As part of Book Week Scotland, you can hear about Vikings, Pirates, and Shipwrecked Princesses, on 16th of November from 7pm hosted by Orkney College.
Vikings, Pirates, and Shipwrecked Princesses at Book Week Scotland’s #YearofStories
Christmas Appeal: Raising Funds for Books
“The simple pleasure of owning a book can make a huge difference in children’s lives, bringing comfort, escapism and togetherness in families.” Marc Lambert, CEO Scottish Book Trust
‘Enchanted in Edinburgh’: A New Novel
Cynthia meets the young Lord Sinclair the story takes both a romantic turn and then a twist as romance is threatened by blackmail and a kidnap plot designed for sabotage.
The Greatest Viking, The Life of Olav Haraldsson by Desmond Seward.
The Greatest Viking will be the final book published by renowned historian Desmond Seward following his death in Spring 2022.
Nominations Open for the Bookbug Hero Award
Scottish Book Trust has opened nominations for its Bookbug Hero Award 2023.
Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour Comes To Orkney
“I can’t wait to visit all these schools and to help to get the children excited about reading, drawing, creativity and emotional awareness.“ Tom Percival
‘Peter Rabbit’ #OnThisDay
On 4th of September 1893, Beatrix Potter first wrote about Peter Rabbit.
Book Review: Galaxias by Stephen Baxter
” It starts with the sudden onset of darkness, and continues as a page-turner, with the scale of events and ideas getting ever bigger”
Workshops at The Northlight Gallery Stromness
The Northlight Gallery, Stromness is offering two days of workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday next week (9th and 10th August).
‘The Instant’ Shortlisted for Major Literary Prize
“The book relates to the natural world in personal, subjective, non-traditional way and this is a big endorsement and boost.” Amy Liptrot
