Edinburgh International Book Festival
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Arts and Exhibitions Cavalcades and Galas Charity Events
Christmas and Hogmanay City Life The Film Festival The Fringe
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an annual event that runs alongside the many festivals that Edinburgh holds. The worlds greatest writers gather here to give reading of their work along with politicians giving lectures on the changing world as they see it.

Terry Waite in Edinburgh for a reading

Diva and Moon Unit Zappa at the book festival
Benjamin Zephiniah at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Ian Rankin after a reading in Edinburgh

Magnus Magnison relaxing with his pipe before a reading
There is a wealth of literary greatness at this location which is a must for young and old alike. A day for relaxing and enjoying the sun at the venue where it is held. Most people learn by reading and listening to what other people have to say.

Germane Greer at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Gore Vidal at the book festival
Irvine Welsh author of Trainspotting at book festival

Ruth Rendell mystery writer at the book festival
Jackie Collins at the Edinburgh International book Festival

George Walden after a reading at the book festival
We have the ability to agree to disagree, and that is only a small part of our life. What would we do if there were no books to read so that we can learn for ourselves?
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Index
Click the link below for the page index
Arts and Exhibitions Cavalcades and Galas Charity Events
Christmas and Hogmanay City Life The Film Festival The Fringe
Politics National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Royal Visits City Views
Festivals of Sea Music and Musicians Life in the City Picture Galleries
Written works Video Spoken Files Slide Shows Back to Front page
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