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Books events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group

Selected dates between 5th December 2024 - 4th December 2025

Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group runs on the first Thursday of each month with the library kindly providing books for all members, so there is no cost involved!

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The Happy Pear

26th January 2025

Come join Dave and Steve Flynn from The Happy Pear as they dish out wisdom, laughs, and plenty of plant-based goodness when they bring their live tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 26th January!

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An Evening With Tom Hindle

28th January 2025

Join bestselling author Tom Hindle at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as he brings you his latest locked-room destination mystery, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Knives Out.

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Gray Day

25th February 2025

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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Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

16th March 2025

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at The Glee Club Glasgow to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

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Books & Banter with Val McDermid & Nicola Sturgeon

22nd March 2025

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon will be joined on stage at the King's Theatre by special comedy guests to talk about the books that have left an indelible mark on them, for good and ill!

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The Guilty Feminist Presents Deborah Frances-White Book Tour

2nd April 2025

Join the bestselling author of The Guilty Feminist, Deborah Frances-White, at The Glee Club as she discusses her new book, Six Conversations We're Scared To Have.

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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 Daniel Aubrey & Martin Stewart

An Evening With Daniel Aubrey & Martin Stewart

14th January 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns welcome Bloody Scotland debut nominated authors, Martin Stewart and Daniel Aubrey, to discuss their bestselling books!

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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:

An Evening with Kate Fagan

An Evening with Kate Fagan

23rd January 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to be welcoming Kate Fagan to the shop on Thursday 23rd January to celebrate the publication of her astounding debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay!

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An Evening with Sue Lynn Tan

An Evening with Sue Lynn Tan

17th January 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to be joined by Sue Lynn Tan on 17th January, in celebrating publication of her latest novel Immortal.

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Night of Ideas 2025: ‘Taking Action’

Night of Ideas 2025: ‘Taking Action’

4th February 2025

Join us for the Night of Ideas, our annual night of debate and discussion at the Institut français d’Écosse on 4th February!

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Books Events in Fife

Books Events in Lanarkshire

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:

David Hamilton On Kindness

David Hamilton On Kindness

6th February 2025

The Butterfly Room are joined for another Feel Good February evening by David Hamilton as he discusses the health benefits of kindness as explored in his latest book!

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Books Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Gin To My Tonic
The Quay
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Great Run Company
Mowgli
Fayre Play
Cancer Research UK

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