Library: event catch-up

In an event from the 2019 festival, writer and broadcaster Kirsty Wark discusses her tale of family secrets set in the Galloway countryside, The House by the Loch.

From Russia to Italy, CJ Schüler's book follows the route of amber, taking in lost empires and the author's dark family history.

Laura Cumming joined us to discuss her bestselling memoir which explores the author's own family secrets.

A special exploration of the Galloway-set 1970s horror film.

From 2019, listen as writer and illustrator Jackie Morris discusses The Lost Words and House Without Windows. Songs by The Bookshop Band.

In a riotous event at the 2019 festival, Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir talked about his autobiography, from on-field heroics to motor neurone disease.

Stephen Rutt discusses his book on the lives of seabirds, plus an exciting new project he is taking on with the festival.

The Baillie Gifford Award-winning historian talks to Lee Randall about her account of the lives of five victims of Jack the Ripper.

May's book club featured Natalie Haynes, whose novel retells the story of Troy from the women's perspectives.

Expat Scottish writer Iain Maloney got up in the middle of the night to talk about his memoir about life in a Japanese village.

As part of our young people’s programme, WigWAM, inspirational young author and illustrator of the Mystery Club series reveals all you need to get started in comics.

Philosopher Julian Baggini discusses how the coronavirus crisis may change the way we think about and live our lives.

In this event co-hosted by The Old Bank Bookshop, Professor Ted Cowan discussed the most famous document in Scotland’s history, 700 after its signing. Catch up here.

Experience life on a Galloway farm from the comfort of your armchair with Patrick Laurie and his new book, Native.

The Sunday Times bestselling author and Wigtown Book Festival favourite joined us to discuss her new book, The Ninth Child, which matches Scottish folklore with hidden family history.