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.
Cross-Genre Reading Group
Tuesday 28th January, 7pm
Welcome to 'Book Salad'!Meeting on the last Tuesday of every month, our 'Book Salad' group is dedicated to picking up books from different genres and saying, …
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Tom Hindle
Wednesday 29th January, 7.30pm
Tom Hindle on Death in the Arctic.Crime fiction fans rejoice, as we welcome Tom Hindle, the author of A Fatal Crossing, The Murder Game and Murder …
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy by Women Reading Group
Thursday 30th January, 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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Marion Todd
Wednesday 5th February, 7.30pm
** This event is now taking place at St Andrews Episcopal Church, Queens Terrace, KY16 9QF**Marion Todd on Dead Man's ShoesWe are thrilled to welcome Dundee …
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Robert Bluck
Tuesday 11th February, 7.30pm
Robert Bluck on Cycling Past PlutoAuthor, zen practitioner, and avid cyclist Robert Bluck will recount his 5,000 mile voyage around the coastline of mainland Britain.An epic …
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James Yorkston
Thursday 13th February, 7.30pm
James Yorkston on Tommy the BruceWe are thrilled to welcome Fife's native son, James Yorkston, back to the bookshop to celebrate the release of his new …
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Nick Newman
Tuesday 18th February, 7.30pm
Nick Newman on The GardenNick Newman will be visiting the bookshop in February to present his deliciously evocative new book. The book blends stunning writing with …
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Nick Thorpe
Wednesday 19th February, 7.30pm
Nick Thorpe on Walking Europe's Last WildernessJoin award-winning journalist and broadcaster Nick Thorpe on an evocative voyage through the Carpathian mountain range and its threatened landscape, …
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Chris McQueer
Thursday 27th February, 7.30pm
Chris McQueer on HermitPlease join us for an exciting evening with Chris McQueer, introducing his superb and topical book on young men, mental health and incel …
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Richard Overy
Thursday 6th March, 7.30pm
Richard Overy on Rain of RuinThe acclaimed historian of Nazi Germany sets his sights on the Eastern Theatre and the events leading to the fall of …
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Natasha Brown
Friday 14th March, 7.30pm
Natasha Brown on UniversalityNatasha Brown joins us in St Andrews to celebrate Universality, her eagerly awaited follow-up to Assembly and one of the most hotly anticipated …
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Rahul Rao
Monday 24th March, 7.30pm
Rahul Rao on The Psychic Lives of StatuesUniversity of St Andrews Reader Rahul Rao will join us in the bookshop to discuss his fascinating exploration of …
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Noor Murad
Friday 4th April, 7.30pm
Noor Murad on Lugma: Abundant Dishes and Stories From my Middle EastJoin us for a demonstration of Middle Eastern cooking with Ottolenghi Test Kitchen lead Noor …
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Dan Richards
Wednesday 16th April, 7.30pm
Dan Richards on OvernightWe are always delighted to welcome Dan Richards to the bookshop. This April, join him for a deep dive into the nocturnal world, …
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Alice Vincent
Monday 5th May, 7.30pm
Alice Vincent on HarkIn our sonically overloaded world, take a step back with Alice Vincent, the Wainwright Prize-listed author, who reflects on how women listen in …
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Grady Hendrix
Wednesday 7th May, 7.30pm
Grady Hendrix on Witchcraft for Wayward GirlsWitchcraft for Wayward Girls - LIVE!Are witches old ladies who live in candy houses and eat children? Are they naked …
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Julie Lin
Wednesday 14th May, 7.30pm
Julie Lin on Sama SamaSaturday Kitchen favourite Julie Lin will be demonstrating recipes from her newest cookbook, which fuses all parts of her identity -- Chinese, …
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Francesca Wade
Thursday 22nd May, 7.30pm
Francesca Wade on Gertrude Stein: An AfterlifeGertrude Stein is one of the most beguiling literary figures of the 20th century. Join the acclaimed critic and biographer …
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Frances Wilson on Electric Spark
Wednesday 11th June, 7.30pm
'Frances Wilson writes books that blow your hair back' ~ KATHERINE RUNDELLA 2025 HIGHLIGHT FOR: Telegraph, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer and Scotsman.From one of our leading …
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Peter Liddell on Greek Inscriptions
Friday 11th July, 7.30pm
Hot off the heels of our first British Museum Lecture for Silk Roads, we're delighted to announce our next lecture with Peter Liddell for Greek Inscriptions. …
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Hollie McNish
Monday 20th October, 7.30pm
Hollie McNish in St AndrewsOne of the true highlights of our Autumn Literary Festival was hosting Hollie McNish for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and lots …
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