For the first of our Best of 2021 podcast it's about all things bookish as Ali is once again joined by Publishing Scotland's Vikki Reilly.
The two look at the themes and trends of the year, the notable debuts, poetry, publishing, crime, memoirs and non-fiction, the return of some notable names, and a whole lot more, as well as declaring their Book of the Year. There's also a look ahead to 2022 for just a taste of what's coming in the year ahead.
Always a SWH! highlight of the year, it's a podcast which reflects, and celebrates, an exceptional 12 months in Scottish writing.
You can read all about SWH!'s Books of the Year here.
And don’t forget to check out the Books from Scotland website for more of the best of Scottish books (the latest issue has lots of suggestions for Christmas).
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We will be back very soon with out Best Films of the Year podcast. In the meantime you can always check out our back catalogue of over 200 interviews with some of the most interesting names in Scottish culture.