On certain days I wonder whether posting a dairy entry is of any worth. I ummed and awwed over posting one today because my day at EdBookFest was, until evening at least, largely quiet and uneventful. And then when things did liven up - and boy, … [Read more...]
2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival set to be biggest yet
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The 2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival was launched yesterday in the oppulent surroundings of the Signet Library in Parliment Square, Edinburgh. Festival Director, Nick Barley promises that this year's Book Festival will be a 'showcase for … [Read more...]
Thank you EdBookFest, you’ve been amazing!
September 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
I've posted my last diary entry for this year's EdBookFest (I still have reports to post), but I couldn't leave it without thanking all those who have touched my heart and soul over these past couple of weeks. You already know of the authors who have … [Read more...]
EdBookFest 2011 Diary: Day #9 – Satirical Tenderloin and Champions
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Note: remember to scroll down to the bottom for picture highlights from the day. And so it was that I entered my second week of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, with only a single event on my schedule - Tim Binding and John Butler in a … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Foli-yum Society
August 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Foli-yum Society, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. Always great to see a nice book display, but it doesn't really get much more opulent than this, the Folio Society section at EdBookFest. Looks like the Douglas Adams fans were in early … [Read more...]
EdBookFest 2011 Diary: Day #2 – Meeting Tobias
August 15, 2011 By 6 Comments
Day #2 of EdBookFest, and my first full day in Charlotte Square. and oh boy, what a day. If you ever needed any convincing that Edinburgh is place to be in August if you're a book fan, then hopefully this diary entry will convince you. Zoë and … [Read more...]