The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature
The Birlinn Limited PodcastA podcast series brought to you by Birlinn Limited, an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Featuring readings, interviews with authors round-ups of the best new books from Scotland and beyond. Established in 1992, Birlinn Limited publishes books under a number of imprints: Birlinn; Polygon; BC Books; Arena Sport; and John Donald. Find out more at www.birlinn.co.uk.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Category | Arts | ||||
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Listen to Douglas Skelton, author of the acclaimed Rebecca Connolly thriller novels, introduce his latest book, A Rattle of Bones. Douglas is in conversation with The Daily Record's Jane Hamilton as they discuss Douglas' career in journalism, his int... more
In this video, Ian Crofton gives an introduction to his book Fringed With Mud and Pearls: An English Island Odyssey, published on 6th May 2021. Find out more about this boko on the Birlinn website here: birlinn.co.uk/product/fringed-with-mud-... more
Climate change is the greatest challenge to humankind today. While the coronavirus sheds a light on the vulnerability of our interconnected world, the effects of global warming will be permanent, indeed catastrophic, without a massive shift in human ... more
Join award-winning writer and historian Alistair Moffat as he travels through the Highlands and Islands of Scotland in the steps of the extraordinary Holy Men who first brought the word of God to Scotland fourteen centuries ago. In this delightful po... more
In this fascinating interview with fellow Birlinn author Bob Wylie, Ray Perman discusses his most recent book The Rise and Fall of the City of Money: A Financial History of Edinburgh. The Rise and Fall of the City of Money is available to buy now fro... more
In this exclusive launch-day episode of the Birlinn Limited Podcast, Bob Wylie is interviewed by fellow Birlinn author Ray Perman about Bob's latest book, Bandit Capitalism: Carillion and the Corruption of the British State. Bandit Capitalism is publ... more
In this exclusive launch-day episode of the Birlinn Podcast, Stuart Cosgrove is interviewed by Heath Common about his latest book Cassius X: A Legend in the Making. Cassius X is published on 3rd September 2020 and is available to buy from bir... more
Join Birlinn authors and world-class whisky experts Blair Bowman and Nikki Welch as they discuss the new edition of The Pocket Guide to Whisky. Available in July 2020 from birlinn.co.uk/product/the-pocket-guide-to-whisky-2/ and your local boo... more
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Apple Podcasts5Apple needs to make the iRadio
United Kingdom6 years ago - Consistently brilliant
This podcast has become one of my favorites and I only wish they produced weekly rather than monthly episodes. The hosts are wise, funny, and delightfully natural in their conversations. I've learned about books new to me (like Iain Crichton Smith's <i>Consider the Lilies</i>, now become a favorite), and have learned more about favorite authors like Muriel Spark. The format of half discussing the book followed by the second half exploring a broader context is brilliant and makes Hitchhiker's Gui... more
Apple Podcasts5AntonVowl
United States7 years ago - Great podcast
Lovely podcast
Apple Podcasts5KeithJChandlerUnited Kingdom8 years ago
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