Books

The Reverend discusses how he reconciled his old life with a more contemplative self.

Richard Coles talks to Richard Holloway at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

From arriving in London and meeting Jimmy Somerville, to Bronski Beat and Smalltown Boy.

Richard Coles talks about the future of two of the largest organisations in the UK.

The bestselling crime writer meets one of her best-known fans: Scotland’s First Minister.

McDermid also tells would-be novelists to forget about writing the perfect first chapter.

Val McDermid reveals to Nicola Sturgeon why she was undecided during the referendum.

Scotland's current Makar on stage at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Liz Lochhead offers her thoughts on working in theatre at the Book Festival.

Liz Lochhead reads a poem from her play Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off.

Liz Lochhead reads How To Be a Romantic Poet at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Modern audiences are very different, but mobile phone issues are the tip of the iceberg.

Allan Little comes on stage to accompany his wife Sheena McDonald in a reading.

From Canada and New Zealand respectively, two debut novelists to keep an eye on.

The writers discuss the poetic, playful freedoms afforded by shorter form literature.

Artist Gabriel Orozco presents two of Mexico's most highly respected authors.

The pair speak about their moving memoirs which challenge the meaning of home.

The end appears to be nigh in these two sparkling debut novels.

A special edition featuring Alexander McCall Smith, Ian Rankin and Kirsty Logan.

The author explains how Scotland's wild nature was a source of inspiration.

The creator of Rebus reveals the impact of Scotland's new Police force on his writing.

The prolific author reads from his latest novel on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 Book Club.

Comedian Brian Limond, aka Limmy, reads from his first book, Daft Wee Stories.

Brian Limond talks about the creative process of writing Daft Wee Stories.