100 Favourite Poems of the Day
by Lesley Duncan
Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2007, The Herald's poem of the day has a loyal following. Featuring contributions from major literary figures and less well-known talents, this collection is a mix of classical literary canon poetry and contemporary and experimental verse.
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Kieron Smith, Boy
by James Kelman
A wonderful, stunning, totally enthralling account of a Scottish boyhood. Read it or "I'll batter ye".
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Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan
by Gordon Jarvie
Scotland has a rich tradition of native storytelling, and this lively collection contains a variety of fairy tales, folk tales and legends.
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