Now safely ensconced in its new family friendly summer holiday slot, and under the direction of local book buff Brid McKibben, the 2011 Inverness Book Festival will build on the successes of previous years. Expect the usual mix of local authors, Scottish and UK writers and surprise guests.

Add to that, even more stuff for kids, including the brilliant Bookbug Rhymetimes and daily activities run by our Arts Ed gang and you've got a recipe for happy, contented readers, big or small.

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