For some writers, a middle initial just isn’t enough to get across their need for a slightly longer name than is the norm. Here’s a quintet of triple-monikered authors:

1. George Dawes Green
   Two events from the tri-titled New York chap, firstly celebrating Ravens, his first novel in a mere 13 years, and secondly the storytelling night phenomenon called The Moth which he launched pretty much in his own front room. 21 Aug, 8.30pm, £9 (£7); 22 Aug, 7pm, £9 (£7).
2. Yasmin Alibhai Brown
   The popular broadcaster and journalist is here to explore her East African Indian culinary roots with The Settler’s Cookbook. 21 Aug, 3pm, £9 (£7).
3. Nii Ayikwei Parkes
   The Ghanaian writer and performer delivered his debut, Tail of the Blue Bird, an analysis about the old and the new in his homeland. 21 Aug, 6pm, £6 (£4).
4. Alexander McCall Smith
   Our Sandy refuses to slow up whether it’s crime fiction, kids books or the tales of people in a particular street in Edinburgh. After all, he’s only been translated in 43 languages. 22 Aug, 6.30pm, £9 (£7).
5. Michael Symmons Roberts
   The complexities of body and soul, and science and religion are at the heart of this acclaimed poet’s most recent collection, The Half-Healed. 23 Aug, 4.30pm, £6 (£4).