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Books Events in Edinburgh in September 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Abbey Strand Book Club

Selected dates between 8th March 2024 - 6th December 2024

Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!

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Free Book Club at Fort Kinnaird

Selected dates between 1st May 2024 - 28th November 2024

Fort Kinnaird is hosting a free monthly book club in partnership with Musselburgh Library to bring the community together over the joy of reading.

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Evening Lectures: ‘The World’s End Murders: The Inside Story’ with Tom Wood

2nd September 2024

Join author and ex-Police Officer Tom Wood whose book tells the story of the horrific killing of two Edinburgh teenagers in 1977 and of the extraordinary police investigation over almost four decades!

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Candice Brathwaite: Manifesto - CANCELLED

3rd September 2024

Join us at the Assembly Rooms for an inspiring evening with critically-acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author, advocate, journalist and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite!

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An Evening with Deborah Harkness

5th September 2024
Edinburgh East

Enjoy a spectacular evening with bestselling author Deborah Harkness and her latest book The Black Bird Oracle on Thursday 5th September at the Tom Fleming Centre for Performing Arts!

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Nocturne Book Launch - Chopin in love and death

5th September 2024

George Watson's College is thrilled to host the book launch event for Nocturne, the latest novel by Christopher Rush on Thursday 5th September!

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Textile Orientalisms: Paisley Shawls in Literature

6th September 2024

Join the National Trust for Scotland on Friday 6th September at the Georgian House to welcome the author, Suchitra Choudhury, for a presentation of her work and wider discussion!

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Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home

8th September 2024

Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home!

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Make Friends at Afternoon Tea

14th September 2024

One Square is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Rare Birds Books to launch the ultimate Book Lovers Afternoon Tea taking place on Saturday 14th September!

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Meet Ben Aaronovitch at Waterstones Edinburgh West End

14th September 2024

Bestselling fantasy author Ben Aaronovitch comes to to Waterstones Edinburgh West End, to sign copies of The Masquerades of Spring, the new novella in the his brilliant Rivers of London series.

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Jacqueline Wilson - Think Again

16th September 2024

The Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with the one and only Jacqueline Wilson on Monday 16th September at the Assembly Rooms!

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Author Talk- Lawrence Battersby

17th September 2024

Join us at McDonald Road Library on 17th September for an author event with historical fiction writer Lawrence Battersby as he talks about the history behind his novel Dead Reckoning!

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In Conversation: Rodge Glass & Esa Aldegheri

18th September 2024

Join us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Wednesday 18th September when we will be joined by Rodge Glass to celebrate the release of his memoir Joshua in the Sky.

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Good Time Cooking - A Dinner Party with Rosie MacKean

19th September 2024

Celebrating the launch of Rosie's cookbook Good Time Cooking, Rosie MacKean and Twelve Triangles would love for you to come for dinner om Thursday 19th September!

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Book Event: Doro Globus: I am an Artist

21st September 2024

Join author Doro Globus in the Fruitmarket as she reads her book 'I am an Artist', geared towards children aged 4–8 years, followed by an opportunity for the children to make their own art!

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An Evening with Dougie Donnelly

24th September 2024

Join Waterstones West End Tuesday 24th September when we will be joined by Dougie Donnelly to celebrate the release of My Life in Sport.

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‘What if Women Designed the City?’- Author event with Dr May East

24th September 2024

Join Dr May East at Leith Library on 24th September for a participatory exchange to celebrate the launch of her book 'What if Women Designed the City?'.

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In Conversation with Elle Machray and L.R. Lam

26th September 2024

Join us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Thursday 26th September to celebrate Elle Machray's Remember, Remember.

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An Evening with Lucy Wood

27th September 2024

Lucy Jane Wood, online content creator, avid reader and cosiness-seeker, joins us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on 27th September to celebrate the release of her debut novel Rewitched!

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An Evening with Catherine Doyle - CANCELLED

28th September 2024

Join Catherine Doyle on Saturday 28th September as we celebrate the publication of the most fiery enemys-to-lovers romantasy of the year, The Dagger and the Flame!

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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:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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

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Books Events in Fife

Books Events in Glasgow

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

Meet Rangers Cult Player and Author - Marvin Andrews

Meet Rangers Cult Player and Author - Marvin Andrews

27th September 2024 - 28th September 2024

Meet former Rangers FC player Marvin Andrews at The Forge Market on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September as he signs copies of his fascinating autobiography, Believer in Blue.

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An Evening With J David Simons

An Evening With J David Simons

17th September 2024

Join Waterstones Sauchiehall Street for an evening of fascinating chat as J David Simons launches his latest novel The Interview in conversation with Chris Dolan.

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Sip & Swap - CANCELLED

Sip & Swap - CANCELLED

17th September 2024

Book lovers are being offered a novel way to discover new stories over a glass of something special, while socialising with friends old and new, at William Patrick Library, Kirkintilloch!

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Books Events in Lanarkshire

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

East Kilbride Comic Con

East Kilbride Comic Con

7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

East Kilbride Comic Con is back, with more traders, props and all of your favourite heroes and villains for two full days in September!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th September 2024

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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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:

Gryffe Valley Book Festival

Gryffe Valley Book Festival

6th September 2024 - 12th September 2024

The first ever Gryffe Valley Book Festival will run from 6th to the 12th September in venues across Bridge of Weir, Houston and Kilmacolm!

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Meet Paula Johnston

Meet Paula Johnston

9th September 2024

Meet and mingle with author Paula Johnston as Waterstones Braehead celebrate the release of her new book All in her Head!

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An Evening With Jennifer Delaney

An Evening With Jennifer Delaney

2nd September 2024

Celebrate the launch of Tales of a Monstrous Heart with Jennifer Delaney as she discusses her brilliant debut at Waterstones Braehead!

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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:

Mosaics Inspired by Nature: Official Launch Party

Mosaics Inspired by Nature: Official Launch Party

27th September 2024

Made in Stirling is holding the official launch party of Rachel Davies' new book and the accompanying exhibition. Join Rachel Davies and her publishing team for a drink and a talk about the book!

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Bloody Scotland 2024

Bloody Scotland 2024

13th September 2024 - 15th September 2024

The 13th international crime writing festival returns from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September with a fabulous programme of authors to help bring a shiver to your spine.

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An Evening with Dougie Donnelly

An Evening with Dougie Donnelly

17th September 2024

Join Waterstones Stirling at Central Library on Tuesday 17th September when we will be joined by Dougie Donnelly to celebrate the release of My Life in Sport.

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Kevin Quantum
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Wonder & Co
Hilton Glasgow
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Escape The Past
Great Run Company
ACME Comic Con
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
St Mary's Music School
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass

Popular Events

Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024
Join us for the 2024 Sparkling Fireworks Extravaganza! Grab your tickets to this Scottish-Indian fusion with Live entertainment, fireworks and new for 2024, a light show!
Instrumental Taster Day
Join St Marys Music School pupils and take part in a fun and interactive day of music, open to young musicians aged between P4 and S6 on 6th October!
Christmas Charity Lecture: Wild Medicine in Scotland
This year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.
Author Talk- Philip Caveney (AKA Danny Weston)
Join us at McDonald Road Library for an author talk with adult/ YA fiction author Philip Caveney, AKA Danny Weston on 2nd October!

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