Some of the famous faces taking to the stage for the Aye Write Book Festival.Some of the famous faces taking to the stage for the Aye Write Book Festival.
Some of the famous faces taking to the stage for the Aye Write Book Festival.

Aye Write 2023: Here are 10 famous faces appearing at Glasgow's book festival this year - from Ruby Wax to Frankie Boyle

Glasgow’s celebration of the written word is back with a packed and varied programme including a fair few star guests.

More than 120 events involving 175 authors from Scotland and beyond are set to showcase a broad range of subjects and genres at the Aye Write festival from May 19-28.

The talks, readings and discussions will take place at the Mitchell Library and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, with tickets on sale now by clicking here.

Festival organisers say that: “A range of current topics and cultural themes underpin our carefully curated programme, with content focusing on subjects as diverse as the cost-of-living crisis, the war in Ukraine, health and wellbeing, the environment and climate crisis, today’s political environment in the UK, sport, and the criminal justice system.”

Here are 10 of the well kent faces making an appearance at this year’s event – and what they’ll be talking about.

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