Join us this August at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Explore the world, in words at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The biggest public celebration of words and stories in the world, the Book Festival takes place every August in the heart of Scotland's capital. With hundreds of events featuring authors from around the globe, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Book Festival.
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Joshua Wong: Hong Kong’s Champion for Democracy
Working with Words: Inside the New York Times Crossword
Outriders: Mariana Enriquez & Kevin MacNeil (2017 Event)
Thomas Keneally at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Billy-Ray Belcourt & Mary Jean Chan: Words Will Set You Free
Ben Okri at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
John Pilger
Stripped Comic Fair Film 2013
Nadine Aisha Jassat & Tsitsi Dangarembga: Outriders Africa Following in their Footsteps
David Mitchell with Sam Amidon: The Music of Utopia Avenue