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vary. Until Sun 26 Oct. A mix of events including internationally renowned authors, local names, children’s authors and the Comic Conference. FREE Joseph Lee, War Poet Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 7.30–8.30pm. A new anthology featuring the work of WW1 poet Joseph Lee. Part of Dundee Literary Festival.
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Glasgow FREE Storytelling Café Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, 550 2267. 2.30–4pm. See Thu 16. FREE J David Simons: The Land Agent Waterstones, 174 Argyle Street, 248 4814. 7pm. J David Simons discusses his book, The Land Agent. Edinburgh Zaffar Kunial and John Glenday Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 6.30pm. £5 (£4). The work of Zaffar Kunial and John Glenday. FREE Stranger Than Fiction The Doric Tavern, 15/16 Market Street, 225 1084. 7pm. Group for those interested in writing non-fiction.
Dundee Elisa Segrave Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 12–1pm. £3 (£2). Elisa Segrave chats about her latest book, The Girl From Station X, the result of an uncovered cache of wartime diaries written by her mother. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Michael Schmidt: Poem and a Piece Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 1–2pm. £5. Literary man Michael Schmidt discusses his poems. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Friday 24
Glasgow Read Aloud! Celebrating Commonwealth Women’s Writing Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, 550 2267. 1–3pm. £2 (free). See Fri 17. FREE Douglas Skelton: Crow Bait Waterstones, 174 Argyle Street, 248 4814. 7–8.30pm. Douglas Skelton on his new crime novel, Crow Bait.
Edinburgh ✽ Scottish International Storytelling Festival Scottish
Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. Times vary. Prices vary. Performance, workshops, talks, children’s events and special Hallowe'en events celebrating Samhain. FREE Anthony Horowitz: Moriarty Surgeons' Hall Museum, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, 527 1600. 7pm. (ticketed). Author Anthony Horowitz talks about his new book Moriarty, set after the death of Sherlock Holmes.
Dundee FREE Winner of the 2014 Dundee International Book Prize with Nicola White and Neil Broadfoot Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 10–11am. The award winner is invited to talk about their life and work. In the Rosary Garden author Nicola White and Falling Fast writer Neil Broadfoot will be joining the winner for this event. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Laura Bates: Everyday Sexism Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 2.30–3.30pm. £3 (concessions £2). Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism project, talks about her book, a collection of women's daily experiences of inequality. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Uuganaa Ramsay: Mongol Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park
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KATE TEMPEST AT RALLY & BROAD Kate Tempest, the 2013 Ted Hughes Award winner for innovation in poetry, makes an exclusive appearance at Rally & Broad this month to launch her new collection. Performance poets Jenny Lindsay and Rachel McCrum launched Rally & Broad in 2012 and have been bringing cabarets of spoken word, music and lyrical delight to Edinburgh ever since. ‘Season 3’ kicks off in October – in addition to Tempest, look out also for appearances from Inua Ellams and Anneliese Mackintosh (Edinburgh, Fri 17 Oct), and Rachel Amey and Kieran Hurley (Glasgow, Sun 26 Oct). (Claire Flynn) ■ The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Sat 25 Oct.
Events | BOOKS
£22.50. Iconic Mancunian punk poet hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour. Edinburgh Shore Poets Henderson’s @ St John’s, St John’s Terrace, 3 Lothian Road, 229 0212. 7.45pm. £5 (£3). Regular local poetry meet.
Dundee Chiew-Siah Tei: The Mouse Deer Kingdom Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 3–4pm. £3 (£2). The author launches her new book, about love and betrayal in early 20th century Malaya. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. James Naughtie: The Madness of July Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 7–8pm. £5 (£3). Naughtie discusses his new spy thriller The Madness of July. Part of Dundee Literary Festival.
Monday 27
Glasgow FREE Scots/English Writing Group Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. 7pm. A twice monthly group offering critique of its members’ submitted works. Edinburgh As I Was Young and Easy: Dylan Thomas – A Lyrical Celebration Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. 6pm. £7.50 (£6). Dylan Thomas’ life and wit is celebrated by storyteller David Campbell and cellist Wendy Weatherby. Auld Reekie Readers The City Café, 19 Blair Street, 220 0125. 6.30–8.30pm. £3.50. See Thu 16. FREE Golden Hare Book Group Golden Hare, 68 St Stephen Street, 629 1396. 6.30pm. Get your book on with some fellow bibliophiles. FREE Edinburgh Creative Writers’ Club Monboddo Bar, Point Hotel, 34 Bread Street, 221 5555. 7–9.30pm. See Mon 20.
Tuesday 28
Glasgow FREE Speakeasy Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. 7pm. Performances of poetry and short stories in English, Gaelic and Scots.
Edinburgh SPL Poetry Workshop Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, 557 2876. 6pm. £5 (£4). A workshop suitable for writers at any stage in their career. FREE MR Carey: The Girl With All The Gifts Blackwell’s, 53–59 South Bridge, 622 8218. 6.30pm. MR Carey discusses his novel, The Girl With All The Gifts. The Word is Scots: Liz Lochhead and the Mother Tongue Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, 556 5100. 6.30–8.30pm. £12.50. Liz Lochhead talks about her work and the use of Scots language. FREE Edinburgh All-Comers Writers Club Sofi’s, 65 Henderson Street, 555 7019. 7–10pm. See Tue 21.
✽ Michel Faber: The Book of Strange New Things Assembly
Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, 623 3030. 7pm. £8. See Sat 25.
10–11am. Learn more about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with Dr Chris Murray and Dr Daniel Cook. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Ron Butlin and Sue Peebles Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 2.30– 3.30pm. £3 (£2). Poet and Novelist Ron Butlin discusses his work, Ghost Moon, and Sue Peebles talks about her second novel, Snake Road. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Michel Faber: The Book of Strange New Things Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 3.30–4.30pm. £5 (£3). The man behind Under the Skin and The Crimson Petal and the White talks about his brand new book, a typically unpredictable tale of a man who goes on a dangerous journey with a Christian missionary. See feature, page 28. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Carys Bray and Kirsty Logan Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 5–6pm. £3 (concessions £2). The writers talk about their debut works. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Andy Miller: Read Yourself Fitter Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 7–8pm. £3 (concessions £2). The author discusses his quest to read all the books he's claimed to have read. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Sunday 26
Place, 01382 434940. 4–5pm. £3 (£2). Mongolia-born Uuganaa Ramsay launches her memoir, about having a son born with Down's Syndrome and having to face the dual meaning of 'mongol' in Britain – a person from Mongolia and a person affected with Down's – and pushing for a change of attitudes. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. FREE Writing Showcase: Scottish Book Trust Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940. 5.30pm. Featuring Andrew Sclater, Lynsey May, Rob Currie and Lucy Ribchester. Part of Dundee Literary Festival. Saturday 25
Glasgow FREE Seeds of Thought CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. 7.30pm. Diverse live performance and spoken word night, including everything from traditional African 'mbira' music to comedy, dramatic sketches, visual presentations and open mic section. Ages 18+.
Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson: The Life Journey Netherbow Arts Centre, 43–45 High Street, 556 9579. 6.30pm. £7.50 (£6). The life and times Robert Louis Stevenson.
✽ Rally & Broad The Bongo Club, 66 Cowgate, 07989 508436. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). A literary-flavoured cabaret night, boasting spoken word, 'live literature', new music and dancing. Hosted by Jenny Lindsay and Rachel McCrum. Rally & Broad and the Scottish Poetry Library present Kate Tempest, with an introduction from Don Paterson. See preview, above.
Dundee FREE Festival Bookclub Lecture with Chris Murray and Daniel Cook Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee Park Place, 01382 434940.
Glasgow Rally & Broad Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 07989 508436. 2.30–5.30pm. £5. A literary-flavoured cabaret night, boasting spoken word, 'live literature', new music and dancing into the wee small hours. Hosted by Jenny Lindsay and Rachel McCrum. With Rachel Amey, A New International, Kieran Hurley, Leyla Josephine and Declan Welsh. John Cooper Clarke O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm.
Wednesday 29
Glasgow FREE Theresa Talbot: This Is What I Look Like Waterstones, 174 Argyle Street, 248 4814. 7pm. Theresa Talbot launches her biography. Edinburgh New Edinburgh Writers Fountainbridge Library, 137 Dundee Street, 529 5616. 6–8pm. £0.50. See Wed 22.
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