Elspeth Barker (1940–2022) was born #OTD, 16 Nov – a 🎂🧵 Maggie O’Farrell called Barker’s classic O CALEDONIA “one of those books you proselytize about… I once decided to become friends with someone on the sole basis that she named [it] as her favourite book” 💙📚 1/4 lithub.com/maggie-ofarr...

The nights are drawing in... so what better time to launch a sapphic gothic thriller that the end of November? We are so excited to welcome Anbara Salam back to the bookshop. We adored her Edinburgh-set novel Hayardous Spirits, and she is back now with another historical offering set in Scotland!

Peace, Love & Pop - Ringo Starr’s remarkable solo run, 1970-74 #Ringo #Beatles oldgodsmadenew.blogspot.com/2025/11/peac...

Many thanks to Alistair Braidwood for inviting me to discuss Upon A White Horse on his "Scots Whay Hae!" podcast. There are so few opportunities to talk about arts and culture in Scotland now. I think Ali does a real service to the country. www.scotswhayhae.com/post/drawing...

A fantastic #AyeWrite event last night. A focus on George and Ringo is unique and a joy. And when a conversation is as free-flowing and astute as this one, you want to listen for hours. Buy Graeme's and Tom's books! They're not just for Christmas either!

It would be great to see you there!

Had an absolute blast with Graeme and Tom last night. Buy their books, people! 😁

Wrote about Epstein, the misogynistic culture that protected him, and the banality of evil when it comes to harming women and children. He was not a unique man. open.substack.com/pub/houseofm...

It's tonight! Come along if you can!

Strange Tales Three eerie stories of witches, warlocks, & demonic pacts, by Robert Louis Stevenson – available as a free ebook 📙“Thrawn Janet” 📘“The Tale of Tod Lapraik” 📕“The Bottle Imp” #RLSDay #gothic #horror 💙📚 asls.org.uk/publications...

An excellent review of Ringo's first four solo albums! Read this, then buy 'em! 🤩

Happy publication day to @allanradcliffe.bsky.social! Head over to BooksfromScotland for a review of Blurred Faces! booksfromscotland.com/2025/11/davi...

Very much looking forward to this! 🎄

It's coming! The Scottish Christmas Book Fair! Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more! www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

Scottish Christmas Book Fair George Street, Edinburgh Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov * The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping * All your favourite genres for adults & children * Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...

Free exclusive event for Scottish Careers Week: @bookcareers.bsky.social and Publishing Scotland join forces to discuss working in book publishing in Scotland. Includes introduction to the industry and roles, Q&A, and opportunity to talk with Suzanne Collier. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-publi...

I am very much in love with the Leith pavement cafe culture stalwarts drinking their drinks in the dark in their big puffa jackets. #determined

Just over two weeks away! We'd love to see there at the New Town Church! FREE ENTRY!!!!

This was an incredibly engaging event - not just for the Beatle nuts out there, but for anyone with a love of modern and cultural history. A fantastic evening with Stuart Maconie and Nothing Is Real! 🎸📚

Auld Reekie Scrievers, an Edinburgh group of short story writers, today launched our anthology "Pulling At Threads." Published by Dean Park Press, all profits to the homeless charity Streetwork for its library and creative writing group. Available from local bookshops and online.

Remembering Minnie Riperton on her birthday. Here she is performing Inside My Love on the Midnight Special in 1975. Watch the full show, which also includes Lovin' You and Adventures in Paradise at 📺▶️ youtu.be/jBmqT8eu4SY

Absolutely essential reading. @beatlespod.bsky.social

ICYMI: Come along to our Scottish Christmas Book Fair!

Well, this is good news. 😊

Hey there readers! It would be mighty groovy if you came along to the Scottish Christmas Book Fair! 📙📙📙🎄🎄🎄👇👇👇

There is a great review of Our Secrets Are The Same in the new issue of Record Collector: 'Evocative memoir ... beautifully candid bromance ... the shared vision and the strength of their bond is palpable on every page of a book that even casual fans should devour.'

Out today - this beautiful, thoughtful journey into the effects of guilt and trauma on the human psyche, set in post WW2 Switzerland. Haunting prose by Antônio Xerxenesky, in a superb translation by Daniel Hahn. Available now direct from us: charcopress.com/bookstore/an...

"Sea Marked by Linda Cracknell is a beguiling and inspirational book that succeeds in bringing the author's experiences to life on the page." Thank you @undisscot.bsky.social for this lovely review 🌊 www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usreviews/bo...

Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair is less than a month away! 4 Days of bookstalls from 50+ presses 20 events incl DragQueen Storytelling, Community Lunch & 2 Cabarets! Full program is live, hybrid & either £5 or free! 5-9Nov: Join us! tinyurl.com/RadicalBookF... lighthousebookshop.com/events/edinb...

Giveaway! 🎉 We're offering four copies of our new book, Women Who Dared, which spotlights powerful and defiant women who made their mark. Want to win a copy? Here's how to enter:  1. Like this post ❤️ 2. Repost 🔄 🕔 Entries close 5pm GMT on 31 Oct 🔗 Browse Women Who Dared:

The 2025 shortlists for Scotland's Saltires awards have been revealed, and feature a "wealth and depth of talent" 👇 #BookSky

As Cymera Festival continues to mature, we are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to bring new ideas and knowledge to our board. Experience in running or programming a book festival is not needed: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/join-the-board

Win or lose, sink or swim One thing is certain, we'll never give in Side by side, hand in hand We all stand together ✌️🐸

Today's vinyl is The Beatles Live at the Star Club Hamburg 1962. Recorded between the release of "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me", it's a very low-fidelity audience tape, but fascinating as the only record of their club sets before they started mostly playing original material.

We are so pleased that Michael Pedersen’s Muckle Flugga has been shortlisted for Scotland’s Fiction Book of the Year 🎉 thesaltires.org.uk/

Thanks so much to DJ McDowall for writing and Gerry Hassan for publishing this review. Had a bit of a cry at some bits. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/10/16/s...

God bless Sweep.

New on the blog today, I've written about DIE, MY LOVE by Ariana Harwicz (tr Sarah Moses & Carolina Orloff), which captures the horror, claustrophobia & mind-numbing existence of a woman caught in the maelstrom of postpartum psychosis in blistering style. 💙📚 jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/d...

Just finished episode 4 of #riotwomen. Peter Davidson totally deserved that smack on the nose. Wrong 'un!!!!

A month today. Nov 14th, 6pm, @ Aye Write. Fab. www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/ring...

Ringo, installations and a cute puppy. What more do you need? 😊

Speaking from experience, small indie publishing is getting tougher. We usually rely on project-based public funding (too much) and are a couple of rejections away from closure. Investors balk at us because of the low margins & growth. We need a new path. www.thebookseller.com/news/indie-p...

It's baffling how we're at a stage where too many people see the humanities as disposable or inessential.

It's Bookshop Day! Get down to your local independent bookshop and buy a book or three. No local bookshop? Snap up a book with us 10-12 October and you could WIN a £250 gift card. EVERY sale supports indie booksellers, not billionaires. uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...

'Mon the harmonies!

Bit of a niche request but can anyone recommend any REPUTABLE US-based offset printers, please? Ones that won't take forever and will work with UK-based publishers? Thank you!

ICYMI: The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses, independent publishers urge in a recent open letter 👇 #BookSky

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