Books & Literature in Edinburgh- Pagination 8

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé: The Heirs

Secrets, lies, murder, and money – all the ingredients needed for a killer read. Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé gives us a rollercoaster of twists in her gripping thrill…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Derek Forbes: A Very Simple Mind

From their early days as late-70s Glasgow post-punks to the international success of ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, bassist Derek Forbes was a key player in Sim…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Iain Dale: All Talk with Stephen Flynn MP

Iain Dale: All Talk with Stephen Flynn MP at Pleasance @ EICC, Edinburgh

Pleasance @ EICC, Edinburgh

Get Bizzy with Benji Davies

Let’s dream up a new Bizzy Bear story! And let’s watch clever author-illustrator Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale, bring it to life with his amazing pai…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

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Meet Supertato

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No! It’s a massive superhero potato, of course! Come along for a chance to meet Supertato and give everyone’s favourite vegetable a…

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Hollie McNish: Virgin

Virginity is something Hollie McNish has spent years thinking about, from the looming presence we can feel it has in our youth, to whether the Virgin Mary ever…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Donna Ashworth & Hannah Richell: Life Beyond Loss

Navigating loss is a path we will all have to tread. Donna Ashworth and Hannah Richell help us plot a course.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

404 Ink: Ten Years of Publishing Loudly

Publishing loudly was always the name of the game at alternative press 404 Ink, but all good things must come to an end.

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Samira Ahmed & Ian Leslie: Two of Us

They may be one of the most legendary and influential groups to have ever existed but there’s still so much to know about the Beatles.

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Lorraine Kelly: The Island Secret

A true Scottish national treasure, broadcaster, and bestselling author Lorraine Kelly needs little introduction.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

The Provocateurs: It All Went Wrong at Legs / Age-Old Story

The Provocateurs: It All Went Wrong at Legs / Age-Old Story at The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh

Andrew Durbin: The Wonderful World That Almost Was

The Wonderful World That Almost Was explores the lives of two key figures in New York’s art scene.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Have Lunch with Santiago Lastra

When a Michelin-starred chef invites you to lunch, you come hungry. Secure your front-row seat to Mexican Soul author Santiago Lastra’smasterclass in sour, smok…

Elliott's, Edinburgh

Rebecca Perry: May We Feed the King

A reclusive heritage curator, a long forgotten, reluctant king, and the uncanny merging of history and storytelling – T.S.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Relaxed Screening: You Donut Want to Miss This with Neill Cameron

Some of us thrive better in smaller, informal spaces. That’s why we’re putting on this relaxed screening for anyone with sensory sensitivities.

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Jarred McGinnis: There Is No Meant to Be

Outlaw ancestors, family ghosts, a near-fatal accident, and a refusal to behave like a proper memoir: Jarred McGinnis’ There Is No Meant to Be unearths the lege…

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Shida Bazyar: The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran

Laced with secrets, sorrow, and the longing of exile, The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran tells the human story of political upheaval.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Leila Elder & Mahmud El Sayed: Future Histories

Where will the world be in 25 years? How about two centuries from now? Today, two writers with audacious imaginations are here to share their predictions.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Bias, Impartiality, and the Future of News

In an age of conflict, conspiracies, and unchecked AI generation, having news sources we can trust has never been more vital.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Speak Up: A Spoken Word Poetry Workshop with Katie Ailes & Kevin Mclean

Join poets Katie Ailes and Kevin Mclean, directors of Scotland's award-winning Loud Poets, for this inspiring spoken word poetry workshop.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Victor Mallet, Nikesh Shukla & Daniel Trilling: The Far-Right Has Risen

Across the world, the far-right is emboldened, on the rise, gathering support by demonising migrants, scapegoating minorities, and demanding the closure of bord…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Gemma Cairney: The Immortal Sisterhood

Travellers have often looked to the stars for guidance; but, for award-winning broadcaster and author Gemma Cairney, her constellation is a cluster of 12 inspir…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Close Read: Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood

In our Close Read series, a brilliant author guides you through a deep-diving discussion of a classic text or genre that’s inspired them.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

The Provocateurs: Forget the Alzheimer’s Test? / Artificial Wombs

The Provocateurs: Forget the Alzheimer’s Test? / Artificial Wombs at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Natasha Walter & Talat Yaqoob: A Feminist Response to Polycrises

Writers and activists Natasha Walter and Talat Yaqoob come together for a vital conversation on global feminism.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Alison Irvine: Barrowland

Playing Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom is a ‘Made it!’ moment for bands around the world.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Lucy Caldwell & Nell Stevens: Short Story Magic

BBC National Short Story Award-winning Lucy Caldwell (author of Openings and These Days) and Nell Stevens (author of The Original and Somerset Maugham Award-win…

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Daisy Fancourt & Wayne McGregor: The Art of Health

What if you could dance yourself smarter? Or paint away pain? This fascinating discussion between world-leading scientist Daisy Fancourt (Art Cure: The Science…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Meet the Donut Squad

Oh no… this could get messy. Someone has let Donut Squad on site, and there might just be a couple of them hanging about to take photos.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Music and Making with Wild Wings of Hope

Did you know there’s a bird called a swift which travels all the way from Edinburgh to Africa every year? Amazing, right?

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Jacqueline Wilson: Picture Imperfect

For millennials everywhere, Jacqueline Wilson is cherished for creating some of our favourite childhood characters, from Tracy Beaker to Vicky Angel.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

The Provocateurs: Ethical Innovators? / Satellites Destroy Privacy

The Provocateurs: Ethical Innovators? / Satellites Destroy Privacy at The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh

Evelyn Clarke: The Ending Writes Itself

Beginnings are tough, but endings can be murderous – just ask V E Schwab (internationally bestselling author) and Cat Clarke (acclaimed YA author and screenwrit…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Close Read: The Waves by Virginia Woolf

In our Close Read series, a brilliant author guides you through a deep-diving discussion of a classic text or genre that’s inspired them.

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Deep Listening: A Workshop with Emily Kasriel

In a society where empathetic dialogue feels increasingly rare, BBC journalist, executive coach, and mediator Emily Kasriel has developed Deep Listening: a tran…

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The Provocateurs: Your Robot Bestie / 999 WTF

The Provocateurs: Your Robot Bestie / 999 WTF at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Fergus McIntosh: The Matter of Facts

In an era of post-truth, deepfakes, AI misinformation, and underfunded newsrooms, guardians of truth are more important than ever.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Poorna Bell: She Wanted More

She Wanted More is Poorna Bell’s urgent and wise exploration of women who have shunned society’s ‘rules’ to forge their own paths, no longer settling for what o…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Schemes, Screams, and Secrets with Holly Bourne

If all the girls around you started screaming, would you laugh? Or would you run? From the searingly honest mind behind the Spinster Club series, YA author Holl…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Richard Collett & Andrew Hussey: Talking to Strangers

Do we have more in common than that which divides us? In their latest works, Andrew Hussey (Fractured France: Journey Through a Divided Nation) and Richard Coll…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

A Meditation on Memory

A Meditation on Memory at theSpace on Niddry Street, Edinburgh

theSpace on Niddry Street, Edinburgh

Michael Pollan & Anil Seth: Considering Consciousness

In A World Appears and Being You, Michael Pollan and Anil Seth ask one of the biggest questions there is: how does consciousness happen?

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Julie Farrell, Fergus Murray & Lucy Rose: Someone Like Me

Society often puts us into boxes, watering down a diversity of experiences into one singular story. Someone Like Me says: no more.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Laura Jones-Rivera & Heather McDaid: Publisher Not Found

They’ve published New York Times bestsellers, international stars, and countless debut authors.

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Ione Gamble & Philippa Snow: Icons Only

In It's Terrible the Things I Have to Do to Be Me, Philippa Snow gives us a radical study of female icons through pairs of famous women.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

The Compassion Salon: Book Festival Edition

Compassion is at the heart of community, something which social entrepreneur, healthcare academic, and author Dr Marti Balaam has nurtured in Edinburgh since 20…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Candice Carty-Williams: Queenie is Working on It

Some protagonists are so full of life, they become as real to us as friends. Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie is among the best of them.

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Scottish Comedy Legends: Greg Hemphill

Scottish Comedy Legends: Greg Hemphill at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh