This is a book of gravitas, wrangling with some of the most profound existential issues regarding what it means to be human. Hardly an essential festive fireside read you might think, but Michael Symmons Roberts’ engaging sense of awe and lightness of tou... See more
Nicola Sturgeon was born in Irvine in 1970. She joined the Scottish National Party (SNP) at the age of 16 and was elected as an MSP representing the city of Glasgow in 1999. She was elected as the first minister of Scotland on 19 November 2014, and resign... See more
Cosmic questions and night-time creatures – the children’s books of 2025 have got it all Age 0-5 Bear’s Nap by Emily Gravett Two Hoots, £12.99 You know how it is – you’ve had your toast, your bath, a bit of a read and you’re settling down for a good long ... See more
Professor Magdi Yacoub was born in Egypt and graduated from Cairo University Medical School in 1957. He moved to Britain in 1962 and went on to become a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Harefield Hospital. He rose to prominence when he was involved in... See more
Oliver Jeffers was born in Port Hedland, Western Australia, and raised in Northern Ireland. His paintings have been exhibited worldwide and his picture books for children have been translated into more than 30 languages. His second book, Lost and Found, w... See more
