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EVENTS AT BORDERS EDINBURGH
THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 6.3OPM
HUGH CORNWELL
Hugh Cornwell enioyed thirteen years of global success with The SPang/ers before leaving in l990 to pursue a successful solo career. Launching his new book The Stranglers Song by
Song,”Hugli plays an acoustic selection of his favourite tracks,
explaining their development and background. He will also answer questions and sign copies of. the book.
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WEDNESDAY 215T NOVEMBER 4.30m
TERRY PRATCHETT
The incredibly successful Discworld series has launched a whole new universe of comedy, myth and legend. Terry Pratchett, Britain’s most successful and prolific fantasy author signs copies of his latest
books The Last Hero and Amazing Maurice an?! His Educated Rodent.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
THURSDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 7PM
RUTH URQU HART
Author of Ruth the Truth’s Psychic Guide Ruth is one of Britain’s most popular psychics. A regular columnist and psychic agony aunt for the News of the World and Chat magazine. She has an amazing success rate in helping readers 0 solve their most challenging questions. Come along and meet her.
SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 12.30PM
BRIAN HENNIGAN
Author of Brian Hennigan's Scottish Urban Myths
Join Brian Hennigan when he talks about and signs copies of his latest book Scottish Urban Myths featuring hilarious tales including East Lothian Truth Machine, Portobello Harvest and
West Lothian Bargain Mother.
MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 7PM
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
They Might Be Giants have been a formidable force on the0 U alternative music scene since releasing the hit single Birdhouse in Your Soul. Fresh fiom providing the soundtrad’k to hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, the band ioins us for an exclusive performance. 0
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MEDIA SATIRE BEN ELTON
Dead Famous Bantam Press £716.99; 0.
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