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There are events for just about every age and interest at the Book Festival, bringing readers and writers together for inspiration, entertainment and discussion. Around 1000 authors appear in over 800 events, including novelists, poets, scientists, sportsmen, illustrators, comics creators, historians, musicians, biographers, Nobel and Booker prize-winners and many more besides.

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    Unbound

    After Dark

    Tuesday 15 August 9:00pm - 11:00pm

    Unbound
    A night of unsettling stories and music – when the thrills become terrifying, dark, brooding shadows grow and our dreams become nightmares. Come hear two of Argentina’s most exciting new writers, Mariana Enriquez, author of the gothic Things We Lost...
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    Andrew O'Hagan

    Scotland, Your Scotland

    Wednesday 16 August 10:00am - 11:00am

    Andrew O'Hagan Sold Out
    Why not try? Alexander Betts & Sarah Harper Alexander Betts & Sarah Harper Crossing Continents Mon 21 Aug 5:45pm - 6:45pm

    Pet Problems with Adam Hargreaves

    Age 4-7

    Wednesday 16 August 10:00am - 11:00am

    Pet Problems with Adam Hargreaves
    Adam Hargreaves, son of the Mr Men creator, presents the first book in his whimsical series, Molly Mischief: My Perfect Pet. Molly wants a pet elephant but he is far too big and clumsy. Hear Adam read from his very funny story, see him re-create some of...
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    Nairn's Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Wednesday 16 August 10:00am - 10:30am

    Nairn's Are You Sitting Comfortably? Sold Out
    Why not try? The Pavee and the Buffer Girl The Pavee and the Buffer Girl Families & 8+ Thu 24 Aug 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    Ten at Ten

    Wednesday 16 August 10:00am - 10:10am

    Ten at Ten
    A small yet perfectly formed reading from one of our Festival authors to start your day. Check the screen in the Entrance Tent to see who's reading today.

    A Piece of You

    Wednesday 16 August 10:00am - 5:30pm

    A Piece of You
    A Piece of You is an intimate performance for up to three people at a time; a private chamber concert for you and your friends or family. Award-winning performance artist, cellist and composer Greg Sinclair turns your innermost thoughts into your very...

    Jim Carruth & Thomas A Clark

    Lie of the Land

    Wednesday 16 August 10:15am - 11:15am

    Jim Carruth & Thomas A Clark
    In Farm by the Shore, the Fife-based poet Thomas A Clark pens a tribute to the wildness of the Scottish landscape. Black Cart is the second poetry collection from Jim Carruth, the Glasgow Makar who has been nominated for numerous awards. For lovers of...

    Linda Grant

    Snapshot of Post-War Britain

    Wednesday 16 August 10:30am - 11:30am

    Linda Grant
    Journalist, Orange Prize-winner and Man Booker-shortlisted author Linda Grant turns her attention to 1950s Britain with the Second World War over but far from forgotten. In her new novel The Dark Circle, we meet a brother and sister who have been sent...
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    James Hawes

    How Europe’s Future Connects to Germany’s Past

    Wednesday 16 August 10:30am - 11:30am

    James Hawes Sold Out
    Why not try? David Bellos David Bellos The Novel of the Century Sat 26 Aug 5:45pm - 6:45pm

    A Stone's Throw

    Families & 7+

    Wednesday 16 August 10:30am - 11:30am

    A Stone's Throw
    Giddy Aunt Theatre use live music, storytelling and puppetry to explore our responsibility to the planet in their inventive and entertaining show. After a girl knocks the sun from the sky, plants start to die and the temperature drops. Follow the girl's...

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