Edinburgh Fringe 2015 highlights: Books
As the curtain rises on Edinburgh’s annual carnival of culture, our critic selects some of the most exciting literary events to attend this August.
Carol Ann Duffy
Spend an evening with Glasgow-born Duffy as she reads verse from her time as Poet Laureate, plus some old favourites, accompanied by musician John Sampson.
Aug 16
Andrew O’Hagan: When a Soldier Comes Home
Booker-longlisted O’Hagan talks about his fifth novel, The Illuminations, the story of how grandmother Anne and her grandson Luke confront a mystery from Anne’s past.
Aug 28
Tracey Thorn: Getting Vocal About Singing
The Everything but the Girl singer lifts the lid on life as a pop star as she recounts tales from her hit memoir, Bedsit Disco Queen, and her new book, Naked at the Albert Hall.
Aug 28
Irvine Welsh: Ah’ve No Spoken to the Wee Radge in ma Puff!
The Trainspotting author reveals the origins of his latest book, A Decent Ride, which revisits one of his best-loved characters, Juice, the drug dealer, gonzo porn star and waster.
Aug 29
Edinburgh International Book Festival, Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh (0845 373 5888; edbookfest.co.uk), August 15 -31
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