DARTINGTON: Ways with Words: Charles Spencer discusses his biography of Prince Rupert, in the Great Hall, July 9, 2.30pm, £8
Jane Lapotaire talks about her memoir, Everybody's Daughter, Nobody's Child, in the Great Hall, July 10, 8pm, £8
Peter Godwin, the author of When a Crocodile Eats the Sun, talks about growing up in Zimbabwe and examines the country's future, in the Great Hall, July 14, 10am, £8. To book events call 01803 867373 or visit wayswithwords.co.uk
LINCOLN: Kate Atkinson talks about and signs copies of One Good Turn, her latest literary thriller, at Waterstone's, 297a High Street, July 11, 7pm, £3 (01522 540011)
LONDON: London Literature Festival: Jacqueline Wilson reads from and signs copies of her books, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1, July 8, 4pm, £7 adults/£4.50 children Neal Ascherson, Linda Colley and Felipe Fernandez-Armesto debate the politics of writing history, at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1, July 9, 7pm, £7. To book events, call 0871 663 2500, or visit southbankcentre.co.uk for more information
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NOTTINGHAM: Armistead Maupin discusses his new novel, Michael Tolliver Lives, at Waterstone's, 1/5 Bridlesmith Gate, July 10, 7.30pm, £3 redeemable against purchase of the novel (0115 948 4499)
YORK: Armistead Maupin reads from and signs copies of Michael Tolliver Lives, at Borders & Books, 1-5 Davygate, July 9, 6.30pm, free (01904 653300)