In Benedict Allen's global quest for discovery, he's been beaten up, robbed, shot at and left for dead. Don’t miss this, and many other extraordinary stories of survival from our trailblazing authors Louise Minchin, Suzanne Haywood and Amelia Dalton.

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Widely regarded as one of Britain’s very greatest novelists 'What Will Survive of Us' is an original homage to love in later life and a provocative look at infidelity, desire and what is left when we strip away every layer.
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The star of the BBC series Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics returns to Melrose to examine the role of the goddesses in the world of Greek myth, and In 'Divine Might', we meet Athene, who sprang fully formed from her father's head!
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At the wonderful TD9 Radio in Hawick today recording a series of adverts you will hear on both TD9 Radio & Galashiels-based TD1 Radio from Monday next week - featuring Alistair Moffat and his talented granddaughter Grace.
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Feeling happy, healthy, productive and content in our homes – be they castles or caravans, flat-shares or farms is more important than ever as post-Covid society changes the way we work and live.
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'The Funny Thing About Death' is a laugh-out-loud memoir of two unconventional sisters that is not afraid to ask big questions about life and death, love and loss. An event that is as entertaining as it is touching.
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16 million soldiers & 2 million civilians, were killed, wounded or maimed in enormous battles that sometimes ranged across a front that could be 100km in length. This is the second volume of Nick's magisterial, landmark history of WW1.
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'You Are Here' is David Nicholls at his very best: witty, unexpected, thoughtful, perfectly attuned to the motions of the human heart. It is a novel of first encounters, second chances and finding the way home.
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Best known for his expeditions conducted without any of the usual backup - but instead with the help of indigenous people, Ben is the only person in history to have traversed the 4500km Amazon Basin - during which he was shot at by Pablo Escobar!
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From BBC Technology correspondent to freelance journalist and podcaster, Rory has changed direction again with Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me and the BBC, a moving memoir about his unconventional childhood.
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This is a gripping, moving and important book from the superb historian, Clare Mulley. It is the hitherto untold story of a fearless resistance fighter in World War Two, Elzbieta Zawacka.

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Suzi invented the Ziggy Stardust haircut and went on to influence the classic Bowie look. She married guitar legend Mick Ronson and was there when everything exploded. Are you an alligator? Don’t miss this.
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How many famous faces can you name appearing at this year's Borders Book Festival? No cheating...VAR in action!
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BAILLIE GIFFORD CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME
SAT 15 & SUN 16 JUNE
Join us for a fun-filled weekend for all ages. Harmony Orchard is a beautiful family-friendly space to relax and have fun in. There’s space to play, free activities and a food village!

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⚠️WE’RE RECRUITING ⚠️
We’re looking for enthusiastic Event Staff to warmly welcome our festivalgoers, keep our audiences safe, and give support to ensure smoothly running of the festival. Sound like you? More information 👇
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We launched our 2024 programme this morning in the company of ITV Border recording for tonight's Lookaround - then retreated to Marmions, with our many friends & sponsors, to chat about good times to come over jam scones & fine coffee.

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It’s nearly here …our festival programme is officially out on Wednesday 24 April! Expect everything from History and the Future, Current Affairs and Geopolitics, to Sport and Food, Entertainment and Music, along with the very best of Fiction. #BBF2024 #WordsComeAlive