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Dundee Book Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup, Featuring Nicola Sturgeon and Renowned Authors

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The Dundee Book Festival, set to take place from June 12 to 15, has announced its full programme, boasting an impressive array of events featuring local and international authors. High-profile attendees include former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who will chair a discussion on witchcraft in Scotland, and the Fun Lovin' Crime Writers, a band comprising top authors Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Luca Veste, and Chris Brookmyre. Local authors, such as Gary Robertson, professors Chris Whatley and Jim Tomlinson, poet Andy Jackson, and doctor and poet Jen Dunn, will also make appearances alongside notable journalists John MacKay and Hugo Rifkind.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dundee Book Festival will feature over 30 events, including discussions, concerts, and book launches, taking place from June 12 to 15.
  • Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, will chair an event on witchcraft in Scotland, featuring Claire Mitchell KC and Zoe Venditozzi, founders of the Witches of Scotland campaign.
  • The Fun Lovin' Crime Writers, a band comprising Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Luca Veste, and Chris Brookmyre, will kick off the festival with a gig on June 12.
  • Local authors, such as Gary Robertson, professors Chris Whatley and Jim Tomlinson, poet Andy Jackson, and doctor and poet Jen Dunn, will participate in various events.
  • The festival will include a three-course meal and book launch featuring local legend Fraser Reid, who owns a fruit and veg shop on Perth Road.
  • Most events are ticketed at £5, with the exception of the gig and the three-course meal.

Statistics:

  • Over 30 events will take place during the Dundee Book Festival from June 12 to 15.
  • The festival will feature a diverse range of events, including discussions, concerts, and book launches.
  • Nicola Sturgeon will chair a discussion on witchcraft in Scotland on June 13.
  • The Fun Lovin' Crime Writers' gig on June 12 is the first event of the festival.
  • There will be a three-course meal and book launch featuring local legend Fraser Reid.

Sources:

  • "Dundee Book Festival: Full programme launched with over 30 events announced" (availability on demand)
  • "Nicola Sturgeon to chair witchcraft discussion at Dundee Book Festival" (The Courier)

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