Eat Your Words
What could be better than a good book, great food, the chance to meet a favourite author and like-minded people? All of the above happening in Edinburgh, you say?

Gourmet Reads - Edinburgh City Libraries
Joining forces with the Apex Hotels in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City Libraries hosted a series called Gourmet Reads - a chance to meet fellow readers and a favourite author over dinner. Writers including Ian Rankin, Doug Johnstone and Alex Gray have featured as speakers.Visit site

Gliterary Lunches
The concept of Gliterary Lunches grew out of a love of three things; good books, good food and good company. Gliterary Lunches usually offer a gourmet three-course lunch and the opportunity to hear two award-winning authors talk about their books and inspirations.Visit site

Societea
The inaugural speaker at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh and The Pompadour by Galvin Societea was the Edinburgh writer Sara Sheridan. The ‘inspiring ladies afternoons’ feature a Champagne afternoon tea in one of the loveliest interiors in Edinburgh.Visit site

Valvona & Crolla
Valvona & Crolla is an Edinburgh institution beginning life as a glorious deli and expanding to include seriously chic eateries and shops around town. Mary Contini - the Director of V&C - is a well-known writer published by Edinburgh's Birlinn so there are usually book-related events in their programme.Visit site