Books Events in Edinburgh in November 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Meet the author Arnaud de La Grange
Come along to the Institut français d'Écosse on Wednesday 12th November and meet author Arnaud de La Grange - journalist, UK and Ireland correspondent for Le Figaro, and a writer!
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The Malavoglias by Giovanni Verga with translator Allan Cameron
Come along to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo on 13th November for the Launch of a new translation of Giovanni Verga’s I Malavoglia, published by Glasgow-based Vagabond Voices!
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‘Minstrel Boy, The Metamorphoses of Bob Dylan’ Book Promotion
Chris Gregory is one of the top Bob Dylan authorities and he will be hosting a Book Presentation in Edinburgh at the Fraser Centre on Saturday 15th November.
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Meet and Greet with Miraphora Mina
Join us on 15th & 16th November for a special event celebrating one year of House of MinaLima Edinburgh!
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Rose Murray Brown Book Signing at Cockburns of Leith
Join Cockburns of Leith on Saturday 15th November to celebrate the launch of ‘A Taste for Wine’, the latest book from Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine!
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Aran Bakery pop-up at The Palmerston
On Sunday 16th November, The Palmerston will host a pop-up by Flora Shedden, writer and owner of renowned Aran Bakery in Dunkeld, to coincide with the launch of Flora's new cookbook.
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Talk and book signing with comics legend Bryan Talbot
Come along and meet British comics artist and writer Bryan Talbot at the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 22nd November.
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British Interior Design Since 1925
Join Bruce Peter as he discusses the rapid changes in British Interior Design at Dovecot Studios on 27th November. The event includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.
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Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way Book Tour
Join the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate and bestselling author Malala Yousafzai as she takes audiences through her deeply personal new memoir, Finding My Way.
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Books Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
An Evening With Neil Lancaster
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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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
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
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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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
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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Utopia
Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.
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Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation
Join Shona Kinsella and Sam K. Horton in conversation as they launch their new books, both powerful stories of history and the supernatural, at Waterstones Argyle Street!
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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Poetry
Join us in Waterstones for a Poetry based panel discussion led by Jim Carruth with debut poets Michael Mullen, Dean Browne and Desree as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Wild Mountain Times: Gary Robertson with Gabriella Bennett
Dundee-based author Gary Robertson joins journalist Gabriella Bennett for a lively discussion about Gary's new book, Wild Mountain Times as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Girls Allowed Book Event
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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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
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
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
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald
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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An Evening with Author Fiona Gibson
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
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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Book Week Scotland
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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