…What we talk about when we talk about Anne Frank by Nathan Englander One of the brilliant things about the Book Festival is the opportunity it allows to discover new writers. Nathan Englander is one such writer for me. He … Continue reading Currently Reading…

It’s worse than waiting for Christmas, but infinitely more rewarding. The wooden walkways, the yurt, the bookshop, the author sightings, the vastly inflated prices in the cafe. I am always amazed and delighted at the physical transformation of Charlotte Square. Last night … Continue reading Edinburgh Book Festival 2012

I was introduced to Morag Edward briefly at the Book Festival when I was dashing to get a bottle of water before the Geoff Dyer event. Chris Scott, literary paparazzo was holding court and collared me mid-dash. I didn’t get a chance to speak to Morag or find out what she does, but I came across her blog via Twitter and love, love, love her sketches; especially this one of the feet. Continue reading Morag Edward