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Scottish News September 2004
Welcome
to the third issue of Books from Scotland and a new Scottish bestseller
list. McCRAE'S BATTALION has remained a consistent bestseller
since it was first published in October 2003. I was still no.1 on our Scottish
bestseller list when the paperback edition was published in September 2004
and remains there now though some newly published titles will be clamouring
for the No.1 spot when the next bestseller list is published next month.
WITH
FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES by Malcolm Slesser, which is sitting
at No.3 in the current bestseller list, has had some terrific media coverage.
It was short listed for the prestigious Boardman Tasker prize for mountain
literature which took place in October 2004. For further information
about our Scottish bestsellers see the illustrated list to the right.
New
Scottish books include THE REAL MACKAY by Dave Mackay,
which was published in September, and holds particular appeal to supporters
of Hearts not to mention Derby County and Spurs where he is also a legend.
Dave was in Edinburgh at the weekend for a signing session at Tynecastle,
the Hearts ground. Future signing sessions include Friday 29 October, 1-2pm
at Books Etc, Broadgate Circle, London EC2M and 5-6pm at Ottakars, Enfield.
Finally on 27 November he will be signing books from 11.30-12.30pm at the
Spurs club megastore. We also have signed copies available at Mainstream
so if you would like a signed copy please specify when placing your order
on line. The Sunday Post said of the book, 'If you need your faith
in football restored read The Real Mackay' and Spurs Monthly heaped
it with accolades claiming 'The incomparable achievements of Hearts,
Spurs and Derby County legend Dave Mackay has guaranteed a subject matter,
so rich in passion, leadership and success, to render this book deserving
of the phrase 'unputdownable.'
Launched
this week SIX APPEAL is the latest and funniest compilation
from The Herald diary by Ken Smith and David Belcher.
Compiled with the generous assistance of Herald readers around the world, all of whom are keen to share their delight at the ridiculousness of humanity, the very best of the Diary is squeezed into its pages.
If you have any questions about our Scottish books or suggestions about features you would like to see on this section of our web site please e-mail webenquiries@mainstreampublishing.com
We welcome all comments and will endeavour to reply to all of them.