From John Grisham & Ali Smith to live podcasts, explore Sass MacDonald's guide to the top must-see events at the 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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…

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…

"...Antrobus’ engaging poetry and Glennie’s impressive improvisation certainly created a memorable experience." - The right event, but maybe the wrong room?

"Marianna shed light on the human aspect of misinformation..." - Annie Quinn takes a considered look at Marianna Spring: Adventures in Conspiracyland