CommonSpace book reviewer Chiara Bullen reads 2018’s Saltire Society Literary Awards winners

THE Saltire Society Literary Awards have been a firm fixture of the Scottish literary scene since 1937, and the event is widely regarded as Scotland’s most prestigious book awards. This year’s awards took place in Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth, the sparkling hall an ideal location to recognise Scotland’s literary stars. Here you’ll find a review of some of this year’s winners — consider it a ready-made, well-judged Christmas gift guide for bookish family and friends.

Chiara Bullen’s October edition of BookSpace reviews some of the latest Scottish literary productions

THE nights are longer, the days are wetter and the temptation to curl up with a good book whilst the rain rages outside is never stronger than in November. Scottish publishers are the ultimate enablers for that temptation this autumn, releasing a wide variety of titles to warm you up and get you through the dreich weather.

The German Room, Carla Maliandi (translated by Frances Riddle)

Chiara Bullen’s September edition of BookSpace reviews some of the latest Scottish literary productions