TWO-FOR-ONE TICKETS TO EVENTS AT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
The edinburgh International Book Festival runs from August 11-27, bringing hundreds of authors to the heart of the capital.
We’re giving our readers an exclusive two-for-one offer to five fantastic events. Save up to £12 on each of the adult events and £5 on the family shows.
For more information and full listings of festival shows, visit www.edbookfest.co.uk. MY GRANDAD, MANDELA Monday, August 13, 17.00, £5, Ages 5+ IN the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, his two great-grandchildren have asked their grandmother Zindzi 15 questions about her iconic father. Discover the amazing story of a hero from a child’s perspective as the Mandela family comes to edinburgh.
JUNE SARPONG
Wednesday, August 15, 11.45, £12 (£10) IN her impassioned book Diversify, renowned broadcaster June Sarpong draws on research from Oxford University and the London School of economics to make a compelling case that actively seeking the unfamiliar is the key to a brighter future. She discusses her ideas.
KATE MOSSE
Friday, August 17, 11.45, £12 (£10) The Burning Chambers is the first volume in a new epic series by bestselling author Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth. Ranging across 300 years, from the 16th century in Mosse’s beloved Languedoc through to 19th-century southern Africa, it contains hidden secrets, danger, love, betrayal and blood.
GREG WISE
Saturday, August 18, 11.45, £12 (£10) WheN film executive Clare Wise was diagnosed with cancer, she began a candid, tender diary. When she became too ill, her actor brother Greg continued it until after her death. Not That Kind of Love is the life-affirming result. Join star of The Crown Greg Wise as he talks to Sally Magnusson about his sister’s story.
TONY ADAMS
Sunday, August 19, 18.45, £12 (£10) A SeRIAL winner with Arsenal, captaining his team to four league titles, Tony Adams had a glittering career tarnished by an addiction to alcohol. In Sober, he explains how Arsène Wenger’s arrival at the club helped him kick the booze and inspired him to set up his charity, Sporting Chance. Adams shares his story with Pat Nevin.