Director of Glasgow’s Aye Write! Festival, Karen Cunningham gives a sneak preview into what’s going on at this year’s festival. Taking place at the Mitchell Library, Aye Write! will be celebrating the legacy left behind by Scottish writer Iain Banks, paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, and encouraging debate about the upcoming Scottish Independence referendum, as well offering a whole host of author talks and events.

Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival was founded in 2005, and since 2007 has been an annual fixture on Glasgow’s culture calendar.

Aye Write! celebrates the best in national, international and local writing, and annually brings national and local speakers to Glasgow’s iconic Mitchell Library, allowing audiences to enjoy appearances from big name writers and emerging talent alike.

Aye Write! Book Festival is on at the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, from the 4th – 12th April 2014.