The Edinburgh International Book Festival Programme is out!

The Edinburgh International Book Festival Programme is out!

Will Quinn Jun 19, 2026 4 min read

The Edinburgh International Book Festival programme is out and it’s bigger and better than ever, with 600 plus shows and almost as many contributors.  It’s inhabiting the Edinburgh Futures Institute…

Why we’re not covering the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025

Why we’re not covering the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025

Will Quinn Jul 28, 2025 6 min read

This year, we won’t be covering the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF).  It’s not because the limited gardens and impersonal halls of Edinburgh Futures Institute are a downgrade on the…

EIBF Review: Raymond Antrobus & Evelyn Glennie: Transcendent Sound

EIBF Review: Raymond Antrobus & Evelyn Glennie: Transcendent Sound

Annie Quinn Aug 20, 2024 3 min read
"...Antrobus’ engaging poetry and Glennie’s impressive improvisation certainly created a memorable experience." - The right event, but maybe the wrong room?
EIBF Review: Marianna Spring: Adventures in Conspiracyland

EIBF Review: Marianna Spring: Adventures in Conspiracyland

Annie Quinn Aug 15, 2024 7 min read
"Marianna shed light on the human aspect of misinformation..." - Annie Quinn takes a considered look at Marianna Spring: Adventures in Conspiracyland
theQR’s guide to the Edinburgh International Book Festival at the new Edinburgh Futures Institute

theQR’s guide to the Edinburgh International Book Festival at the new Edinburgh Futures Institute

Annie Quinn Aug 11, 2024 7 min read
Your guide to the Edinburgh International Book Festival at its new Edinburgh Futures Institute home. Tips to navigate, avoid pain points, plus our thoughts and updates.