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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 10m

📚 Happy Bookshop Day! ✨
Independent bookshops are hubs of community, creativity and discovery ❤️
Today, celebrate the magic of books, find your next favourite read and support local stories! 📖
#BookshopDay #SupportLocalBooks #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #IndieBookshops

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 2h

✨Book Launch ✨

👤 Henry McLeish & James Mitchell
📍Topping & Company, Edinburgh
📆 15 October
⏰ 7pm
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#EdinburghEvent #EdinburghWhatsOn #BookLaunch

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 2h

✨Hibs Book Launch✨

👤Tom Wright
📍Hibs Supporters Club, 11 Sunnyside, Edinburgh
📆 16 November
⏰ 6:30pm
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#HibernianFC #HibsEvent #Hibs150 #EdinburghWhatsOn @thehibees.bsky.social @hfcsupporters.bsky.social @hibernianretro.bsky.social @hibstrust.bsky.social

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Then I’ll be in Glasgow and Edinburgh for #BookWeekScotland so keep your eyes peeled for event and signing announcements.

Till then, why not grab a copy of ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ ahead of its official release directly from @luathpress.bsky.social? 🐈‍⬛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much

About the Book: Lottie meows. Ah tak anither bite o ma sausage roll. Ah wish wee Lottie would shut up. It’s no like wur complete strangers tae hur. After her granny’s passing, Skye looks after L

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 20h

Hold onto your dancing shoes – Heel for Heel: The Story of Scottish Dance by Cindy Gray is officially off to the printers! 💃🎶

Publishing this November, it celebrates the history, spirit, and joy of Scottish dance – from ceilidhs to the world stage.

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#HeelForHeel #ScottishDance

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 1d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Ben Collins
📍Mitchell Library, Glasgow
📆 9 November
⏰ 4:15pm
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#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 1d

Read our full review to discover how Kyle turned adversity into award-winning success and inspired millions.
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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 1d

From the back streets of Rutherglen to international red carpets, Scott Kyle’s memoir It’s Not Where You Start is a story of resilience, hope and triumph. 🎬✨

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#ScottKyle #ItsNotWhereYouStart #Memoir #Inspiration #Resilience #BookReview #OvercomingAdversity

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 2d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Stuart McHardy
📍Mitchell Library, Glasgow
📆 6 November
⏰ 11am
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#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 2d

🌟✨ Missed the To War With Wallace book tour? No worries! Catch up on all the wonderful content from our amazing hosts. Discover insightful reviews and more! 📚✨ #ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 3d

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 4d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Peter MacKay & Martin MacIntyre
📍Mitchell Library, Glasgow
📆 6 November
⏰ 6pm
🎟 buff.ly/WtLWvfp
#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 4d

‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ is officially available to buy directly from @luathpress.bsky.social today!

And it will be stocked by all good bookshops from October 30.

This means that if you’ve preordered, your book will be with you in plenty of time for Halloween! ☺️🐈‍⬛

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 4d

One of my top reads this year (the book, not my review!)

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 4d

🎉📖 The To War With Wallace book tour wraps up at lindasbookbag.com

Don’t miss their review of this exciting historical adventure. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 4d

For true cinema lovers: Mark Furse’s Scottish Films is a treasure trove of over 400 films set in Scotland. From cult classics to under-the-radar indie hits, gain critical insights, historical context and fresh perspectives on Scottish cinema. 🎬
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#Cinephile #filmlover #filmbuff

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 4d

🎉📖 The To War With Wallace book tour wraps up at lindasbookbag.com

Don’t miss their review of this exciting historical adventure. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 5d

🎥✨ A wild night to remember!

Catch the energy, laughter and passion from the launch of Wild Mountain Times by Gary Robertson. ⛰️📖

Watch the full video on YouTube now and relive the magic: youtu.be/Snaj50VwXJs

#WildMountainTimes #GaryRobertson

From Page to Peak | Celebrating Gary Robertson’s Wild Mountain Times

YouTube video by Luath Press

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 5d

It’s my absolute pleasure to share my review of children’s book To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson @scattyscribbler.bsky.social out from @luathpress.bsky.social

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To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson

When I met Barbara Henderson at a lunch in Edinburgh all those years ago, I had no idea quite what a talented writer I had in front of me. Since then it has been my privilege to read many of her bo…

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 5d

✨BOOK EVENT✨

👤 Henry McLeish & James Mitchell
📚 Unfinished Businss
📍Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
📆 15 October
⏰ 7pm
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#BookEvent #EdinburghWhatsOn #EdinburghEvent

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 5d

Spooky season is here! 👻 Explore Luath Press’ top Halloween reads: historical crime, Scottish folklore & witchy tales. Perfect for dark nights & cosy reading. 🕯️📖

Full blog: buff.ly/rfnWNRu
#HalloweenReads #BookLovers

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 6d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Ken Currie & Tom Normand
📍The Green Room, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
📆 6 November
⏰ 6pm
🎟 buff.ly/AJEbqHg
#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Ah’ve been reliably informed by a wee burd at @luathpress.bsky.social that ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ will officially be released oan October 30!

Thirty-twa years efter ah wis born. Four traditionally published buiks isnae bad fur a lassie aften swallaed up by fear!

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Isn’t she braw? ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’. The story o a feart moggie who teaches a wee lassie hoo tae be brave.

A huge thank you to @luathpress.bsky.social, Main Point Publishing and Bob Dewar for helping me bring this story to life!

#ScotsLanguage

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 6d

This was too good not to share. My moggie and the children’s book she inspired! #ScotsLanguage @luathpress.bsky.social

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