Books events in Renfrewshire
View all the upcoming Books events taking place throughout Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Renfrewshire
Open Book & Paisley Library Shared Reading Group
Join Open Book and Paisley Library for an hour of shared reading on Wednesday mornings!
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Paisley & District U3A Talks: Crime Writer Philip Caine
Paisley & District U3A will be joined by crime writer Philip Caine for their latest online talk on 6th May as he discusses hot spots to crime spots!
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The Bungalow Bar Book Launch
Join journalist Loudon Temple on June 3rd for the official launch of his long-awaited book, The Bungalow Bar – Stories from The Venue and Those Who Played There!
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
The Eaglesham Street Library
The Eaglesham Street Library is an unmanned weekly box of donated books that sits outside the steps of the Montgomerie Hall every Saturday between 10am and 8pm.
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Digital Lecture: The Brave New World of Edwardian Book Illustration and Design
Join Jonathan Wild, Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, for this talk on the design and illustration of books during the Edwardian period.
Caitlin Moran: More Than A Woman LIVE!
Caitlin Moran is back on the road, and coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh and this time she’s celebrating getting older!
Fringe by the Sea: Helen McClory
Helen McClory, one of the most talented, innovative and original new fiction voices of the decade, will be in conversation with Jennifer Crichton, founder of The Flock.
Fringe by the Sea: Irvine Welsh
Join Irvine Welsh at Fringe By The Sea as he chats about his books, film, career and life!
Fringe by the Sea: Paul Murton
Join us at Fringe by the Sea for this talk with Paul Murton, presenter of the acclaimed BBC series Grand Tours of Scotland!
Fringe by the Sea: Gavin Francis
Award-winning writer and doctor Gavin Francis discusses two of his books at Fringe by the Sea.
Events in Fife
Bookbug Online Group Session
These weekly online Bookbug sessions are fun for little ones aged 0-4 and their grownups, using Zoom.
Events in Glasgow
Les Historiettes de la Bibliothèque
Join the Alliance Française Glasgow's librarian Anaïs for some historiettes/short stories in French with your little ones!
A City and a Family’s Story of Slavery
Craig Lamont and Alex Renton will be joined by Glasgow councillor Graham Campbell and Naomi Shoba for an important discussion about an uncomfortable period in our history as part of Aye Write 2021.
Beeswing
Ivor Novello Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated legend Richard Thompson will discuss his new book, Beeswing, with James Yorkston as part of Aye Write 2021!
Can You Trust What You Saw?
Join authors Imran Mahmood and Erin Kelly as they discuss their latest books with Ayo Onatade as part of Aye Write 2021!
Captivating Caribbean Fiction
Join authors Monique Roffey and Leonie Ross for some captivating Caribbean fiction as they discuss their new books with Rodge Glass as part of Aye Write 2021!
Challenging Muslim Stereotypes
Join Tawseef Khan and Zeba Talkhani as they discuss challenging Muslim stereotypes chaired by Kirsteen Paterson as part of Aye Write 2021.
Pete Paphides
Join music journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides as he discusses his memoir Broken Greek, a story of chip shops and pop songs, as part of Aye Write 2021!
Scotland After The Pandemic
Gerry Hassan, Katherine Trebeck, Joyce McMillan, Alan Bissett join Simon Barrow to discuss what Scotland could look like after the pandemic as part of Aye Write 2021.
Travel Shouldn’t Cost the Earth
Discover how to explore our beautiful world sustainably and responsibly with these two new books from authors Emma Gregg and Nina Karnikowski as part of Aye Write 2021!
Vikki Reilly Introduces… Scottish Debuts
Vikki Reilly from Publishing Scotland introduces a diverse range of new Scottish writing talent including Fiction, Memoir, short stories and crime as part of Aye Write 2021!
When is a Change Gonna Come?
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and Emily Bernard discuss racism and anti-blackness in the UK and the US chaired by Amna Saleem as part of Aye Write 2021.
Big Ideas To Carry In Your Pocket
Ahead of the 'Big Ideas To Carry In Your Pocket' series launch in summer 2021, a trio of Inklings authors will be coming to Aye Write to preview their work!
Chris Leslie and John McDougall - A Balkan Journey
Join Chris Leslie and John McDougall for an illustrated talk discussing A Balkan Journey, a photographic tour through the towns and cities of post-conflict former Yugoslavia, as part of Aye Write!
Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe
Join Niall Ferguson, one of Britain's most renowned historians, as he discusses his latest book, Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe, as part of Aye Write 2021!
Helen McClory & Ruth Thomas - Prize-winning Scottish Authors
Prize-winning Scottish authors, Helen McClory and Ruth Thomas will discuss their latest books with Sara Davies as part of Aye Write 2021!
Journeys Outside and In
Join authors Chris Dolan and Kieran Cunningham as they discuss their latest books with Vanessa Collingridge as part of Aye Write 2021!
Katy Wix
Join award-winning comedian and writer Katy Wix as she discusses her memoir Delicacy with Kirsteen Paterson as part of Aye Write 2021!
Live the Life - Write the Books
Novelists Peter Hain, James Brabazon and Sarah Sultoon have all used aspects of their day jobs when creating their thrillers, join them as they discuss their writing with Louise Fairbairn!
Louise Welsh Introduces… Crime Debuts
Louise Welsh, author of The Cutting Room amd The Plague Times Trilogy introduces some of the finest new writers in crime fiction as part of Aye Write 2021!
Magical, Dazzling Fiction
Join autors Jenni Fagan and Irenosen Okojie as they discuss their latest work with Rodge Glass as part of Aye Write 2021!
Mel Giedroyc
Join comedian, writer, actor and presenter Mel Giedroyc as she discusses her debut novel, The Best Things, with Gabriella Bennett as part of Aye Write 2021!
One of the Family - Nicky Campbell
Join Nicky Campbell as he discusses his brave and moving memoir, One of the Family, with Siobhan Synnot as part of Aye Write 2021!
A Manifesto for Caring
Kirsteen Paterson is joined by Madeline Bunting and Gavin Francis as they discuss the crisis in care facing Britain as part of Aye Write 2021.
A Reassuring Look at Mental Health
Join authors Dean Burnett and Robin Dunbar for a reassuring look at mental health as part of Aye Write 2021.
A Time and Place to Breathe
Theresa Talbot is joined by Dr Bill Mitchell and Linda Gask as they discuss the importance of prioritising your mental health.
Beyond Yes and No: What Next For Scotland?
Join Aye WRite's panel of politicians, cultural commentators, and writers as they wrestle with all of the big questions as part of Beyond Yes and No: What Next For Scotland?
Feminism Without Borders
Zoe Venditozzi is joined by authors Mona Elthaway and Koa Beck for a discussion exploring 'Feminism Without Borders' as part of Aye Write 2021.
Jim Carruth Introduces… Fred D’Aguiar & Kayo Chingonyi
Glasgow Makar Jim Carruth once again welcomes two poets who have not appeared at Aye Write before... Fred D’Aguiar & Kayo Chingonyi!
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish chaired by Janice Forsyth
Janice Forsyth will be joined by stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish as they discuss their adventure of a lifetime exploring the majesty of Scotland as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Books That Made Me... Andrew Marr
Join political journalist Andrew Marr as he shares his favourite books with Ruth Wishart as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Future Of Your Data
Sean McNamara is joined by Tracey Follows and Sam Gilbert as they dicuss 'The Future Of Your Data' as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Life and Legacy of James Baldwin
Join Robert Jones, Jnr and James Campbell as they discuss the life and legacy of James Baldwin with Zoe Venditozzi as part of Aye Write 2021.
A Pair of Wildly Compelling Novels
Experience the wild beauty of Scotland as authors Elizabeth Reeder and Elizabeth Haynes discuss their latest novels as part of Aye Write!
Eco Tips for Your Home and Family
Nancy Birtwhistle and Jen Gale share their top eco tips for your home and your family in this special event as part of Aye Write 2021!
Excavate: The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall
Bob Stanley and Tessa Norton discuss EXCAVATE! a vivid, definitive record - an illumination of the dark corners of the Fall's wonderful and frightening world as part of Aye Write 2021!
Four Centuries of Murder
ES Thomson will be joined by authors Craig Russell, Robbie Morrison and SG MacLean as they discuss their latest thrillers as part of Aye Write 2021!
Gripping, Wartime Thrillers
Authors Simon Scarrow, Jack Grimwood and Kjell Ola Dahl discuss their gripping, wartime thrillers with Jacky Collins as part of Aye Write 2021!
Immersive, Poetic Fiction
Lee Randall is joined by authors Salena Godden and Courttia Newland as they discuss their latest work as part of Aye Write 2021!
Maggie O’Farrell and Kate Mosse
Zoe Venditozzi will be joined by authors Maggie O'Farrell and Kate Mosse as they discuss their latest novels as part of Aye Write 2021!
My Rock ‘n’ Roll Friend
Nicola Meighan is joined by singer/songwriter Tracey Thorn as she discusses her book, My Rock 'n' Roll Friend, which explores 37 years of friendship between Thorn and drummer Lindy Morrison!
Tales from Gaeldom’s Past: Gaelic Historical Crime Fiction
Maureen MacLeod is joined by Calum L. MacLeod and Iain F. MacLeod to discuss their new crime novels as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice
Legendary journalist Kate Adie will be joined by Dr Jim Swire and co-author Peter Biddulph as they discuss the campaign to uncover the truth behind the Lockerbie bombing.
Thrillers with a Drop of Horror
Douglas Skelton will be joined by authors Catriona Ward, Will Dean and Sarah Pearse as they discuss their latest thrillers as part of Aye Write 2021!
Welcome Home Shuggie Bain
Winner of the coveted Man Booker Prize in 2020 for Shuggie Bain, author Douglas Stuart will join comedian and writer Janey Godley for an evening of conversation as part of Aye Write 2021!
A Pair of Explosive Thrillers
Join SAS hero Chris Ryan and SAS: Who Dares Wins star Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham as they discuss their new thrillers as part of Aye Write 2021!
A Renewable Energy Revolution
Susan Dalgetty is joined by Todd Westbrook and Stephen Peake as they discuss their books and the renewable energy revolution as part of Aye Write 2021!
Extraordinary Stories Based on Real Events
Lee Randall will be joined by authors Clare Chambers and Emma Stonex as they discuss their new books as part of Aye Write 2021!
Fish Out-of-Water Memoirs
Vanessa Collingridge is joined by authors Tabitha Lasley and Musa Okwonga as they discuss their memoirs as part of Aye Write 2021!
How To Stop Fascism
What kind of world do we want to live in? And what are we going to do about it? Join author Paul Mason as he discusses these questions with Ruth Wishart as part of Aye Write 2021.
Of Birds and Men
Ali Braidwood is joined by writers Charlie Gilmour and Jonathan Meiburg as they discuss their latest books as part of Aye Write 2021!
Rodge Glass Introduces… Fiction Debuts
The novelist and biographer Rodge Glass introduces Helen Fisher, Bryan Washington, Megan Nolan, Mateo Askaripour, Fiona Scarlett and Caleb Azumah Nelson, six vivid new voices in fiction!
The American Way: Stories of Invasion
The American Way: Stories of Invasion is a new anthology which re-examines the history of America's interventions on foreign soil.
Finding Your Way Through Grief
Zoe Venditozzi is joined by The Reverend Richard Coles and Sasha Bates as they discuss their books which are personal accounts of how they have found their way through grief.
Late Bloomers
Theresa Talbot is joined by writers Mike Gayle and Matt Cain as they discuss their latest books as part of Aye Write 2021!
New Scottish Thrillers
Join Alan Gillespie, Alison Irvine and Sharon Bairden as they discuss their new thrillers with Aye Write programmer Bob McDevitt!
Provocative, Elemental Fiction
Mark West is joined by Diane Cook and Ewan Morrison as they discuss their latest books as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Healing Power of Nature
Join Kathleen Hart and Alexis Fleming as they discuss the healing power of nature with Frankie Burr as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Wild Isles
Join Patrick Barkham as he discusses his book, In The Wild Isles, alongside three of his contributors, Kapka Kassabova, Esther Woolfson & Amanda Thomson!
Gelong Thubten: A Monk’s Guide To Happiness Live
Mindfulness pioneer Gelong Thubten will bring 'A Monk's Guide To Happiness' to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 10th September 2021.
The Big Glasgow Comic Mart
The Big Glasgow Comic Mart returns on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October to Glasgow City Centre and the Trades Hall after a long hiatus!
BGCP Comic Con: Largs
Returning for a fourth year, BGCP Comic Con presents Largs Comic Con 2022 on Saturday 12th March!
BGCP Comic Con: Shawlands
BGCP Comic Con is coming to Shawlands in May 2022, with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
BGCP Comic Con: Loch Lomond
BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on 2nd & 3rd July with a family-friendly event suitable for heroes of all ages!
Events in Lanarkshire
BGCP Comic Con: Rutherglen
It's that time of year to suit up, put on your best cape and mask to make your way to the the iconic Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 5th February for the return of BGCP Comic Con: Rutherglen!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Events in Other Areas
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