Shane Harrison

Shane Harrison asked Ian Rankin:

I'm at one with the phrase: those beers won't drink themselves. I'm inspired to revisit Edinburgh and follow in Rebus's footsteps. Tickets booked but fingers crossed for September. I'm asking which pub you recommend? But I think I know the answer. Slainte, and keep up the good work.

Ian Rankin Fingers crossed for September travel. Edinburgh has no shortage of great bars. Ones that would appeal to Rebus include the Oxford Bar (natch), Bow Bar, Sandy Bell's, Royal Oak, Bennets (next to Kings Theatre), Abbotsford, Café Royal. Nicely walkable pub crawl right there.

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Steve Aldous

Steve Aldous asked Ian Rankin:

Ian, I love the Rebus books and noticed in a few interviews that you cited Ernest Tidyman's Shaft novels as an influence. I, like you read them in my teens when they were first published in the UK by Corgi in the 1970s, and they have stayed with me ever since - so much so I wrote a book about them. Where there any specific aspects of Tidyman's writing that you admired and carried across into your own work?

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Ian Rankin:

I felt that Ken Stott was the best to bring Rebus to life. The "tired, slightly dissipated, but yet brilliant" actor. Puffy flesh reminded you of his late nights with his drink and music. What do you think?

Donald

Donald asked Ian Rankin:

Any plans for Rebus to return to TV?

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