Books
Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners
What’s the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding gardener, or just want to learn more about the beautiful greenery around you, Dr Ross Bayton and Simon Maughan will guide you through everything there is to know about plants.…
Read MoreBook review: A Time of Love and Tartan
What’s the story? Changes are afoot in Scotland Street, where small things can be of great consequence. A colossal embarrassment follows Pat Macgregor’s ill-advised coffee with narcissistic ex-boyfriend Bruce. If Matthew, her boss at the art gallery, hadn’t wandered into his local bookshop and picked up a particular book at a particular time, he would…
Read MoreBook review – The Great Drams of Scotland
What’s the story? Behind each and every dram there is a unique, colourful and tasty tale to be told. Greg Dillon, award-winning writer and blogger, walks the reader through the history of 28 Scottish distilleries and 23 iconic brands of whisky. This is more than just a guide to Scotland’s favourite tipple though – Dillon’s…
Read MoreBook review – The Ghost of Helen Addison
What’s the story? Leo Moran isn’t your average private detective. His most pressing day-to-day activities usually involve deciding what vintage of wine to pair with the finest organic steak, but at times he has more unsettling concerns: visions of violent crimes. After the ritualistic murder of a young woman in Argyll Leo decides to help…
Read MoreBook review: Rousay Remembered by Tom Lennie
What’s the story? Tom Lennie shares the stories his mother, Phebe Marwick once told him of her childhood, growing up in the Wasbister district of Rousay during the interwar years. Phebe recounts times when grocer-vans and ambulances were drawn by horse, take a step back in time and throw yourself into live on one of…
Read MoreBook review: Outlander’s Scotland by Phoebe Taplin
What’s the Story? One of the biggest television success stories of the last few years has been Outlander. Produced by American TV network Starz, it tells the story of 18th century Highland warrior Jamie Fraser, who meets 20th century medic Claire Randall, who has fallen back through time. Since the show was first shown in…
Read MoreBook review: Road Without Signposts by Barbara Morris
What’s the Story? Road without Signposts is a sequel to One Missed Step. The book tells the story of the continued drama within the Wilder family following the death of Kate’s mother. Only two months since Kate’s family was changed forever, she is now fighting an internal battle of what is right and what is…
Read MoreMen and woman wanted to take part in new fashion book
A Scottish fashion writer and stylist is looking for men and women to feature in her new book The Fashion Annual. Lynne Coleman, nee McCrossan, is holding an open casting call for adults of all ages. Next Thursday, May 10, between noon and 3pm, the second floor of Jenners will be home to the project.…
Read MoreGogglebox’s Giles and Mary to discuss their book
Two of the stars from Channel 4’s Gogglebox are to speak at this weekend’s Boswell Book Festival. Giles Wood and Mary Killen have written a book about their lives, ironically entitled The Diary Of Two Nobodies, which they will discuss at the annual festival of biography, being held in Dumfries House near Cumnock, in Ayrshire.…
Read MoreBig names for this year’s Borders Book Festival
Top TV chefs The Hairy Bikers will ride into Melrose this summer. Si King and Dave Myers will open this year’s Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival in the Scottish Borders, taking place from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 June. Other highlights include explorer Sir Chris Bonington, King of Crime Ian Rankin, and bestselling author of…
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