Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Look here for the best of the book launches, author readings and other literary events in Edinburgh and the Lothians. If you have an event which you think should be listed here, email editor@booksfromscotland.com.

March 2010

Launch of The Restoration Game

A two-part event, starting with the launch of Ken MacLeod's near-future novel The Restoration Game, and then a discussion panel including authors Charles Stross and Andrew J Wilson
Wednesday 17 March 2010 - Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
Irregular - Canongate's Literary Cabaret

Canongate's literary cabaret returns for 2010 with a new venue, and features literature from Denise Mina, Christopher Brookmyre, MJ Hyland and others.
Wednesday 17 March 2010 - Roxy Art House, Edinburgh
Launch of Corrag

Meet Susan Fletcher at the launch of her third novel Corrag, which is set in 1692 after the Massacre of Glencoe
Wednesday 24 March 2010 - Blackwell Bookshop, Edinburgh
SCBWI Scotland Masterclass: Picturebooks with Catherine Rayner

Illustrator Catherine Rayner is running a masterclass on children's picture books, at an event organised by SCBWI Scotland
Thursday 25 March 2010 - Edinburgh College of Art
Ushig Launch with Annemarie Allan

Annemarie Allan will read from her third children's novel, the supernatural Ushig
Thursday 25 March 2010 - Prestonpans Library

April 2010

Launch of A New History of the Picts

A New History of the Picts is an accessible true history of the Picts, who are so often misunderstood. Join Stuart McHardy for the launch of his important new book.
Thursday 01 April 2010 - Blackwell Bookshop, Edinburgh