Reading Roots - Homecoming Scotland 2009

Sense of identity

Notes From the North

Notes From the North

by Emma Wood

This is a personal and perceptive confrontation of racial intolerance in Scotland and notions of Englishness and Scottishness.

Suggested by David Kenvyn

 
Darling: New and Selected Poems

Darling: New and Selected Poems

by Jackie Kay

This book brings together many favourite poems from Kay's four collections, The Adoption Papers, Other Lovers, Off Colour and Life Mask, as well as featuring new work, some previously uncollected poems, and some lively poetry for younger readers.

Suggested by David Kenvyn

 
Gory Tales

Gory Tales

by John Gorman

John Gorman tells the story of his footballing career, including his run-in with Glen Hoddle.

Suggested by David Kenvyn