Sarah Wynn-Williams in conversation with Nicola Sturgeon

Blackwell's Bookshop is Edinburgh's oldest bookshop, selling books on South Bridge since 1878. Follow us onTwitterandInstagramfor announcements and updates on our year-round events programme.Edinburgh's oldest bookshop is situated right in the heart of the Old Town. On our three floors you will find anything from the latest bestseller to university textbooks. Make sure to visit our Scottish Room for the best selection of Scottish books in the city!The majority of our events are held on our First Floor and our event space has level access.There is on-street parking in Infirmary Street, Chamber Street, Drummond Street and Roxburgh Place (paid till 6:30pm), and Blue Badge Holders can park on the single yellow just outside Caffè Nero on Infirmary Street.Our Caffè Nero is open till 7pm on weekdays for pre-event coffee and cake (or tea and panini).

Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge

Join Sarah Wynn-Williams as she talks to Nicola Sturgeon

Nicolson Square Venues

Join Sarah Wynn-Williams on Monday 23rd February, 7pm at Nicolson Square Venues as she talks to Nicola Sturgeon.Sarah Wynn-William's Careless People was one of the non-fiction sensations of 2025. A hugely praised - and award winning - bestselling account of Sarah's time as Global Policy Director at Facebook, Meta secured a ruling against Sarah on publication day preventing her from promoting the book, or indeed saying anything critical or ‘otherwise detrimental’ about Meta. Due to these ongoing legal restrictions, Sarah is barred from speaking about her book or from saying anything negative about her former employer. Instead, Sarah will join us to share her thoughts and invite engagement on a wider, more urgent conversation: how did we lose control of the Internet, and is it possible to reclaim it? How can we protect children’s online safety in the age of AI? From the decay of the online world to the new geopolitics of AI, as power shifts from governments to platforms, this is a rare chance to hear from a woman who has stood at the nexus of global diplomacy and big-tech power—and lived to share the tale at great personal cost.Book your tickets today!-Tickets are £9 and there is a Ticket &amp; Book option which includes a copy of Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. Due to legal restrictions Sarah will be unable to sign copies of her book..If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event.For more information please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@waterstones.com

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Sarah Wynn-Williams in conversation with Nicola Sturgeon

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