Reading

Muriel Spark Burns Bright on Burns Night

Willy Maley discusses the ways Robert Burns' life and work influenced renowned Scottish author, Muriel Spark.

Reader Rants: Public Transport

In this post we take a look at one of a reader's biggest annoyances: reading on public transport.

January: A Month in Books

Feeling like you didn't quite get enough books this Christmas? Check out our top picks of new book releases this January.

28 Scottish Novels to Look Forward to in 2018

2018 looks like a memorable year for Scottish fiction, with new releases from Kate Atkinson, Irvine Welsh and Kirsty Gunn set to hit bookshelves alongside some exhilarating debuts.

Teen Book of the Month: The Extinction Trials

Check out S M Wilson's brand new teen book, The Extinction Trials and enter our competition to win a free copy!

14 Amazing Scottish Poetry Books of 2017

It was a year of ups and downs for the Scottish poetry world, but that didn't prevent some of the country's greats from producing some outstanding work

Top Tips for Surviving Christmas: A Reader's Guide

Christmas can be a tough time for readers, so we've compiled a list of top tips to help you get through the day as painlessly as possible.

10 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About Arthur Conan Doyle

To mark the 130th anniversary of A Study in Scarlet's publication we've pulled together 10 fun facts about the book and author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.