GLASGOW: Maggie O’Farrell talks about her novel, The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, at Waterstone’s, Sauchiehall Street, September 12, 6.30pm, £3 redeemable against purchase (0141 332 9105)
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GRASMERE: Josephine Dickinson and Tom Pickard read a selection of their poetry, at the Waterside Hotel, nr the Wordsworth Trust, Dove Cottage, September 12, 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: talks, readings and discussions with authors including Simon Armitage, Marcus Berkmann, Malorie Blackman, Billy Bragg, Richard Ford, Tony Harrison, Valerie Laws, John Mortimer, Andrew Motion, Darren Shan, GP Taylor, Claire Tomalin, Jenny Uglow, Sarah Waters and Timothy West; times, prices and venues vary. For details telephone 01943 816 714 or visit www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
WINDSOR: Colin Thubron talks about his book, Shadow of the Silk Road, at Ottakar’s, Peascod Street, September 12, 7pm, £3 (01753 856 456)