# piper (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover piper. Page: Feed: --- ## [Satan Is Not Sovereign](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17424996/satan-is-not-sovereign) _2026-08-21 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Can the devil act outside Christ’s rule? John Piper opens Mark 1:27 to show that evil spirits obey Jesus’s command. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17740/media/9a15bd97-00cf-4f0d-a9b2-b7d5844472e4/20260821-en-satan-is-not-sovereign.mp3?ts=1786369548) ## 503. 2026 Gladstone Cup Equitation Champion Emi Richard _2026-08-21 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Emi Richard is a top junior hunter/jumper and equitation rider from Middlefield, Connecticut, competing out of Zone 1. At 16, Emi Richard has accomplished more in her Junior career than most equestrians achieve in a lifetime. A gifted catch-rider, she has built a reputation for her adaptability in the irons and her deep connection with the horses and ponies she pilots. In June… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19678359-503-2026-gladstone-cup-equitation-champion-emi-richard.mp3) ## [Your Worst Enemies Serve Christ](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17423757/your-worst-enemies-serve-christ) _2026-08-20 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Are fallen powers outside Christ’s rule? John Piper opens Colossians 1:9–20 to show that even spiritual powers serve to magnify the glory of Jesus. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17739/media/0154ebe3-ee33-4d9d-933a-409f2aa7adf1/20260820-en-your-worst-enemies-serve-christ.mp3?ts=1786128198) ## [Christ Over Every Calamity](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17422815/christ-over-every-calamity) _2026-08-19 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Where is Christ when calamity strikes? John Piper shows from Colossians 1:9–20 how Christ rules over all things for his glory. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17736/media/13ff69b1-c2ce-4c14-af76-462966a8c6fc/20260819-en-christ-over-every-calamity.mp3?ts=1786027277) ## [How the Spirit Persuades Us](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17422110/how-the-spirit-persuades-us) _2026-08-18 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ How do we know the gospel is true? John Piper opens 1 John 5:7–11 to show how the Spirit himself confirms the gospel by giving us life. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17733/media/eac10c7b-dcee-4c57-af59-d2d628eb4281/20260818-en-how-the-spirit-persuades-us.mp3?ts=1785261468) ## August 16, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Becky Piper \[Matthew 15:10-28\] _2026-08-17 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19660695-august-16-2026-sermon-pastor-becky-piper-matthew-15-10-28.mp3) ## [Does Paul Deserve Our Trust?](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17420664/does-paul-deserve-our-trust) _2026-08-17 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Should we believe Paul’s words? John Piper opens Galatians 1:11–24 to show why Paul’s testimony about Christ can be trusted. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17732/media/2dae2ff0-4446-4c0d-9f52-eddf437a95c3/20260817-en-does-paul-deserve-our-trust.mp3?ts=1785258074) ## [Blackwaterfoot](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/blackwaterfoot-202) _2026-08-15 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ Orginally published in Gutter 17, Winter 2017. ## [Scripture Cannot Be Broken](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17417982/scripture-cannot-be-broken) _2026-08-14 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ What did Jesus believe about the Bible? John Piper opens John 10:33–36 to show why Jesus’s trust in God’s word must become ours. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17725/media/99eaeb30-20ae-48f6-b5f2-b15e31b09fda/20260814-en-scripture-cannot-be-broken.mp3?ts=1785250967) ## 502. Plaidcast in Person from Spy Coast Farm- Dr. Michele Frazer, DVM, Berry Porter, & Eleanor Rudnicki _2026-08-13 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michele Frazer, DVM, is a board-certified equine veterinarian at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky — one of the world's oldest and most respected equine veterinary practices — where she holds dual diplomate status in two of the most demanding specialties in veterinary medicine. A diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19644407-502-plaidcast-in-person-from-spy-coast-farm-dr-michele-frazer-dvm-berry-porter-eleanor-rudnicki.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GxOuDKsGEZzI) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Can We Trust the Text?](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17417111/can-we-trust-the-text) _2026-08-13 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Can we trust the Bible’s words? John Piper opens 2 Timothy 3:16 to show why the original text matters for our confidence in Scripture’s content. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17724/media/5db19d10-7412-4702-9662-a38f42144c9c/20260813-en-can-we-trust-the-text.mp3?ts=1785250414) ## [How the New Testament Became a Book](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17415950/how-the-new-testament-became-a-book) _2026-08-12 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Why did the church need the New Testament? John Piper shows from Hebrews 1:1–2 how Christ’s authority gave rise to apostolic Scripture. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17722/media/257dbc60-b47b-4b16-b84a-3ef49751b6d5/20260812-en-how-the-new-testament-became-a-book.mp3?ts=1785249710) ## [The Bible Jesus Read](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17414583/the-bible-jesus-read) _2026-08-11 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Where did Jesus look to find God’s words? John Piper opens Luke 24:44 to show that the Old Testament was Christ’s Bible. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17720/media/4bd5dfae-71c5-4fb1-ba1f-faea087604e2/20260811-en-the-bible-jesus-read.mp3?ts=1785247268) ## August 9, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Joel Pakan \[Matthew 14:22-33\] _2026-08-10 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19628294-august-9-2026-sermon-pastor-joel-pakan-matthew-14-22-33.mp3) ## August 2, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Becky Piper \[Matthew 14:13-21\] _2026-08-10 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19628216-august-2-2026-sermon-pastor-becky-piper-matthew-14-13-21.mp3) ## July 26, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Becky Piper \[Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52\] _2026-08-10 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19628151-july-26-2026-sermon-pastor-becky-piper-matthew-13-31-33-44-52.mp3) ## [God Defines Truth](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17411196/god-defines-truth) _2026-08-10 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Who gets to define spiritual reality? John Piper opens 1 John 2:23 to show why God’s truth centers on Christ and excludes every rival claim to authority. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17717/media/789f2ae2-0572-492f-ab62-181f8003cb22/20260810-en-god-defines-truth.mp3?ts=1785245073) ## [When God Became My Song](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17405457/when-god-became-my-song) _2026-08-08 · Marshall Segal · Messages by Desiring God_ Marshall Segal | God’s presence makes heaven worth wanting. Because of his salvation, Christians not only rest in him and trust in him but sing to him. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17705/media/0ee72230-f8e5-4f1b-ad2d-dfeff0e4c827/20260808-en-when-god-became-my-song-why-we-sing.mp3?ts=1785178887) ## [vi: an old salt](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/vi-an-old-salt-34c) _2026-08-08 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ I’m still traveling so here’s a poem from "Mountain Retreats", out now on Isobar Press ## Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Hailey Enyon and Sophia Donald by Taylor Harris Insurance Services _2026-08-07 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with researcher Janet Jones, Ph.D. about her new book, A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey Into the Equine Mind . Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Hailey Eynon and Sophia Donald, aboard their mounts… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19611996-tonya-johnston-s-inside-your-ride-with-hailey-enyon-and-sophia-donald-by-taylor-harris-insurance-services.mp3) ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/icCGs9qQ2XZG) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Scripture Speaks](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17404956/scripture-speaks) _2026-08-07 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ Does Scripture still have supreme authority today? John Piper opens John 8:42 to show why Christ’s words stand above every competing claim to truth. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17714/media/3fcdcda7-32f8-4cae-994d-e6357758c27b/20260807-en-scripture-speaks.mp3?ts=1785440215) ## [God Begets Faith](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/23670/17404252/god-begets-faith) _2026-08-06 · John Piper · Light + Truth_ What part do you play in being born again? John Piper opens 1 Peter 1:13–25 to show that God gives new life, enabling us to embrace Christ by faith. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817473/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17702/media/992d8fa2-c250-4cf7-b333-d5abb7c59c0a/20260806-en-god-begets-faith.mp3?ts=1785250585) ## [Justice for Mandi (Desperate Housewitches) (Charmed Rewind)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-pregler/episodes/Justice-for-Mandi-Desperate-Housewitches-Charmed-Rewind-e3mtaot) _2026-08-03 · Allison Pregler · Charmed Rewind_ The Source is brought back for five minutes so he can go out incredibly lamely. Meanwhile, everyone is the worst they've ever been. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9911411036.mp3) ## [Fear That Sings and Dances](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17398541/fear-that-sings-and-dances) _2026-08-01 · David Mathis · Messages by Desiring God_ David Mathis | The hostile army ignored God as long as they could, but when he looked down at them, they panicked. Then his people’s newfound fear of him erupted in song and dance. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/resources/17693/media/a6f67e68-5dc0-4c6d-a9bf-eaa9b42c774d/20260801-en-fear-that-sings-and-dances-basking-in-the-majesty-of-god.mp3?ts=1784649049) ## [On the Road](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/on-the-road) _2026-08-01 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ A bit late today, partly through time differences, and partly through logistics, and partly through not really having anything relevant or interesting to write about. ## The 500th Anniversary Live Episode! _2026-07-31 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Emily Elek is one of the most respected and prolific figures in American pony hunter sport — a trainer, breeder, and program builder whose Stonewall Ponies in Ixonia, Wisconsin has become one of the largest and most recognized pony operations in the country. While attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she majored in zoology, she helped establish the school's… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19579840-the-500th-anniversary-live-episode.mp3) ## [Jesus: A Priest After the Order of Melchizedek](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17387121/jesus-a-priest-after-the-order-of-melchizedek) _2026-07-25 · John Piper · Messages by Desiring God_ For the writer to the Hebrews, understanding Melchizedek means understanding Jesus. But how can an ancient king help us know the true King of glory? [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/20260725-en-jesus-a-priest-after-the-order-of-melchizedek.mp3?ts=1783540507) ## [July Reads](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/july-reads-2a1) _2026-07-25 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ I’ve now read all of Andy Weir’s books and while Artemis is probably the weakest of the three, a “weak” Andy Weir book is still better than many people’s best. ## 498. Plaidcast in Person- HorseGrooms' Dinette Neuteboom Live from Hartford, Connecticut _2026-07-24 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Read about Dinette here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/kcndc/hvwa/#p=1 Dinette Neuteboom is a Dutch-born equestrian professional, writer, and educator, and the founder of HorseGrooms — a platform dedicated to supporting and educating grooms around the world. She grew up in Hattem, the Netherlands, where despite coming from a non-horsey family, a friend in elementary school… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19542760-498-plaidcast-in-person-horsegrooms-dinette-neuteboom-live-from-hartford-connecticut.mp3) ## [Sir John Timpson, Chair and Owner of Timpson Group](https://soundcloud.com/user-232539256-13791888/sir-john-timpson-chair-and) _2026-07-23 · How I Grew My Brand_ 160 years of putting people first, Sir John Timpson on building a brand legend. Interviewed by Journalist and ITV News Presenter, Mary Nightingale, How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews with inspiring, high-profile British founders and brand leaders. From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for 40 years. In each interview… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366566478-user-232539256-13791888-sir-john-timpson-chair-and.mp3) ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ri3OVDPBBoZ3) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## July 19, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Paula Canby \[Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43\] _2026-07-19 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19514704-july-19-2026-sermon-pastor-paula-canby-matthew-13-24-30-36-43.mp3) ## [RIP Jennifer Finch](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/rip-jennifer-finch) _2026-07-19 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ It’s not so much that I forgot to post on Saturday, it’s that I forgot it was Saturday. ## [Honor Jesus by Cherishing His Church](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17382329/honor-jesus-by-cherishing-his-church) _2026-07-18 · David Mathis · Messages by Desiring God_ David Mathis | Why is the writer of Hebrews so enthralled with an often weak and wavering church? He sees her calling, her splendor, and her majestic Savior. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/20260718-en-honor-jesus-by-cherishing-his-church.mp3?ts=1783721133) ## 496. Shelby Dennis, Equine Welfare Advocate _2026-07-17 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Shelby Dennis is an acclaimed professional horse trainer, equine advocate, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) certified equine behavior consultant, and cofounding member of the Alliance for Horse Welfare in Sport. A driving force in the equestrian world, she is known for her compassionate approach to horse training and her unwavering commitment to the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19499099-496-shelby-dennis-equine-welfare-advocate.mp3) ## Plaidchat: The Five-Dollar Horse + My Show Strides Activity Book _2026-07-13 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail The Five-Dollar Horse by Ellen Feld A boy, a horse, and an impossible dream... When the school bully started teasing Drew Anderson, the young boy found solace riding his mother's old horse, Rusty. Whether spending time grooming the horse or galloping through the pasture, Drew found that the stresses of school and the constant bullying faded when he was with Rusty. When it was time… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19489442-plaidchat-the-five-dollar-horse-my-show-strides-activity-book.mp3) ## July 12, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Becky Piper \[Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23\] _2026-07-13 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19486041-july-12-2026-sermon-pastor-becky-piper-matthew-13-1-9-18-23.mp3) ## [Sing to the Lord, All the Earth](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17376535/sing-to-the-lord-all-the-earth) _2026-07-11 · Marshall Segal · Messages by Desiring God_ Marshall Segal | Why do we gather to sing week after week, and why should we sing even more? God has saved his people, and all of creation joins in exulting in him. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/20260711-en-sing-to-the-lord-all-the-earth.mp3?ts=1782927062) ## [Editing Camp](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/editing-camp) _2026-07-11 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ A late post today because I’m in the middle of nowhere (Gifu) without WiFi and I left it to the last minute. ## 494. US Center for Safe Sport CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley _2026-07-10 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley is the CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport. An established international leader in nonprofit, sports, and business, Benita has served as CEO of Multiplying Good, a nonprofit committed to cultivating greatness through service to others. She has also served as the President of FundPlay Foundation, the VP of… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19473915-494-us-center-for-safe-sport-ceo-benita-fitzgerald-mosley.mp3) ## [What Stirs the Church to Sing? A Live Lab on Ephesians 1:1–6](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17374892/what-stirs-the-church-to-sing) _2026-07-08 · John Piper · Messages by Desiring God_ When the church sets aside every boast and embraces God’s ancient plan of grace, she sings with all her heart for God’s glory alone. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/20260708-en-what-stirs-the-church-to-sing.mp3?ts=1782855310) ## 493. Dr. Erica Lacher, DVM, Equine Veterinarian and Owner of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic _2026-07-07 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Dr. Erica Lacher is an equine veterinarian and the owner of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic in Newberry, Florida, near Gainesville. With more than twenty years of experience running her own equine practice, she has also served on the admissions committee for the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine, where she has reviewed hundreds of student applications.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19455931-493-dr-erica-lacher-dvm-equine-veterinarian-and-owner-of-springhill-equine-veterinary-clinic.mp3) ## Jully 5, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Becky Piper \[Mathew 11:16-19, 25-30\] _2026-07-05 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19447296-jully-5-2026-sermon-pastor-becky-piper-mathew-11-16-19-25-30.mp3) ## [The Strange and Wonderful Love of Christ](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17372558/the-strange-and-wonderful-love-of-christ) _2026-07-04 · John Piper · Messages by Desiring God_ Love moved Jesus to let Lazarus die. Why? Jesus wanted Lazarus, his family, and the watching crowd to taste his all-satisfying glory. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/20260704-en-the-strange-and-wonderful-love-of-christ.mp3?ts=1782497421) ## [June Reads](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/june-reads-bdb) _2026-07-04 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ a busy month with little time for reading ## Inside Your Ride with Tonya Johnston _2026-07-03 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail theplaidhorse.com Thank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us. At The Plaid Horse , our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19440240-inside-your-ride-with-tonya-johnston.mp3) ## [Casual Thoughts of Grave Robbing (The Eyes Have It) (Charmed Rewind)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-pregler/episodes/Casual-Thoughts-of-Grave-Robbing-The-Eyes-Have-It-Charmed-Rewind-e3lif22) _2026-07-02 · Allison Pregler · Charmed Rewind_ Tobin Bell stops by to play a game with the Charmed Ones. Meanwhile, Piper casually thinks about stealing crackers from a dead woman. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6329835770.mp3) ## Plaidcast: Olivia Ferro, trainer and author of lowercase _2026-06-29 · The Plaidcast_ Send us Fan Mail Olivia Ferro is a 24 year old author, equestrian, producer, and writer based in the United States. She describes herself as an author and equestrian who rides with Metro Stables and is a proud Fresno State alumna, where she competed on the varsity equestrian team. Her second book, lowercase, is available here:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/686753/episodes/19421123-plaidcast-olivia-ferro-trainer-and-author-of-lowercase.mp3) ## June 28, 2026 Sermon -- Pastor Becky Piper \[Matthew 10:40-42\] _2026-06-29 · Lutheran Memorial Church_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/124029/episodes/19421272-june-28-2026-sermon-pastor-becky-piper-matthew-10-40-42.mp3) ## [Enjoy Jesus Through His People: Fellowship as a Means of Grace](https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/17368996/enjoy-jesus-through-his-people) _2026-06-27 · David Mathis · Messages by Desiring God_ David Mathis | What happens when believers meet together? Christians both give and receive grace from the God who gathers them in true fellowship. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/3817470/audio.desiringgod.org/20260627-en-enjoy-jesus-through-his-people.mp3?ts=1781909021) ## [Festivals](https://iainmaloney.substack.com/p/festivals) _2026-06-27 · Iain Maloney · The Only Gaijin in the Village_ I was invited to a few book festivals in 2016, including the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the event in Scottish books.