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Scottish Books Events: January 2026 – The Skinny It's a quiet month for book events but there's still some big names – Ali Smith launches her latest novel Glyph, while Madeleine Gray, Bryan Washington and Tyler Coburn all hold launches too.

In January's literary round-up, Ali Smith launches new novel Glyph with @portybooks.bsky.social, Madeleine Gray debuts her latest book Chosen Family at @lighthousebks.bsky.social, and @womenslibrary.bsky.social's Story Cafe returns

We're recruiting!

We're looking for a proactive and organised OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER for a fixed-term, part-time post.

Deadline: Thursday 8th January 2025

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YouTube video by Edinburgh CityofLiterature Great Scott! Responses to Sir Walter Scott's quotes in Edinburgh's Waverley station

Waverley is Edinburgh’s main railway station, & it’s named after Walter Scott’s bestselling 1814 novel WAVERLEY; or, ’Tis Sixty Years Since. In 2014 the @edincityoflit.bsky.social celebrated the novel’s 200th anniversary in Waverley station
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Delighted to share the Future of Books and Reading paper, which combines research insights, professional expertise, and readers' voices to highlight the enjoyable, engaging, empowering and enriching effects of reading across the lifespan. Access here: blogs.ed.ac.uk/literacylab/

Do you want to help us celebrate literature in Edinburgh? We are recruiting 2-3 new Trustees to join our Board!

Visit our website to find out more and download the Applicant Information Pack.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 5th October.

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WOMEN POETS WANTED

For a new collection that "scans the breadth of lived experience across identities, cultures & generations reflecting the richness of women’s experiences today."

Deadline: 12 Oct 25. For details/how to submit visit the RSF website:

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The Big Scottish Book Club The biggest names in fiction, non-fiction and poetry talk inspiration, influences and the joy of a good book with Damian Barr.

Lovers of books, cruisers of shelves, sniffers of hardbacks, my books tv show is back on telly tonight. Join me John Niven, Desiree Burch and Hallie Rubenhold on the Big Scottish Book Club. 1030pm. A joyful bastion of civilised chat. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...