Organisers of the Edinburg International Book Festival have created a special online edition of the Book Festival for 2020!

Made up of more than 100 events for adults, families and children, the programme will feature both live and pre-recorded conversations with leading writers, poets and artists from around the world. From Saturday 15 to Monday 31 August, the event will be available for free on their website and YouTube channel.

Nick Barley, Director says: “The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a crucial part of the literary year for Scottish and British writers and publishers, and we felt strongly that we needed to showcase the very best writing and ideas despite not being able to come together in Charlotte Square Gardens in Edinburgh this August.We are very excited to bring the essence of our wonderful Festival to our loyal supporters – and new audiences – by presenting live online events for the first time ever in a series of ambitious, innovative and exciting conversations.