What a coup! William Boyd is coming to Melrose. We can’t wait to hear about his new book Waiting for Sunrise, a thrilling novel set in Vienna during the First World War
Read more...So far it's been quite a year for Mark! A dramatic and nearly deadly adventure on the high seas, then on to happier times with his recent wedding!
Read more...Iain Banks comes back to the Borders to tell us about his highly anticipated new novel, Stonemouth, always entertaining, Iain’s event is certainly not to be missed…
Read more...Chris Brookmyre is in Melrose for his third visit with his new book, ‘When the Devil Drives’ and will no doubt have the audience hanging on his every word and roaring with laughter at his edgy humour – a tricky feat when discussing a crime novel!
Read more...Join festival patron Rory Bremner as he chats to news man Charles Glass, takes part in Melrose Mastermind, is in discussion with James Naughtie and Kirsty Wark and interviews Ed Smith.
Read more...To what extent do we control our own destiny? Can those who have risen to the top really say it was all down to them? Is lucky success somehow less deserving?
Read more...How lucky are we to have Patrick Gale visiting us this year – a real favourite in the Book Festival office.
Read more...From Dr Who to Indiana Jones and Valmont, Isla Blair enjoys an incredibly varied acting career, however Isla’s book, A Tiger’s Wedding focuses on her fascinating early life.
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