Books for Kids

The Festival Bookshop is located in the beautiful old Fire Station building on Lauriston Place. It is open daily from 9:30–21:30 during the Book Festival and stocks titles by all our visiting authors, including an area dedicated to children, sponsored by Baillie Gifford. Stacked to the rafters with hundreds of titles, from classic picture books for budding readers through to contemporary teen fiction, it truly is an Aladdin's Cave.

Exploring the books, browsing and reading in the bookshop is thoroughly encouraged and there are also frequent book signings and chances to meet your favourite authors. Pop in, stay a while and enjoy the Festival environment.