Historical fiction is having a moment, with the last few months seeing a number of new books telling stories from across history. From retelling of Greek mythologies, to stories set in Shakespeare's day, to novels telling untold stories of women's lives in the 20th century, we're all about...
Some of the best lesbian romance books stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page… Whether you’re into a slow burn romance with mystery and intrigue, Love’s Portrait, or a rollercoaster family drama set in the majestic Scottish Highlands, Highland Fling and Highland Whirl, ...
In May 2021, Isle founded Debuts & Redos, a reading series for authors who published books during the pandemic. Their first novel, The Atmospherians, was named an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times and a book of the year by Esquire, Electric Literature, Debutiful, and many other ou...
Scott followed up Waverley with a whole series of historical novels set in Scotland that are now known as the “Waverley” novels. Guy Mannering (1815) and The Antiquary (1816) completed a sort of trilogy covering the period from the 1740s to just after 1800. The first of four series of...
It is an interesting and captivating read, however I couldn’t help but feel as I was reading that this was imagined, rather than felt, because I am interested in books, fiction or nonfiction that come from the experience of separation. ...
It’s amazing to be connected to a place with such a strong literary heritage and I hope that we’re able to continue to invest in current and future generations of writers and creatives in the capital, as well as throughout Scotland. While Ellis in Weak Teeth is lucky enough to have...
It’s amazing to be connected to a place with such a strong literary heritage and I hope that we’re able to continue to invest in current and future generations of writers and creatives in the capital, as well as throughout Scotland. While Ellis in Weak Teeth is lucky enough to have...
So, thanks to a rainy September in Scotland, a friend with a wooden leg, and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy, we have one of the greatest ___ stories in the English language. 1. A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Finally 2. A.alone B.next door C.at home D.abroad 3. ...
Though Jess has aspirations to be a singer, singing gigs are hard to come by, so she takes a placement as a housekeeper at a castle in Scotland over the Christmas season. Because Aunt Vivi, who is elderly, has just broken her hip, Jess takes Vivi’s little cockapoo dog with her to...
a psychological horror novel set in Victorian Scotland; The Empire of Eternity, a history-mystery involving Napoleon Bonaparte and the early years of Egyptology; The Unscratchables, a Swiftian satire featuring dog and cat detectives; and The Dark Side, a crime novel set on the far side of th...