Books events in Renfrewshire in April 2026

An Afternoon with Bestselling Author Ann Cleeves

Join bestselling author Ann Cleeves at Erskine Arts as she discusses the The Killing Stones, which features the return of Detective Jimmy Perez for the first time since the Shetland series!

An Evening with Sunday Times Bestselling Author and GP Gavin Francis

Join The Ginger Cat for an evening with multi-award-winning author and GP, Gavin Francis as he discusses his new book, The Unfragile Mind, followed by an audience Q&A at Bridge of Weir Parish Church.

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Jules & Greg’s Wild Swim Event

Head along to Erskine Arts on Friday 3rd April for an evening with Julie Nimmo and Greg Hemphill as they discuss the new series of Jules and Greg's Wild Swim and their companion book with Gina McKie!

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

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

Join Greg James for a hilarious evening in celebration of his new book, All the Best for the Future, at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 25th April!

Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

North Lanarkshire Geekfest is a celebration of all things geek culture from D&D to Anime, Tabletop Games and more - meet like minded people and obsess over your favourite fandoms together!