GLASGOW: Maggie O’Farrell signs copies of and talks about her new novel, The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, at Waterstone’s, Sauchiehall Street, September 12, 6.30pm, £3 redeemable against purchase (0141 332 9105)
GRASMERE: Don Paterson reads a selection of his poetry, at the Waterside Hotel, nr the Wordsworth Trust, Dove Cottage, September 5, 6.45pm, £7 at the door, £6 pre-booked. Optional supper at the Dove Cottage restaurant £15 (includes a glass of wine). To book telephone 015394 35544 or email poetryreadings@wordsworth.org.uk
ILKLEY: Ilkley literature festival, September 29-October 15: poetry readings, talks, discussions and children’s events with authors including George Alagiah, Simon Armitage, Billy Bragg, Melvyn Bragg, Louise Doughty, Bernardine Evaristo, Michael Frayn, Tony Harrison, Nick Hornby, Marina Lewycka, Michael Morpurgo, Andrew Motion, Dervla Murphy, Jenni Murray, Jeremy Paxman, Caryl Phillips, Kamila Shamsie, John Simpson, Jenny Uglow, Simon Winchester and Gerard Woodward; times, prices and venues vary. For further details telephone 01943 816 714 or visit www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
LONDON: Robert Harris signs copies of his novel, Imperium, at Hatchards, Piccadilly, W1, September 4, 12.30pm, free (020 7439 9921)
George Alagiah talks about his autobiography, A Home from Home, at the National Theatre, South Bank, SE1, September 8, 6pm, £3.50, concs £2.50 (020 7452 3000)
Felix Dennis shares his business acumen and talks about his new book, How to Get Rich, at Foyles, Charing Cross Road, WC2, September 14, 6.30pm, free. Places are limited and should be reserved by email to events@foyles.co.uk (0870 420 2777)
NOTTINGHAM: Jon McGregor signs copies of and talks about his Booker-longlisted novel, So Many Ways to Begin, at Waterstone’s, Bridlesmith Gate, September 7, 7.30pm, £3 redeemable against purchase (0115 948 4499)
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WINDSOR: Nicholas Evans talks about his lnovel, The Divide, at Ottakar’s, Peascod Street, September 5, £3 (01753 856 456)
Windsor festival 2006, September 19- October 1: literary programme includes talks and discussions with authors Charley Boorman, Dominic Dromgoole, James Holland, Tom Holland, Richard Holmes, Miles Kington, Chris Patten and Andrew Roberts; times, prices and venues vary. To make a booking telephone 01753 740 121, for details visit www.windsorfestival.com