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Books events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025
Various Locations East Renfrewshire

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

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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 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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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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Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
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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:

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl

20th March 2026

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the EICC on Friday 20th March!

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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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An Evening with David Sedaris

An Evening with David Sedaris

4th July 2026

David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!

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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

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Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival

Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival

6th November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Glasgow's Book Festival, Aye Write, will celebrate its 20th edition across 11 days this November, with a series of pop-up events coming before!

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Stories and Sketches with Ross Collins

Stories and Sketches with Ross Collins

22nd November 2025

Enjoy an hour of stories, silliness, and sketching with author and illustrator Ross Collins at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall as part of Book Week Scotland.

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Aye Write: Dead Man’s Tale and Acts of Malice: Quiintin Jardine and Alex Gray with Douglas Skelton

Aye Write: Dead Man’s Tale and Acts of Malice: Quiintin Jardine and Alex Gray with Douglas Skelton

16th November 2025

In this special Aye Write event, crime writer Douglas Skelton welcomes two contemporaries to the stage to discuss their new books — each with a grizzled Scottish detective and a murder to solve.

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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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

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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Waterstones Braehead Christmas Shopping Night

Waterstones Braehead Christmas Shopping Night

28th November 2025

Join Waterstones Braehead on Friday 28th November and meet a whole host of lovely authors who will be instore to sign their books and make your Christmas gifts even more special!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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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 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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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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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

Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
Enjoy East Ren
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!
The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield
The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at Eastwood Park Theatre, bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!
Cinderella
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!
All About Barrhead’s Winter Glow Up
Wrap up warm, bring your pals or the wee ones, and come be part of Barrhead's biggest festive celebration of the year on Saturday 22nd November!
Blood Cancer UK Christmas Fayre
The Glasgow & District Branch of Blood Cancer UK are hosting their wonderful annual Christmas Fayre at United Reformed Church, Giffnock on Saturday 15th November!

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Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Park East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups Greenbank House and Garden Dams to Darnley Country Park Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre