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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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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:

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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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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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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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:

Talk and book signing with comics legend Bryan Talbot

Talk and book signing with comics legend Bryan Talbot

22nd November 2025

Come along and meet British comics artist and writer Bryan Talbot at the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 22nd November.

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Palace Page Turners

Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2025 - 5th December 2025

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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The Malavoglias by Giovanni Verga with translator Allan Cameron

The Malavoglias by Giovanni Verga with translator Allan Cameron

13th November 2025

Come along to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo on 13th November for the Launch of a new translation of Giovanni Verga’s I Malavoglia, published by Glasgow-based Vagabond Voices!

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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:

Aye Write: My Mother’s Murder: Gina McGavin and Jane Hamilton with Douglas Skelton

Aye Write: My Mother’s Murder: Gina McGavin and Jane Hamilton with Douglas Skelton

15th November 2025

Join journalist Jane Hamilton and co-author Gina McGavin as they take you behind the headlines of one of Scotland's most haunting cold cases: The 1984 murder of Gina’s mother, Mary McLaughlin.

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Aye Write: Gaza - The Story of a Genocide: Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sirhan

Aye Write: Gaza - The Story of a Genocide: Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sirhan

6th November 2025

Aye Write are honoured to be joined by two contributors to the book, Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sarhan for an important and wide-ranging discussion.

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Aye Write: My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights: Dougie Donnelly with Hugh MacDonald

Aye Write: My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights: Dougie Donnelly with Hugh MacDonald

11th November 2025

A giant of Scottish and British sports broadcasting, Dougie Donnelly sits down with journalist Hugh MacDonald to discuss his brand new autobiography, My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights.

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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:

The State Of Water

The State Of Water

7th November 2025

Join British Indian storyteller Peter Chand and Scottish storyteller Kirsten Milliken at Biggar Corn Exchange as they discuss their new book, The State Of Water.

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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

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
Glasgow Science Centre
ATG
Hostelworld

Sponsored Links

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

Popular Events

Renfrewshire Business Network - November Meeting
Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held at Houston Kiltmakers, Paisley on Friday 28th November.
Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On
Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!
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!
Stargazing with Paisley and District u3a
Star gazers will soon be captivated when Coats Observatory officer, John Pressly shares some sky-at-night facts at the next Paisley and District u3a talk on Thursday 6th November.
Outside The Original
Outside The Original is an exciting project from James Finnigan of Hue and Cry and Stiltskin fame, catch them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 7th March!

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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