia

Bookface Sip & Swap With Sophie Gravia

17th August 2025

Join Bookface for sipping and swapping and celebrating Sophie Gravia's hilarious new novel in an afternoon of fun on Sunday 17th August!

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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 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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Film & Comic Con Glasgow

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

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