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From @snackmag.bsky.social – 10 titles to look out for, from Kirsty Logan, Heather Parry, @dfr10.bsky.social, Chris McQueer, @writerkcampbell.bsky.social, @mrewanmorrison.bsky.social, Katie Goh, @esaldegheri.bsky.social, @michaelpedersen.bsky.social, & Alessandra Thom snackmag.co.uk/10-books-fro...

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I was lucky enough to see The Years at the theatre this week. Beautifully acted and directed and profoundly moving. Topping all of that, the star of the show: the words. What a stunning adaptation of Annie Ernaux's memoir. @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/the-ye...

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Get to know some of our precious contributors that make Bylines Scotland dead brilliant! 😉

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Fall in love with books, fall in love with libraries! @natlibscot.bsky.social is an excellent valentine

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This will be fantastic - what amazing authors, and hosted by @stuhennigan.bsky.social 📚📚 Date: Wednesday 5 March Time: 6.30pm Venue: Leeds Central Library Cost: suggested donation £5 #books #Leeds #libraries @larapawson.bsky.social @regretteruane.bsky.social

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This is the poem we created at our Langside Library workshop. We wrote one line each on a big piece of paper and then at the end of the workshop we read out what we'd written. I didn't curate the order - just look how it turned out! A fabulous workshop with talented participants. #library #Glasgow

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THE NUTMEG WINTER SALE 📚 We have a special offer on at the moment for some back issues. 🛒 bit.ly/2FCUaxm And if you buy any 3⃣ copies you'll automatically get 1⃣ FREE. No codes required. This offer includes the December issue (#34)

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What a legend. I'd love to be running park runs at 82. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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I don't know much about this building but it will be interesting to see if @c20society.bsky.social succeeds in its application to list it. www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

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The Queen Mary Wasifiri New Writing Prize opens now, closes in June. The prize supports writers who have not published book-length works, no limits on age, gender, nationality, or background. The winners receive a £1,000 cash prize and publication in Wasafiri Details in link. Please share :)

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Thanks for sharing, Neil. Mitch's dialectogram(s) are pretty impressive! Great to see that our book features in the exhibition 👍👍👍

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With apologies for dropping a massive photo of my face on your timelines, I have news! My new novel, Night Babies will be out with John Murray in spring next year (although there will always be a place in my horrid black heart for @deadinkbooks.bsky.social 🖤) www.thebookseller.com/rights/lucie...

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Anyone want a creative writing workshop? I've worked in schools, libraries, workplaces and unions through this scheme. Take a look! 👀 www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...

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Over the next week, I'll add to this post to create a thread about the new book I've co-written, 'Building Modern Scotland'. It's a social and architectural history of Scotland's post-war new towns, written collaboratively by a team from @edincollegeofart.bsky.social & Glasgow University (1/..)

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Good morning, Glasgow 🤩

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For those interested the World Health Organization is on 🦋. You can stay informed @who.int

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Our #UrbanDesignGroup talk on Cumbernauld Town Centre is online if you'd like to take a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_jj... The book can be bought here: concretedreams.org.uk/book/ @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social @dialectographer.bsky.social @librariesnl.bsky.social #Cumbernauld #Brutalism

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Many years ago when I was an editor I went to my boss and asked why we were allowing ourselves to become so reliant on Amazon...I suggested that publishers could mutually invest in a central bookselling website where orders were sent direct to relevant hubs and the amount we'd save because...

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There are a few places left for tonight's Langside Library Memories workshop - 6.30-7.30pm. Come and join us if you can! www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/alis... #Glasgow #Libraries

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Perhaps this is a niche observation but when Joe Hart commentates and gets excited he sounds like Kae Tempest reading one of their poems. I like it. #Celtic #poetry

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So much respect for Bishop Marian Budde!

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It’s not too late to join January Writing Reset. 30 min = a warm up, poem + two writing prompts. We’re 1/2 way through and new folks are joining live/using the recordings every day, with bursaries still free. Comment if you’d like to join or help me spread the word if you’re writing & enjoying!

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📣 To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2025, we've teamed up with the Women's Prize Trust @womensprize.bsky.social to donate 10% of every book sale to their important work in improving access to books and creating equity within writing communities 📚 uk.bookshop.org/lists/women-...

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The best news to beat the January blues! So proud of @adamsleslie.bsky.social and this kaleidoscopic trip of a book! 🌼✨️🌻 @deadinkbooks.bsky.social 📚💙 #booksky

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Glasgow's Langside Library is closing for refurbishment soon and I'll be running a creative writing workshop next Thursday 24th Jan so we can write down our memories of this brilliant community institution. Places are free. 6.30pm www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/alis...

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Another book, same publisher, I enjoyed was Connective Tissue by @eleanorthom.bsky.social. A sensitive, moving and meticulously researched novel about motherhood and migration following the different yet connected stories of two women. I love Eleanor's writing.

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Another book, same publisher, I enjoyed was Connective Tissue by @eleanorthom.bsky.social. A sensitive, moving and meticulously researched novel about motherhood and migration following the different yet connected stories of two women. I love Eleanor's writing.

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I really enjoyed this close-up and honest discussion about writing. I listened to it while making the tea and feel very nourished now. Thank you @heidijames.bsky.social and @regretteruane.bsky.social Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/33RI...

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Some books I've enjoyed in 2024: #1 Joshua in the Sky by @rodgeglass.bsky.social published by Taproot Press. Bright, intelligent, beautifully written essays about the life and death of the author's nephew. taprootpressuk.co.uk/product/josh...

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In tonight's podcast episode on For the Love of Books, reflect on a fantastic year in our libraries. Take a brief look back at some of the great activities and events that took place. Listen on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/cwjA2P6BnJw #FLBpodcast

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What’s it called? Derided Scottish town which once was “a dazzling ship sailing across a hill.” words by @alisonirvine.bsky.social; photos by @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social #ConcreteDreams #Cumbernauld www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

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Cramming dialectograms into a book can be a PAIN. & yet Gabby Durnan, the designer who worked with me, @alisonirvine.bsky.social & @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social on Concrete Dreams pulled off a miracle here. Check it out… concretedreams.org.uk/book/

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Calling all Scottish arts & culture folks! I’m busy pulling together my preview of the year ahead, which will be running in Scotland on Sunday over the festive period. What TV shows, events, festivals, films, exhibitions & books do I need to know about? Email me or DM me on here!

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From the shortlist to the pages of The Herald! My essay didn't win but was highly commended. @heraldscotland.bsky.social. #AnneBrownEssayPrize @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social Photos & illustrations in our book: concretedreams.org.uk/the-book/ www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

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"And yet on dreich days John is reminded of a concrete ship appearing out of the mist." Really enjoyed this essay by @alisonirvine.bsky.social. Brought to mind what Andrew O'Hagan said about postwar environments being "founded on an idea of the way we might live if we were much better at living".

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