Read Scotland discussion

Firstly, sorry I am so late! I haven't been well and the end of October and November just ran away with me! So we’re looking for one final group read of 2019 that we’ll try read in December...

The theme, as last year, is Wild Card. That means any genre, any style, anything you fancy so long as there’s a Scottish link somewhere!

I’m open to all sorts of ideas, you can even nominate something really different (like a graphic novel) if you fancy. Or if you spotted a book you think the group will just love, then go ahead and nominate it...

Comment your nomination below - really, really looking forward to seeing what pops up!

Notes: Please only one nomination per person for this theme. If you can, use the 'add book/author' button to link the book and author to avoid confusion. Nominations must have a Scottish link.

Beside The Bonnie Briar Bush
By Ian Maclaren

P. S. I looked all over for that button on both desktop version and app, but I could not find it.

Faith wrote: "P. S. I looked all over for that button on both desktop version and app, but I could not find it."

Interesting book, Faith :) Don’t worry about it, I think it can’t be done on the app. On the desktop, it should say ‘add book/author’ in green at the top middle of the comment box. But as I say, don’t worry, it’s quite an unique title anyways!

it's a good book, too!

Is this it? Ian Maclaren

Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush by Ian Maclaren

Ah, thank you Elliot! That is it!

A Calendar of Love

My nomination is The Unmaking of Ellie Rook by Sandra Ireland

Two great nominations so far, keep them coming!

The Highland Clans by Alistair Moffat

We need at least one more nomination - so if you haven’t yet, get your thinking caps on...!

Ellen wrote: "We need at least one more nomination - so if you haven’t yet, get your thinking caps on...!"

I'll try and think of something today.

Hi. I know I tend to dip in and out of the group, so not sure if this has been a discussion before, but if you need a nomination then I suggest:

The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd.

For me, the best nature-cum-memoir ever written, and so timely to revisit nowadays.

Here's my nomination:
The Man Who Changed Everything: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell by Basil Mahon

James Clerk Maxwell was a Scottish scientist who lived in the 18th century. His work revolutionized physics -- though it took years before the importance of his work was fully realized. In addition to his scientific significance, Maxwell was an interesting and admirable character.

Nice, Elliot! I like it.

The Christmas Sisters

I always over indulge in Christmas books as this time of year so I though I would throw this in to mix as its set in the highlands.

That’s great everyone, I’ll make the poll up today ready for tomorrow :)

Here's the link to the poll - get voting!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Lovely!

Ellen wrote: "That’s great everyone, I’ll make the poll up today ready for tomorrow :)"

Ellen, I don't see Tracy's recommendation on the poll....?

Tarissa wrote: "Ellen wrote: "That’s great everyone, I’ll make the poll up today ready for tomorrow :)"

Ellen, I don't see Tracy's recommendation on the poll....?"

Oh my goodness, well spotted!

I'm so sorry Tracy :(

It's been added now and anyone should be able to change their votes. Sorry again x

Tracy wrote: "The Christmas Sisters

I always over indulge in Christmas books as this time of year so I though I would throw this in to mix as its set in the highlands."

I'm sorry Tracy, I missed your book off the poll but it's been added now!
Sorry again :(

That's okay Ellen. I thought maybe I was too late so didn't say anything. Thank you Tarissa for mentioned my recommendation. :-)