Books that Take You to Scotland
Near the end of 2023 I decided to return to picking a monthly reading theme, and for January 2024 that theme was books set in Scotland or written by Scottish authors. Here are a few books I’ve read over the years that transport you to the land of kilts, bagpipes, and Highland mist.
A Novel Pairing: Dickens’ Classic Carol and The Imagined Story Behind It
If you enjoy re-reading A Christmas Carol every year, you might enjoy pairing it with Samantha Silva’s Mr. Dickens and His Carol. I’m sure much of it is imagined and fictionalized, but it makes for a charming read in the month of December.
Five Favorite Books Set at Christmas
Christmas scenes in any book always feel cozy, and it’s especially enjoyable to read them during the season when I’m craving that cozy feeling.