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Over on BooksfromScotland, David Robinson takes a look at each book on the shortlist for the First Book Saltire Award.

https://booksfromscotland.com/2024/12/david-robinson-reviews-the-saltire-first-book-shortlist/

Fancy a fantastic fantasy folk tale? Then head over to BfS to read an extract from Lorraine Wilson's latest novel!

https://booksfromscotland.com/2024/12/we-are-all-ghosts-in-the-forest-by-lorraine-wilson/

After this weekend, we can safely say it's wintertime. Head over the BooksfromSscotland to read David Robinson's review of Helen Moat's While the Earth Holds Its Breath. . .

https://booksfromscotland.com/2024/11/david-robinson-reviews-while-the-earth-holds-its-breath/

As the final installment of our debut writer showcase series this week, we have Genevieve Jagger with a very cinematic interview!

Genevieve reads to us from her debut novel Fragile Animals, then talks about her inspirations and her two favourite books of the year, including one yet to be published...

https://youtu.be/c_TpsdDr_Ko?si=9qqJtamehlM5SfcB

As part of our many debut writer interviews in our showcase this week, we have Alvar Theo.

Alvar reads to us from their debut novel Benothinged, answers questions about their inspiration, and even recommends us another book.

https://youtu.be/ixB_-bTT32M?si=4SoRdss7-e4HRqRY

Next up, it's Jen Stout!

Jen reads to us from her debut novel Night Train to Odesa, then talks about her life as a journalist, the inspirations for the book, and a new recommendation...



https://youtu.be/CnifZxKLvsQ?si=s8tFq7r4y8cz8rKS

Next in our series of debut writer showcase, Josje Weusten reads to us from her debut novel Fake Fish, and answers some questions about her inspiration and favourite writing styles.

https://youtu.be/h9Weiie1gjo?si=JGKWCy-akUCD8FwE

We continue our Debut Author Showcase with Mae Diansangu performing from her collection Bloodsongs.

https://youtu.be/05L5I1Zxgjw?si=kogB2j3hZ8gK5JLW

As part of our series of debut writer interviews this week for , it's Katy Lironi!

Katy reads prose and poetry from her debut novel Matilda in the Middle, published by Into Creative, then talks about her life and inspiration.


Watch here now:
https://youtu.be/SHdtGOdCfEQ

In our fifth debut writer interview for we have Louisa MacDougall.

Louisa reads to us from her debut children's book Rory and the Snack Dragons with illustrations on screen, and recommends many children's books, right in time for the holiday season.

https://youtu.be/wJ_fGmnEh7s?si=ka8LovDRmBS7xMWt

Back to fiction in our Debut Showcase with Kirsten MacQuarrie and her novel Remember the Rowan. . .

https://youtu.be/v9OQNZ8aLnQ?si=LIHrOUrNNbYnFemh

Our next Debut Showcase video highlights Gaelic children's books! It's Mary Gillies and Uncail Dod agus Na Dineasairean!

(English captions available!)

https://youtu.be/xhCEW3YtWkU?si=csv-nmC7mVfeu9DC