Photograph by Jim Barton
I was fortunate to attend many different events at the book festival this year but these are my highlights:
Ian Stephen and Philip Hoare shared their passion for sailing and the sea. Ian read from his brilliant new book Waypoints (I bought a copy and am looking forward to diving in) and Philip talked about his wonderful obsession with whales.
A ten minute reading at 10am by Yrsa Sigurdardottir had me enthralled by her new novel The Legacy.
The Bosco Theatre on George Street was venue for a remarkable poetry performance by Scottish poets Jenny Lindsay and Michael Pedersen who were joined by poets from Australia Luka Lesson and Omar Musa.
I also attended a workshop offered by Elizabeth Reeder which discussed the novel Skating to Antarctica by Jenny Diski. Another one for my reading list.
the writer is a lonely hunter 
I’m not sure I dare go to an event like that – my current tbr list will last me years!
Buying books is all too tempting!