The Wee Scottish Book Club
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
TWSBC 49 - Author Special with Sarah Smith
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Scott and Natalie are thrilled to be joined by debut novelist Sarah Smith. Sarah chats about all things Hear No Evil, the importance of lib...
TWSBC 48 - Let's Get Indie This!
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by last week's guest, Karen Sullivan from Orenda, Scott and Natalie have a deep dive into indie publishers. The pair talk about their fav...
TWSBC 47 - Guest Special with Indie Publisher Karen Sullivan
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Natalie and Scott are joined by the founder of Orenda Books, Karen Sullivan. Orenda is an indie publisher, founded in 2014, based in London...
TWSBC 46 - Choose Empathy, Not Sympathy
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Scott and Natalie, as they explore the world of empathy in literature. Empathy Day, brought to the podcast's attention by Hannah Gold...
TWSBC 45 - Natalie and Scott Make a Band
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Scott and Natalie bring you the Top of the Pops of the book world. The pair chat about all things about music and books, music in books and...
TWSBC 44 - Libraries wae Librarians
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Scott and Natalie are joined by two VILs (Very Important Librarians). Heather and Laura are both in the same profession but have very diffe...
TWSBC 43 - Author Special with David F. Ross
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Natalie are delighted to be joined by Scottish author, David F. Ross. He drops by to chat about his latest novel Dashboard Elvis is Dead, hi...
TWSBC 42 - Get Tae Yer Library
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One this week's show, Natalie and Scott discuss their love of their local libraries. They discuss a broad variety of library related topics, including...
TWSBC 41 - Author Special with Kate Foster
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Scott and Natalie are joined by debut novelist Kate Foster. Kate drops in to talk all things The Maiden, journalism, her love of listening ...
TWSBC 40 - Author Special with Hannah Gold
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Natalie and Scott are joined by a very special guest. Hannah Gold is a multi-award winning children's author who has released two amazing b...
TWSBC 39 - Middle Grade Represent!
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Scott and Natalie, as they explore the magical world of Middle Grade Reading! The pair discuss how they came about middle grade read...
TWSBC 38 - "We're No Poets and Don't We Know It"
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week your hosts, Scott and Natalie, dip back into the world of poetry. They discuss what it is they like about poetry, share their book recommend...
TWSBC 37 - "Wance Ye've Hud Robot"
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Natalie and Scott, as they explore the world of Sci-fi, Dystopia, STEAM and Soma. Why is Brave New World so weird? What Scottish Sci-...
TWSBC 36 - Oh Look, Michelle. It's Yersel'
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Natalie and Scott, as they are joined by avid reader and middle grade fan, Michelle. Michelle shares with us her love of Scottish l...
TWSBC 35- It's Time for the Revolution!
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Natalie and Scott, on the picket line as they follow the rest of the country and go on strike. Well, they discuss industrial action a...
TWSBC 34 - Inspirational Women
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, you can join your hosts, Scott and Natalie, as they celebrate women in books and the wider world. Who is an an influence on the pair? Why i...
TWSBC 33 - The BBAs 2023
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Natalie and Scott, as they look back on their reading year and decide which reads are worthy of the honour of being called a BBA (Bra...
TWSBC 32 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Week!
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas from The Wee Scottish Book Club! May your day be merry and full of great reads! See you all in 2023 for even more bookish chat!
TWSBC 31 - The Magic of Books
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the festive season really kicks into gear, Natalie and Scott, shine a light on The Scottish Book Trust's Christmas Appeal. Imagine living in a hous...
TWSBC 30- Ban It, We Are Done
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week there is something in the water. Natalie and Scott are on a mission to rant and rant they will! When the world bans books, our hosts ban the...
TWSBC 29- Author Special with Elissa Soave
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Natalie and Scott are joined by Uddingston's finest, Elissa Soave. Elissa pops by to talk all things Ginger and Me, the Primadonna Prize, p...
TWSBC 28- The Wee Scottish Sports Day
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently there is a World Cup going on just now in a nation that shouldn't have such a global showcase. So, this week, Natalie and Scott dish the di...
TWSBC 27- The Wee Scottish Holiday Club!
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Wee Scottish Book Club, Natalie and Scott managed to squeeze in some holiday chat before Natalie jets off for some autumnal sunshine....
TWSBC 26 - Scots Teacher O The Year
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Wee Scottish Book Club, Scott and Natalie are joined by Scots teaching royalty, Scots Teacher o' The Year, Amanda Dunn. Amanda is a p...
TWSBC 25 - Books with a Bang!
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember, remember, that time in November, where you like your books with a BANG! This week, Scott and Natalie talk all things explosive with a specia...
TWSBC 24 - No Filler, just Thriller!
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky season is here again and this week on The Wee Scottish Book Club, Natalie and Scott talk all things Thriller. What keeps them up at night? Why ...
TWSBC 23 - How's Yer Heid?
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Natalie and Scott have possibly their most open and honest discussions to date. They talk all things mental health, wellbeing and looking a...
TWSBC 22 - Author Special with Kenny Boyle
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Natalie and Scott, as they speak to Scottish novelist, playwright and actor, Kenny Boyle. Kenny Boyle is a writer and actor born on...
TWSBC 21 - Autumn...al Vibes
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is that time of year when The Wee Scottish Book Club hosts, Natalie and Scott, get their cosy blankets and hot chocolates out for the autumn season...
TWSBC 20 - Livin' in the World with Pride
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a week it has been (at the time of recording) and Scott and Natalie have it all covered. From Prime Ministers to royalty, there's nothing that es...
TWSBC 19 - Wit Ye Bin Upty?
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie and Scott are back with another series of The Wee Scottish Book Club. It has been a long 'three month' break, so join the hosts as they let yo...
TWSBC 18: Poetry Special with Stephen Watt
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Scott and Natalie talk to Dumbarton's finest - Stephen Watt. Stephen is a gloriously talented poet and has won countless awards, including;...
TWSBC 17: Mailbag Overspill
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The postman has been back to visit Scott and Natalie this week as they dig into The Wee Scottish Book Club Mailbag (It's actually just an email accoun...
TWSBC 16: I'm Feeling 20-Twenty Two!
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year to all of The Wee Scottish Book Club listeners! New year, same auld us! Join your hosts, Scott and Natalie, as they take a look at th...
TWSBC 15: Hogmanay Special with The Braw Book Awards (BBAs)
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 2021 becomes 2022, join your hosts, Natalie and Scott as they host the inaugural (and very glamorous) Braw Book Awards (The BBAs). This is the priz...
TWSBC 14: The Wee Scottish Book Club Christmas Special
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas time, Books and Baileys time, Podcast blaring Christmas Rhymes, With Scott and Natalie, Maybe Santa too, Come find out, What Sc...
TWSBC 13: TWSBC World Tour
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever fancy a holiday with your pals and pod hosts, Scott and Natalie? Well, this week is your lucky week as they go global and take us on a worldwide ...
TWSBC 12: Author Special with Colin Burnett
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your podcast hosts, Scott and Natalie, as they chat with Scottish author Colin Burnett. Colin chats all about his debut novel, A Working Class St...
TWSBC 11: Big Mailbag Special
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Natalie and Scott delve into The Wee Scottish Bookclub mailbag and answers sent in by you, the listeners. Want to know where the best pla...
TWSBC 10: Crime Time
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week your hosts, Detective Scott and Inspector Natalie, deep dive into the grim world of Scottish crime. With this being a relatively new genre f...
TWSBC 9: Politics Smolitics
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Natalie and Scott talk all things politics in Scottish literature. Don't worry though, this isn't the kind of politics that has the MPs of ...
TWSBC 8: Books and Bairns or Bairns and Books, Whatever Way You Want To Say It.
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Scott and Natalie, as we get all nostalgic on The Wee Scottish Book Club and talk about the books that influenced us when we were you...
TWSBC 7: The Big Scottish Book Club Special
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Natalie are joined by two members of The Scottish Book Club, Diane and Carrie, to talk about News of the Dead and their experiences of being...
TWSBC 6: News of the Dead Special
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live, from Natalie's house, Scott and Natalie are joined by two members of The Scottish Book Club to discuss News of the Dead by James Robertson and w...
TWSBC 5: Halloween Special
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you have two folk who don't enjoy Halloween hosting a Halloween special? Listen to this week's The Wee Scottish Book Club to find ou...
TWSBC 4: Author Special with Emma Grae
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your podcast hosts, Scott and Natalie, as they chat with Scottish author Emma Grae. This is our first visit from an author and what a brilliant ...
TWSBC 3: Guilty Pleasures
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts, Scott and Natalie as they discuss all things Guilty Pleasures. What makes a pleasure guilty? What guilty pleasures do we have away fr...
TWSBC 2: Characters We Love to Hate and Hate to Love
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Wee Scottish Book Club, Scott and Natalie talk about characters. Those we love to hate and the ones that we hate to love.
TWSBC 1: For the Love of Scottish Lit
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Wee Scottish Book Club with Natalie and Scott. In this episode we will be chatting all things Scottish Lit. Why we love it, where ou...