Books, "Edinburgh"

The Edinburgh Book Fringe takes place in Word Power Books and brings together writers and activists from around the world for a host of daily events of readings and discussions, all of which are free.

Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.

The world’s largest public celebration of the written word takes place in the first UNESCO City of Literature in the beautiful Charlotte Square Gardens. As well as leading Scottish and international authors, the varied programme always manages to cover poets, politicians, historians, journalists and children's authors…

A book club for gents with a lust for reading. All types of books considered.

Fletcher talks about his latest adventure book, and delves into his time working in film and TV. Ages 9+.

A free celebration of spoken word in all its forms: slams, storytelling, open mics, cabarets and a host of other events. The Minifest is organised by Inky Fingers, a grassroots spoken word events series based in Edinburgh.

Friendly, monthly Edinburgh writers' group for those interested in writing non-fiction. Most months there's discussion of a chapter or two of something a member has written, but it's always a social occasion with plenty of opportunity for literary chat.

The acclaimed writer, thinker and outspoken former bishop of Edinburgh talks about his long-awaited memoir, Leaving Alexandria. He'll be discussing the pain and exhilaration of a life lived between faith and doubt, and how, after many crises of faith, he walked away from the church.

Regular role-playing night.

The historian and writer discusses her classic autobiography of Mary, Queen of Scots, published more than 40 years ago.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Wheelaghan discusses her book, based on letters and diaries of her mother, which reveal the life of a Christian girl growing up in Nazi Germany.

The playwright and poet launches his first full-length poetry collection.

Take inspiration from the patterns of objects in the silver gallery to make your own bookmark.

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

Scroobius Pip presents a unique mix of humour and heart-wrenching explorations of the human condition as he performs his astonishingly successful spoken word show one last time at the Fringe. Also, there's a bar. Splendid.

A writing workshop suitable for writers at any stage in their career. Each session includes discussion, reading and writing of poems.

The author signs copies of books from his * Horrible Histories* series after telling a few tales.

Three spoken word and performance poets with three different styles and three different outlooks take to the stage each month.