Books: Events

LONDON: Ivor Cutler takes part in 'John Peel's Meltdown' music festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Thur 2, 7.30pm, pounds 12/pounds 10. 0171 960 4242.

Matthew Parris discusses Inca-Kola, his account of a trip to Peru and Nicholas Shakespeare reads from his novel about Peruvian terrorism The Dancer Upstairs at the Voice Box, Royal Festival Hall, Thur 2, 7.30pm, pounds 4/pounds 2.50. 0171 960 4242.

Exhibition and sale of political cartoons by our literary satirist Martin Rowson (below), launched by Peter Mandelson MP at Politico's, 8 Artillery Row, Mon 29, 6.30pm, free. 0171 828 0010.

R M Eversz discusses his novel Gipsy Hearts with Chris Niles at Waterstone's, 10-12 Islington Green, Thur 2, 7pm, free. 0171 704 2280.

GLASGOW: Roger Black talks about his biography How Long is the Course? at Waterstone's, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Mon 29, 7pm, pounds 2/pounds 1. 0141 332 9105.

BIRMINGHAM: Edward Joffe reads from his biography Hancock's Last Stand at Waterstone's, 24-26 High St, Tue 30, 6.30pm, pounds 1.50. 0121 633 4345.

SOUTHAMPTON: Lindsey Davis reads from her new novel Two For the Lions at Waterstone's, 69 Above Bar, Tue 30, 7.30pm, free, 01703 633130.

MANCHESTER: Howard Jacobson reads from his new novel No More Mister Nice Guy at Waterstone's, 91 Deansgate, Mon 29, 7pm, pounds 3. 0161 832 1992.

EXETER: Chris Ryan talks about his new novel The Kremlin Device at Waterstone's, 48-49 High St, Wed 1, 7pm, pounds 2. 01392 218392.

EDINBURGH: The Shore Poets have arranged an 'Open Night' for all poets to recite or perform their work at the Fruitmarket Gallery, Market St, Sun 28, 8pm, pounds 1/free. 0131 667 6748.