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Books events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

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

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The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

Selected dates between 29th October 2025 - 12th November 2025

Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with two special events at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October and Wednesday 12th November.

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An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

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Glasgow Science Centre
Pace Youth Theatre
Renfrewshire Council
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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:

Nearly New Sale and Book Sale

Nearly New Sale and Book Sale

15th November 2025

The 28th Glasgow (Giffnock) Scout Group's annual Nearly New Sale & Book Sale is being held at the Scout Hall on Saturday 15th November!

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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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An Evening With Neil Lancaster

An Evening With Neil Lancaster

18th November 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 18th November to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, When Shadows Fall.

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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:

British Interior Design Since 1925

British Interior Design Since 1925

27th November 2025

Join Bruce Peter as he discusses the rapid changes in British Interior Design at Dovecot Studios on 27th November. The event includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.

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Rose Murray Brown Book Signing at Cockburns of Leith

Rose Murray Brown Book Signing at Cockburns of Leith

15th November 2025

Join Cockburns of Leith on Saturday 15th November to celebrate the launch of ‘A Taste for Wine’, the latest book from Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine!

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The Cookbook Shop Festive Pop-up

The Cookbook Shop Festive Pop-up

15th December 2025 - 17th December 2025

The Cookbook Shop is a new, independent culinary bookshop coming to Edinburgh in 2026. Before we open, we'd like to welcome you to our festive pop-up event at Curioso on Leith Walk.

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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:

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

With a series of events over November, come in out of the cold, dark night, enjoy a drink from Edinburgh Gin of soft drink, and hear from celebrated and award-winning Scottish authors!

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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:

Christmas Shopping Evening

Christmas Shopping Evening

27th November 2025

With booksellers on hand to help with expert recommendations and a range of local authors signing their books, don't miss Waterstones Sauchiehall Street's Christmas Shopping Evening on November 27th!

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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Poetry

Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Poetry

13th November 2025

Join us in Waterstones for a Poetry based panel discussion led by Jim Carruth with debut poets Michael Mullen, Dean Browne and Desree as part of Aye Write 2025.

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Billy Sloan

Bookface Sip & Swap with Billy Sloan

29th November 2025

Legendary music journalist, author and broadcaster Billy Sloan will headline the next Bookface Sip & Swap event at Glaschu on Saturday 29th November!

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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:

Girls Allowed Book Event

Girls Allowed Book Event

28th November 2025

Join writer Nick Brown and a panel of guests at New Douglas Park, home of Hamilton Academical Women FC, as they discuss and celebrate women's football.

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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:

An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

24th November 2025

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Scotland’s most inspiring voices in conservation, renowned wildlife writer, naturalist, and photographer Polly Pullar!

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Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

17th November 2025

Join us at Bridge of Allan Library on 17th November for Taylor Dyson, National Libraries of Scotland’s Scots Scriever for Dundee and Angus, and Scots poet Hamish MacDonald!

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An Evening with Author Fiona Gibson

An Evening with Author Fiona Gibson

20th November 2025

Join us at St Ninians Library on Thursday 20th November as we welcome bestselling rom-com author Fiona Gibson!

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Events in Other Areas

Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Sponsored Links

Pace Youth Theatre
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
Hostelworld

Sponsored Links

Glasgow Science Centre
Pace Youth Theatre
Renfrewshire Council
One Ren
Pace Youth Theatre
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th November!
Heatseeker AC/DC Tribute
Heatseeker Scotland's premier and female fronted AC/DC tribute band, covering the Bon and Brian era, comes to The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 9th January!
Taff Rapids
Lochwinnoch Arts Festival are delighted to welcome the renowned Welsh high-octane Blugrass quartet Taff Rapids to the McKillop Institute on Friday 5th December!
Murder Mystery Evening - Great British Bump Off
Join Rachael at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley for a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, Great British Bump Off!
John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 12th November!

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Beacon Arts Centre Braehead Arena Johnstone Town Hall Old Swan Inn Paisley Paisley Abbey Paisley Arts Centre Paisley Town Hall Robertson Park Renfrew The Bungalow Paisley Venue Paisley