Books & Literature in Glasgow

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

The OVO Hydro, Glasgow

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John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Mackintosh Queen's Cross, Glasgow

A Night of Gothic Mystery with Jack Jewers & Jess Kidd

Take a journey through the dark past as we celebrate two excellent new historical mysteries that mix Gothic atmosphere with the bright lights of the theatrical…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Boardwalk Theatre, Glasgow

Remembering Jimmy Reid with Brian McGeachan and Eileen Reid

Join us to celebrate the extraordinary life of one of Glasgow's greatest sons, trade union leader and political activist Jimmy Reid, with the launch of his post…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

Seanchoíche Glasgow | Time

We are very excited to be bringing Seanchoíche back to Scotland with an event in Glasgow on Wednesday 17th September at Mono.Seanchoíche is a storytelling night…

Mono, Glasgow

Spiritualists and Skepticism: The Haunting of Avis Lovelock with MK Hardy

Join us to launch The Haunting of Avis Lovelock, a ghostly murder mystery on a high society ocean liner, with author duo MK Hardy.Professional skeptic Avis Love…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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An Evening with Bobby Williamson

Legendary Scottish Cup winning manager Bobby Williamson makes a rare return to Glasgow to launch his new autobiography. From the tough streets of 60’s Easterhou…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan at 1599 at the Royal College

The Bookmonger presents Damian Barr, award-winning writer, broadcaster and journalist, in conversation with arts broadcaster Nicola Meighan, celebrating the pap…

Fifteen Ninety Nine, Glasgow

Humza Yousaf: Under Fire

When Scotland's then First Minister, Humza Yousaf, got a call from Gaza on the morning of 7 October 2023, he feared the worst.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

It’s Not Where You Start

From foster child to foster carer, high-school dropout to university graduate, and Glasgows back streets to Hollywood sets Scott Kyles journey is anything but o…

Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Celebrate Threshing Day with Romantasy Pottery Painting!

Join us to celebrate Threshing Day, a new collection of stories by Rebecca Yarros from the world of Fourth Wing, and all things romantasy with an evening of pot…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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The Long Play Sessions - Grant Mcphee: in Conversation and Book Signing

In the follow-up to Postcards From Scotland, Grant McPhee joins The Long Play Sessions and tells the story of how Scotland reinvented its musical identity durin…

SAE Glasgow, Glasgow

Haunted Houses & Uncanny Horrors - A Night of Gothic Fiction

Joins us, if you dare, for this perfectly spooky evening of Gothic fiction to discover three brilliantly unsettling novels that delve into the chilling mysterie…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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Creative Journeys - Dave Haslam's conversations with famous creators

Legendary DJ, music writer and broadcaster Dave Haslam joins us to discuss his new book Creative Journeys, a fascinating and inspiring collection of interviews…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Mackintosh Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Mackintosh Queen's Cross, Glasgow

Chris Carter: Hide and Seek

Join the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Robert Hunter series, Chris Carter as he talks about his first standalone thriller, Hide and Seek.Sam Stewa…

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

Laura Kuenssberg: Pay Attention

Worried? Bewildered? Had enough of the chaos?The UK used to pride itself on being sensible, its politics, a little bit dull.

Glasgow University, Glasgow

Val McDermid & Jo Sharp: This Door of the Seas

Join internationally bestselling author VAL MCDERMID and Geographer Royal for Scotland JO SHARP for an illuminating conversation about their new co-authored nov…

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

A Festive Evening With the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod

Cosy up with us for a very special evening with the much-loved Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, to celebrate the release of his brand new book A Scottish Chr…

Milngavie Town Hall, Glasgow