St Andrews Events and Reading Groups
We're delighted to bring our all-year-round Literary Festival to our bookshop in St Andrews. We have a packed calendar which ranges from readings in the bookshop to evenings with literary stars.
Michael Rosen
Saturday 17th August, 7.30pm
Michael Rosen on Rosen's Almanac. This summer, former Children's Laureate and legendary literary figure Michael Rosen presents Rosen's Almanac, his endearing new collection of 'weird words …
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Kenny Reid & Andrew Cotter
Wednesday 21st August, 7.30pm
Kenny Reid & Andrew Cotter on Seve Ballesteros's Touch of ClassThere is nowhere better than St Andrews to celebrate golf writer Kenny Reid's new book, following …
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Andrey Kurkov
Thursday 22nd August, 7.30pm
Andrey Kurkov on The Silver BoneThis August, we're excited to welcome 'Ukraine's greatest living writer', novelist Andrey Kurkov! The Grey Bees and Death and the Penguin …
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Tartan Noir Reading Group
Friday 23rd August, 7pm
Welcome to the 'The Mysterious Affair At Topping & Co.'!Meeting on the last Friday of every month (excluding this meeting, on 23rd August), 'The Mysterious Affair …
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Sean Zak
Friday 23rd August, 7.30pm
Sean Zak on Searching in St. AndrewsIn 2022, Sean Zak traveled from America to cover the 150th Open and its LIV controversy. We cannot wait to …
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Robert Harris
Saturday 24th August, 7.30pm
Robert Harris on PrecipiceNovelist Robert Harris, master of the historical thriller, joins us in St Andrews this August! It's 1914, the summer before the Great War... …
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Cross-Genre Reading Group
Tuesday 27th August, 7pm
Welcome to the 'Book Salad'!Meeting on the last Tuesday of every month, the 'Book Salad' will explore a range of stories across multiple genres.This book group …
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy by Women Reading Group
Thursday 29th August, 7pm
Welcome to the 'Strange Worlds Society'!Meeting on the last Thursday of every month, the 'Strange Worlds Society' will celebrate science fiction and fantasy books by women.This …
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Helen Charman
Friday 30th August, 7.30pm
Helen Charman and Rosa Campbell on Mother StateThis August, University of Cambridge lecturer Helen Charman introduces us to her vital and illuminating new book, Mother State: …
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time author Mark Haddon
Monday 2nd September, 7.30pm
Mark Haddon on Dogs and Monsters.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was a defining title in the genre of amateur sleuthing, and named …
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Andy the Highlander
Wednesday 4th September, 7.30pm
Andy the Highlander on Lochs and LegendsJoin us in the bookshop for a journey around Scotland with social media star and Outlander actor-turned-tour guide Andy the …
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Jay Rayner
Monday 9th September, 7.30pm
Jay Rayner on Nights Out At HomeBroadcaster and Observer restaurant critic Jay Rayner presents decades of memorable meals in his cookbook-memoir Nights Out At Home.This September, …
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Tabitha Stanmore
Monday 9th September, 7.30pm
Tabitha Stanmore on Cunning FolkUniversity of Exeter magic and witchcraft historian Tabitha Stanmore explores an overlooked pre-modern profession. Find out more in Cunning Folk: Life in …
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Robert Bartlett
Tuesday 10th September, 7.30pm
Robert Bartlett on History in FlamesRobert Bartlett, Professor Emeritus in the University of St Andrews School of History, illuminates the fragility of historical documents in History …
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Pam Brunton
Wednesday 11th September, 7.30pm
Pam Brunton on Between Two WatersEmbark on a Scottish culinary journey with Fife-born Chef Pam Brunton.Pam, the restaurateur behind Green Michelin Star-awarded Inver Restaurant on Loch …
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Josie Ferguson
Thursday 12th September, 7.30pm
Josie Ferguson on The Silence in BetweenJosie Ferguson sharply and empathetically illuminates the plight of those divided by the Berlin Wall in her debut novel, The …
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Rachel Clarke
Friday 13th September, 7.30pm
Rachel Clarke on The Story of a HeartJoin us for an insightful evening with Dr Rachel Clarke, NHS doctor and author of multiple acclaimed books, including …
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Gavin Francis
Monday 16th September, 7.30pm
Gavin Francis on The Bridge Between WorldsAfter last year's event discussing Free for All, GP and award-winning writer Gavin Francis will once again cross a Firth …
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Jenny Colgan
Tuesday 17th September, 7.30pm
Jenny Colgan on Close KnitWe're excited to welcome back award-winning romance writer Jenny Colgan! Jenny joined us last year for The Summer Skies. Her latest atmospheric …
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Chris Brookmyre
Wednesday 18th September, 7.30pm
Chris Brookmyre on The Cracked MirrorCrime novelist Chris Brookmyre, who joined us in 2022 for The Cliff House, returns to St Andrews for his latest exceptional …
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Dan Jones
Thursday 19th September, 7.30pm
Dan Jones on Henry VThis September, leading historian, presenter, and This is History podcaster Dan Jones enlightens us on a short-lived monarch in Henry V: The …
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Callum Robinson
Friday 20th September, 7.30pm
Callum Robinson on IngrainedLook forward to an inspirational discussion of Callum Robinson's woodworking craft. Ingrained, a mix of memoir and nature writing, will transport you to …
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Ben Macintyre
Friday 20th September, 7.30pm
Ben Macintyre on The SiegeWe're delighted to welcome bestselling military historian Ben Macintyre, for the first time, to St Andrews! Besides countless books to his name, …
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Doon Mackichan
Tuesday 24th September, 7.30pm
Doon Mackichan on My Lady PartsWe cannot wait to welcome the fabulous actress and comedian Doon Mackichan to St Andrews, celebrating the paperback release of her …
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Rosie Holt
Wednesday 25th September, 7.30pm
Rosie Holt on Why We Were RightJoin us for an uproarious evening with actor and comedian Rosie Holt, aka 'everyone's favourite MP'. Don't judge Why We …
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William Dalrymple
Thursday 26th September, 7.30pm
William Dalrymple on The Golden RoadTravelling from his New Delhi home, ground-breaking historian, travel-writer, and broadcaster William Dalrymple joins us in St Andrews! We look forward …
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Dan Richards & Cal Flyn
Friday 27th September, 7.30pm
Dan Richards & Cal Flyn on Dorothy Pilley's Climbing DaysRediscover a mountaineering classic with travel writers Dan Richards (Outpost) and Cal Flyn (Islands of Abandonment).We can't …
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Sue Prideaux
Tuesday 1st October, 7.30pm
Sue Prideaux on Wild Thing: A Life of Paul GauguinAward-winning biographer Sue Prideaux illuminates the extraordinary life of post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin.You wish to teach me …
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Clare Chambers
Wednesday 2nd October, 7.30pm
Clare Chambers on Shy CreaturesThe distinguished author of Women's Prize-longlisted Small Pleasures joins us for her latest novel, Shy Creatures.Her remarkable tale introduces the reader to …
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Simon Heffer
Monday 7th October, 7.30pm
Simon Heffer on Scarcely EnglishAre you weary (and also wary) of the misuse of English in our modern times? Look forward to our imminent event with …
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Mairi Kidd
Tuesday 8th October, 7.30pm
Mairi Kidd on The SpecimensMairi Kidd's admirable literary career includes three books celebrating fierce historical women, the irresistible Warriors and Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches among …
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Chetna Makan
Wednesday 9th October, 7.30pm
Chetna Makan on Easy Indian Vegetarian It's Easy! It's Indian! It's Vegetarian! Enjoy cookery writer and YouTuber Chetna Makan's simple and satisfying recipes. She'll showcase her …
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The Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins
Thursday 10th October, 7.30pm
The Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins on The Blue HourPaula Hawkins's atmospheric and gripping storytelling took the world by storm in her 2015 debut, …
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Andre Aciman
Friday 11th October, 7.30pm
Call Me By Your Name author André Aciman on My Roman YearWe're delighted to welcome Italian-American novelist André Aciman to St Andrews for his enchanting memoir, …
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Phillips Payson O'Brien
Monday 14th October, 7.30pm
Phillips Payson O'Brien on The StrategistsUniversity of St Andrews School of International Relations professor Phillips Payson O'Brien joins us in the bookshop to discuss his fascinating …
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Craig Brown
Tuesday 15th October, 7.30pm
Craig Brown on A Voyage Around the QueenOne of Britain's foremost parody writers and author of the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning One Two Three Four: The Beatles …
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Sandi Toksvig
Wednesday 16th October, 7.30pm
Sandi Toksvig on Friends of DorothyThis October, broadcasting legend and QI star Sandi Toksvig will join us in Younger Hall for her latest funny and heart-warming …
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Hollie McNish
Saturday 19th October, 7.30pm
Hollie McNish on LobsterThis October we're thrilled to welcome poet Hollie McNish for her new poetry collection Lobster, the poignant and humorous companion to Slug.This book …
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Sharon Blackie
Tuesday 22nd October, 7.30pm
Sharon Blackie on Wise WomenThis autumn, we are excited to welcome If Women Rose Rooted author Sharon Blackie to St Andrews! In Wise Women, Sharon explores …
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Malachy Tallack
Thursday 24th October, 7.30pm
Malachy Tallack on That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz.We are delighted to welcome back Malachy Tallack, one of Scotland's most exciting multi-genre writers, to discuss his new Shetland-based …
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Banjo Beale
Monday 28th October, 7.30pm
Banjo Beale on A Place in Scotland. Scotland is a place of truly stunning natural beauty and rich history, but does it have style? The interior …
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Sean Lusk
Tuesday 29th October, 7.30pm
Sean Lusk on A Woman of Opinion.Sean Lusk, the prolific and award-winning short story writer and author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley, visits St …
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Graeme Macrae Burnet
Wednesday 6th November, 7.30pm
Graeme Macrae Burnet on A Case of Matricide.Graeme Macrae Burnet, author of the Booker nominated His Bloody Project and Case Study joins us in the bookshop …
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Michael Downes
Friday 8th November, 7.30pm
Michael Downes on Story of the CenturyWe're thrilled to welcome University of St Andrews Director of Music Michael Downes, who joins us in November to discuss …
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