Books & Literature in Edinburgh

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Anna Deacon for The Wild Fix Scotland

FEEL-GOOD LIVING INSPIRED BY NATURE!In _The_ _Wild Fix Scotland_, writer and photographer Anna Deacon explores how the powerful connection between nature and we…

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Sabrina Ghayour for Persiana One

'Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern plus food is all flavour, no fuss - and makes me very, very happy' - Nigella LawsonFrom the Queen of Middle Eastern cookery, S…

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Daniel Susskind for What Should My Children Do?

_"Daniel susskind writes with verve, style and conviction about one of the most important issues of our age" - rory stewart__ "A pathbreaking, thought-provoking…

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Morvern Graham for Seasonal Folktales

Embrace the changing seasons with this beautifully illustrated collection of myths and folklore.In these magical retellings of classic Celtic and Nordic folktal…

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Yotam Ottolenghi for Simple Too

_It's a noisy world out there, so stop, take a minute or two, listen to the soup bubble or the egg crackle...

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Colin Bramwell for Fetch

We are delighted to be welcoming an incredible local talent, COLIN BRAMWELL, for the launch of his debut poetry collection, _Fetch_.

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Portobello Book Festival

Run by passionate volunteers, this small but lively seaside book festival is based mainly at Portobello Library but with author events and activities also takin…

Portobello Library, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival is a literary festival celebrating writing for, by, and about women.

Christ Church, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair

The Radical Book Fair showcases the best in radical and progressive publishing and ideas for building a better tomorrow, featuring book stalls, activist stalls,…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Ps & Gs Church, Edinburgh

Pulitzer-Prize Finalist Daniel Mason for Country People

'full of joy - and exactly the kind of reading experience we could all do with right now.

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An Evening with Rebecca F. Kuang in Edinburgh

The Portobello Bookshop is truly excited to host An Evening with Rebecca F. Kuang for her forthcoming novel Taipei Story.

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

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Cooks & Books: Claire Thomson for Dear Grace

A mother's recipes and her daughter's first kitchen adventures away from home.Dear Grace is a warm, wise cookbook written by chef and food writer Claire Thomson…

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The Art of Looking: between photography and literature - an author event with Wioletta Greg

Edinburgh Central Library and Studies in Photography invite you to an evening with Wioletta Greg, one of Poland's most acclaimed contemporary writers, on Wednes…

Central Library, Edinburgh

Steven Veerapen: The Life and Reign of Henry VII

'brilliant, provocative and engaging ... a genuinely fresh biography of england's most famous king' - gareth russell, author of queen jamesSteven Veerapen was b…

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Marie Darrieussecq for How to Make a Woman

_'Darrieussecq is one of the most prolific and distinguished living writers in France with a truly impressive body of work.' - Samantha Harvey, Guardian_Rose an…

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Janice Hallet for The Silent Appeal

Janice Hallett returns to Edinburgh this September to celebrate the launch of her fabulous new mystery, _The Silent Appeal_.We hope to see you there!_A New Play…

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An Evening with Marlon James in Edinburgh

We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting Marlon James for the Edinburgh launch of his latest novel The Disappearers.

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

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Louise Kennedy with Sam Baker for Stations

"Louise Kennedy's brilliant stations is a moving and immersive novel about first love, addiction, and regret.

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Paul Johnson for Challenging Inequalities

Join us this September to celebrate Paul Johnson's latest book: _Challenging Inequalities: How We Got Stuck and Where We Go Next._A comprehensive look at inequa…

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Mathias Enard for Perfecting The Shot

Mathias Enard, born in 1972, studied Persian and Arabic and spent long periods in the Middle East.

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Overcoming imposter syndrome

Imposter syndrome is felt by nearly 75% of people at some point, many of them high achievers.

Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

Andrew Pettegree for The Bookshop: A History of Bookselling

Join Andrew Pettegree this September to celebrate his wonderfully appropriate - and excellently written - book, _The Bookshop: A History of Bookselling_.We hope…

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Robert Barrington for Corrupted Kingdom

Robert Barrington is Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice at the University of Sussex.

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Moonspinners: Singing Moon (Lughnasadh)

The moon begins to form as the moon spinners wash their wool in the sea, winding it again into a white ball in the sky and re-creating the phases and cycles tha…

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Ripening: Why Women Need Fairy Tales Now

'_Ripening_ shows us how we can move through life with vision and sensitivity. A fascinating, thought-provoking and authoritative read' Katherine May, author of…

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The Parkwood Murders

Detective nicola bridge returns in the thrilling new novel from chris chibnall, creator of _broadchurch_ and showrunner of _seven dials_, and _sunday times_ bes…

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Pete Irvine for Crossing the Sound

Peter Irvine is an acclaimed Scottish author and travel writer, best known for his Scotland the Best guides that showcase the very best places to eat, stay and…

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Humza Yousaf with William Dalrymple for Under Fire

"Humza's story is brave and important - a stunning insight into what it means to hold power yet still be powerless to stop the devastating suffering in Gaza, an…

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Sean Hewitt for Open, Heaven

THE INSTANT TOP 10 IRISH BESTSELLER DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE LONGLIST 2026'IT MADE MY HEART HURT IN THE BEST WAYS' HELEN MACDONALD'HEWITT WRITES WITH SUCH TENDERNESS…

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Aonghus MacKechnie for Edinburgh: City of Romanticism

Professor Aonghus MacKechnie is a historian and heritage professional, who teaches Architectural Conservation at the University of Strathclyde, where he is base…

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David McCloskey for London Station

_ 'the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times' simon sebag montefiore _What if the cia and mi6 began spying on each other?

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Pulitzer-Prize Winning author Benjamin Moser for Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History

'With meticulous research, wit, and a searching moral candour, Benjamin Moser takes on decades of propaganda in these portraits of Jewish intellectuals and publ…

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Jojo Barr for No Place Like Home

_Create a home that flows, functions and truly feels like you._With over two decades of experience, interior designer Jojo Barr (Founder and Creative Director o…

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Dr Jean Menzies for Aphrodisia

'offers fascinating insights into women's worlds and desires in greco-roman antiquity and beyond.' Emily hauser, _sunday times_ bestselling author of _mythica_'…

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James Ellroy for Red Sheet

From bestselling, award-winning author James Ellroy, a gritty, fast-paced historical crime thriller set in 1962 Los Angeles during the aftermath of the Cuban mi…

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Terry Deary for A History of the World in 10 Wars

War: what is it good for? Absolutely something, surely, or we wouldn't keep doing it.Throughout the ages, each generation has faced the same questions: Am I wil…

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TAGS Festival

The Tabletop & Graphic Storytelling Festival is a free-to-attend day long event, dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press innovative talent!

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

T.S. Elliot Prize-winner Alice Oswald for Rhapsody: A Manifesto

Alice Oswald has published several poetry collections, including Dart - a long poem about a river - and Memorial, a version of Homer's Iliad.

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Jasper Fforde for Dark Reading Matter

The final novel in the highly acclaimed and beloved Thursday next series. Will Thursday find her happy ending?Swindon-based Literary Detective Thursday Next is…

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Oz Clarke for A Vine is a Wild Thing

_The award-winning book from one of the best loved wine writer of our time _"Oz is one of the wine greats and this book embodies all his best qualities.

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Perilous Enchantment:The True History of Faeries

"Inviting, charming, funny, sometimes horrifying and always informative, a wonderfully personal and lively introduction to the world of fairies" -- marion gibso…

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Tim Downie for Rituals

Tim Downie is an actor and podcaster. As an actor, he has starred in productions as varied as _Outlander_, _Paddington_ and _The Kings Speech_ as well as cult h…

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British Museum Lectures: Rachel King for The Tudor Heart

This book tells the remarkable story of a spectacular chance find of a pendant associated with Henry VIII and his first wife Katherine of Aragon, as well as Mar…

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Julia Harding for World Atlas of Wine: Ninth Edition

"_the world atlas of wine_ is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - eric asimov, _new york times_"simply superb work...

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Irvine Welsh for Can Nothing Save Us?

A divided Las Vegas family is forced to confront the past and reckon with a dangerous future in the searing new novel from Irvine Welsh._'Welsh writes with a sk…

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