Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country.

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About Book Week Scotland
People of all ages and walks of life come together to share and enjoy books and reading.
Gies the goss!
Help us make Book Week Scotland event better next year. Tell us what you thought about this year's programme
Digital Festival
Catch up on all the amazing online content we shared during this year's Book Week Scotland

Celebrate Book Week Scotland online, with livestreamed events, a new podcast, social media challenges and more

Ian Rankin in conversation with Stuart MacBride
Watch now on Facebook Live
The Book Week Scotland Podcast
Enjoy a book festival from the comfort of your own headphones
Writing. . . His Bloody Project
Graeme Macrae Burnet discusses his Booker Prize shortlisted novel
Authors Live: The Gruffalo in Scots and Gaelic
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo with a very special Authors Live broadcast
Changing the Conversation
We asked authors what they would change the conversation around
Authors Live: Nikesh Shukla
Hear about his new novel The Boxer, the impact of racism, and how sport can enrich young peoples' lives.
Watch Alex T Smith illustrate famous Scots words
Join the Book Week Scotland Digital Festival
Read Blether
Real life stories from across Scotland
50 Word Fiction
Write a story about a conversation

Book Week Scotland wouldn’t be possible without the passion, creativity and hard work of the organisations who get involved.

Our partners
We wouldn't be able to run Book Week Scotland without the help and support of partners form across the country
Event resources for Book Week Scotland partners
Find the Book Week Scotland handbook as well as posters, logos, evaluation support and more