At this time of social isolation, there can be few more welcome treats than the discovery of a brand new Podcast. Pop in your ear-buds then and listen-in to the new regular podcast, Books for Your Library, from Books Up North. We heartily recommend it to you. It is a perfectly balanced conversation from a professional broadcaster who sprinkles her questions with […]

As more book events go online, Alexander finds new ways to engage with his readers through the new world of the virtual festival. This summer we took the responsible approach and filmed Alexander from a distance for a number of these festivals. All filmed in Edinburgh over a joy-filled, sun-drenched few days. Take a look at the pics for […]

Today heralds the launch of ‘Hand of Hope’, an anthem to commemorate the progressive easing of lockdown in the United Kingdom and worldwide. ‘Hand of Hope’ celebrates the lives of those lost to COVID-19 and the key workers who continue to work tirelessly every day. It is a song for our times conceived to unite global […]

Today is International Nurses Day and this post is nothing more and nothing less than a sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you‘  to nurses everywhere who have been on the frontline for the fight against Coronavirus. We are asked to shine a light from our windows tonight, 12 May 2020, the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence […]

Due to the ongoing disruption to life as a result of Covid-19, Alexander McCall Smith has changed his travel plans.