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Frank Bruno

Boxing legend Bruno pens new book

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: Is it worth £89.99?

Zhang Pu arrived in the UK in the early 1990s and obtained a master’s degree

Ad Feature Chinese-language novel 'A Tibetan Girl Called Ata' released in English

Three event rooms at The Balmoral hotel have been rebranded with the names of literary icons, including Sir Ian Rankin's legendary character Rebus.

Sir Ian Rankin spots 'Rebus'-themed room at The Balmoral Hotel

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

I'm buying the Yoto Mini for my son this summer and here's why I love it so much

The Yoto Mini is my summer travel essential

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Harriet MacMillan is director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature.

'Readers in residence' to appear around Edinburgh

John Grisham has sold more than 450 million books worldwide.

Bestselling author John Grisham to speak at Edinburgh book festival

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

A free Audible offer could be the best way to tackle your reading list

Hibs supporter and author Isaac Callan with his debut book 'Hibernian Heroes'.

New book about Hibs finally ending their 114-year Scottish Cup wait
New book looks back on memorable day at Hampden a decade ago
Kevin Quinn

Peter Burns - winner of the Barnes and Noble Children's Book Award for School of Thieves - US title.

'A dream come true': Edinburgh author's major US book award win

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

Audible is giving away 30 days of audiobooks completely free

Martyn Bryson co-owner of The Cookbook Shop in Edinburgh, Scotland's only dedicated culinary bookseller.

“We launched cookbook shop in Edinburgh and got support from Nigella!”

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Midlothian writer Colin Burnett has released 'Family Man - The Third Book of Aldo'.

Midlothian author releases third book in Edinburgh-set trilogy

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Shopkeeper Shaun Baskind outside his new Trainspotting-inspired books shop Choose Books on Newhaven Road in Edinburgh.

Inside Edinburgh’s new Trainspotting-themed bookshop: Choose Books

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

Alan and Janani have run the shop for over eight years

Bookshop run by prize-winning poet to close after eight years

Elvis Shakespeare in Leith Walk will close its doors for good on March 29

Popular record store to close after 20 years

Topping & Company has been at home at the top of Leith Walk for the past seven years and has delighted readers across the city with its packed store, which sprawls over two floors. The store often hosts chats and events featuring prominent authors, with the store becoming somewhat of a pilgrimage for readers in Edinburgh. Topping & Company is open seven days per week 9am-9pm.

10 of Edinburgh's best bookshops according to our readers
It’s World Book Day 2026 and readers have been choosing their most beloved Edinburgh bookshops to celebrate.
Heather Carrick

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

This free trial unlocks access to more than 900,000 audiobooks

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With The Sad Eyes.

Christina Applegate talks MS & Brad Pitt in memoir - listen on Audible

Research of 2,000 mums and dads of kids aged three to 12 revealed 35 per cent don’t believe hearing a story has the same impact as reading print books.

Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals

Two Edinburgh book shops are in the running for the industry award

Two bookshops in the running for Independent Bookshop of the Year

Quirky bookshop that started life in a Tardis set to open all night

A goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

Author William Haddow with his three 'Leithers' books.

Leith's history brought to life thanks to trilogy of 'Leithers' books

The Guinness World Records book is an annual institution for many families - and it's never been cheaper

Best day of the year to buy the Guinness World Records 2026 book

Scotland's only dedicated cookbook shop is set to open on Haddington Place in Edinburgh early next year.

Scotland’s only dedicated cookbook shop to open in the New Year

Parents say that things like shape sorters and car garages do not hold their childrens' lasting interest.

From teddies to instruments - toys that lose kids’ attention fastest

From Scotland, With Love tells the story of Edinburgh Direct Aid, founded in response the Bosnian War and still going strong today, providing humanitarian relief around the world from its depot in Granton

New book tells story of Edinburgh charity going into war zones

Prestonpans Library is a Carnegie building with funds gifted to the community to build it by Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Library fines for overdue books to be scrapped in East Lothian

SpudMan's book has never been cheaper

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

Over a quarter of Brits turn into a ‘cosy comfort seeker’ as soon as the season starts to shif

Best things about autumn revealed - including crunchy leaves

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

Corstorphine resident Sian McSorley and her daughter Cara-Maria were involved in the creation of the book What is MS to Me?

New book helps to explain Multiple Sclerosis to children

From Jane Austen to Jules Verne and J.R.R. Tolkien; what are some of the most valuable first-edition books sitting on bookshelves in 2025?

10 expensive first-edition children's books that could be in your loft

Many of the old classics have stuck around on Scotland's reading list, but there have been some new additions too

Which books are on the Nationals English reading list for 2025

Alan Gill has written a black comedy crime thriller set in the West End

New crime novel exposes Capital's eccentric underbelly

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible’s three-month free trial ends very soon – here’s how to get it

404 Ink duo Heather McDaid (left) and Laura Jones (right)

Award winning Edinburgh book publisher announces it is closing down

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

James McAvoy has narrated The Sandman, one of Audible’s many blockbuster titles

Scottish-narrated audiobooks to stream for free this summer

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible free for 3 months with Prime – save £100 on best-sellers

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

Christian Aid booksale gifted tiny book by historian aged 11

Classic children's titles are down in price in the Amazon Book Sale event

Children’s classic books up to 70% off in Amazon Book Sale

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