Coasts and Waters Issue 52

If you don't already know, 2020 is VisitScotland's Year of Coasts and Waters . Luckily, we have plenty books to recommend to you that centre around our beautiful landscape, from memoir, fiction and travel to crime and history. It's time to dive in!

To the Lake: A Balkan Journey of War and Peace by Kapka Kassabova David Robinson Reviews

Leith-Built Ships: They Once Were Shipbuilders by R. O. Neish Discover Leith's history of ship-building

The Island Child by Molly Aitken Introduce yourself to a brilliant debut novel

Dead Still by T. F. Muir T. F. Muir talks about his favourite books

Taking the Plunge: The Healing Power of Wild Swimming for Mind, Body and Soul by Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan Find out the benefits of swimming in the open air

Marram: Memories of Sea and Spider-silk by Leonie Charlton Take a trip with Leonie and her friend, Shuna, across the Hebrides

Blazing Paddles: A Scottish Coastal Odyssey by Brian Wilson Celebrate 30 years of a travel writing classic

Celebrating Witherby Publishing Group Get inspired by a Scottish publishing success story

Swim Until You Can't See Land by Catriona Child Discover this novel on an unlikely friendship

Extra! Extra!

Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Vampire Menace by Olga Wojtas ‘I lifted out the piece of paper and read the few words written on it in French: “Souviens-toi, tu dois mourir.” In my head, the English was snappier: “Remember you must die,”' BooksfromScotland speak to Olga Wojtas about her wonderful crime series.

If you have enjoyed our Coasts and Waters Issue , then you might like to read our Run Wild Issue from our archive of past issues. We'll be back soon with more of the best in new Scottish books, but in the meantime we wish you happy reading! With best wishes, Vikki Reilly Online Editor BooksfromScotland

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