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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German Rhyme Time for Under 5s
You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!
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Book signing with Hannah Gold -The Lone Husky
Come and meet internationally bestselling children's author, Hannah Gold, on Wednesday 5th November, as she signs copies of her thrilling tale of arctic adventure, The Lone Husky!
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READ WRITE HEAR
Led by Dr Elspeth Jajdelska, READ WRITE HEAR is a live, hands-on event exploring how reading has been shared, spoken, and shaped by setting, voice, and gesture across time.
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DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another!
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Talk and book signing with Nina Six
Come along to the Institut français d’Écosse on 11th November when Nina Six will be discussing her work and signing copies of her graphic novels.
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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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‘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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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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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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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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Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Aye Write: The Road to Mons Gaupius: Alan Montgomery
Dr Alan Montgomery gives an illustrated talk about Roman Scotland based on his new book, The Road to Mons Graupius as part of Aye Write 2025.
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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: Revolting: Terry Deary
From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Terry Deary's Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo.
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Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Hamilton Comic Con
BGCP Comic Con once again teams up with Hamilton Our Town and Regent Shopping Centre to bring Hamilton Comic Con back to the town on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November!
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The State Of Water
Join British Indian storyteller Peter Chand and Scottish storyteller Kirsten Milliken at Biggar Corn Exchange as they discuss their new book, The State Of Water.
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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:
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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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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Events in Other Areas
A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature
Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!
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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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