Read Scotland 2017 discussion

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I definitely want to do this, but as it's my first year I think I will start small with 5 books. I'm ashamed to say that I don't read much Scottish writing, only a few I can think of in the past, but I do have a few sitting unread on my bookcase that fall into this category. Any other suggestions?

It very much depends what you enjoy reading Callum. Ian Fleming would count. Iain Banks, Ken MacLeod, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Val McDermid, James Oswald. Lots of vintage crime too and anything with a Scottish setting would also count. Just Google Scottish authors or Scottish setting.

Callum wrote: "I definitely want to do this, but as it's my first year I think I will start small with 5 books. I'm ashamed to say that I don't read much Scottish writing, only a few I can think of in the past, b..."

Welcome, Callum! There are so many wonderful Scottish authors. If you want to check out the reviews on books read for these past 3 years for this challenge you can go to my host blog and look on the pages tabs. There are 3 pages of links to reviews for Scottish books!
http://peggyannspost.blogspot.com Much more than just crime novels!

I am starting small with the target of 5 - see how I get on!

Thanks for the tips folks. I do like a good crime story and have read some Rankin before, his stuff is good. One of my favourite 'Scottish' books is I Crossed the Minch. I know MacNeice is Irish but the setting is of course Scottish and a great read. If there are any more like that out there then I would love to know!

Hi, I noticed this group before but decided to wait until the beginning of a new year to join. I plan to read at least two books that I own, but may fit in more if time permits.

Thanks for the link, Peggy. I am already getting more ideas from your books read list. : )

Thanks for keeping this going! I'm planning to be back for another year, and this level seems just about right for me.

Joy wrote: "Thanks for keeping this going! I'm planning to be back for another year, and this level seems just about right for me."

Your welcome, Joy! Glad your back.

Thanks for inviting me to be part of this challenge. I didn't do too well last year so hope to do better in 2017!

I would like to sign up please, hopefully will get to 5

Emily wrote: "I would like to sign up please, hopefully will get to 5"

Welcome, Emily!

Hi! I just joined your group. I want to read 5 books for this challenge. I would like to do more, but I have to stay realistic.

Over half way through the year, but I'll try the 1 - 5 challenge :)

M.M. wrote: "Over half way through the year, but I'll try the 1 - 5 challenge :)"

Welcome ! You should have no problem, lots of year left!

Peggy wrote: "M.M. wrote: "Over half way through the year, but I'll try the 1 - 5 challenge :)"

Welcome ! You should have no problem, lots of year left!"

Thank you Peggy :)