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Queen pays tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper at literary festival

Camilla quoted the ‘queen of the bonkbuster’ who has died aged 88.

Evening Standard

Tariq Ashkanani announced as winner of 2025 McIlvanney Prize

The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival runs until September 14.

Evening Standard

Sir Ian Rankin among writers shortlisted for 2025 McIlvanney prize

The prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing and is named after William McIlvanney, often described as the godfather of Tartan Noir.

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Whisky selected by Ian Rankin to be released for Bloody Scotland festival

A SINGLE cask whisky selected by renowned Scottish author Ian Rankin is set to be released to mark this year's Bloody Scotland crime writing…

The National (Scotland)

The fate of Rebus is finally revealed after epic fan wait — and it's good news!

Richard Rankin will return as John Rebus

WhatToWatch

Rebus set to return as BBC Scotland renews show for second series

THE BBC’s adaptation of Ian Rankin’s best-selling Rebus novels is being renewed for another series, the broadcaster has announced ...

The National (Scotland)

BBC confirms fan favourite show will return for second series

Richard Rankin’s portrayal of the hard-bitten Edinburgh detective first aired in spring last year

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Rebus returning to TV screens as BBC renews show for a second series

Richard Rankin’s portrayal of the hard-bitten Edinburgh detective first aired in spring last year.

Evening Standard

Camilla laments library closures in visit to Edinburgh community hub

The Queen met authors Sir Ian Rankin and Gillian Flynn at the newly-launched Ratho Library.

Evening Standard

Scottish author Ian Rankin teases return of famous detective Rebus

Crime writer Ian Rankin has said he hopes his famous detective John Rebus will return in the future, though he will not be in his next book

The National (Scotland)

Rebus may return in future, Sir Ian Rankin says

His next book will still be a crime novel.

Evening Standard

Line-up unveiled for crime writing festival with guest programmer Sir Ian Rankin

The festival takes place in Stirling in September.

Evening Standard

BBC still to reveal future of its 100% Rotten Tomatoes rated cop drama after a year

Rebus' future in doubt as 12 months pass since the first series

WhatToWatch

Sir Ian Rankin becomes first guest programmer for crime writing festival

The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival takes place in Stirling in September.

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‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more

From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year

The National (Scotland)

Pair of 'iconic' Edinburgh pubs put on market for £1 million each

AN “iconic” Edinburgh pub has gone up for sale – with offers of around £1 million expected ...

The Guardian - UK

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in October

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month

The Guardian - UK

Publishing’s ‘Super Thursday’ includes books by Boris Johnson, Stanley Tucci and Kate Mosse

A total of 1,900 titles are being published today, including a Rebus from Ian Rankin, memoir from Miranda Hart and children’s fiction by AF Steadman

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‘Are you good in bed?’ Jilly Cooper on horses, lefties and which fictional character she would like to sleep with

As her much-loved story Rivals is turned into a lavish Disney+ production, the author answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including David Tennant, Caitlin Moran and Gillian Anderson

The National (Scotland)

Ian Rankin on how death of his mother led to bestselling Rebus series

SCOTTISH author Ian Rankin explained why the death of his mother when he was just a teenager may have led him to his most famous character from his…

The Guardian - UK

Rebus: A Game Called Malice review – Rankin’s fine-dining detective faces corpses between courses

Rebus fans will relish Ian Rankin and Simon Reade’s play in which the spiky Scottish cop must solve a crime at a posh dinner party

Evening Standard

King won’t slow down’ or ‘do what he’s told, Queen says

Camilla told author Lee Child that the King is ‘doing fine’.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the heroes of D-day vividly brought to life

Remarkable footage from the beaches of Normandy. Plus, folk horror creepiness and Scooby Doo stylings in Doctor Who. Here’s what to watch this evening

Louder

“Music is built into Rebus. Early on he listens to jazz; then I thought, ‘Why not give him my record collection?’” Ian Rankin on the prog soundtrack to his fictional cop’s life

Hi-fi freak who never got over Hawkwind explains what he listens to while he works – and revels in the joy of putting a Mogwai joke in one of his books

WhatToWatch

Ian Rankin offers an update on the second season of Rebus

Rebus has received positive reviews from viewers and critics alike

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