What happens when we read? What is it that we get from losing ourselves in a novel? Does reading actually improve our wellbeing?
Join a special guest for this special event for Cymera, as they explores the impact of being a reader by sharing some of her favourite books and the influence they have had in her life.
They will be in conversation with Philippa Cochrane who is the Head of Reading Communities at Scottish Book Trust. We will also be joined by Dr Sarah McGeown from the University of Edinburgh who will share some of the fascinating insights into these questions from the ongoing Reading and Wellbeing research project.
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Theatre
Price: £5.50/£3 concession - In Person - or £5.50 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
This event will be followed by a book signing in the Signing Space above the Festival Bookshop.
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