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.The Unbearable Lightness of Scones: A New 44 Scotland Street Novel (44 Scotland Street 5): A New 44 Scotland Street Novel (44 Scotland Street 5)
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by: Alexander McCall Smith

July 01, 2008
This instalment of the series is just as good as its predecessors. Matthew embarks on married life; Bertie continues to ask awkward questions about his little brother's parentage; Domenica wonders what Antonia is up to and Angus Lordie and Cyril have a close encounter with some puppies. Each short chapter is complete in itself and many are highly amusing. What can you do with 6 puppies in an Edinburgh flat? Big Lou is still serving coffee and sympathy to all who need it and still reading through her eclectic library. Old friends make an appearance and some problems are sorted. I loved it for its gentle humour and the knowledge of human nature in all its forms which this author displays. I can't wait for the next one.
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.In Search of Robert Millar: Unravelling the Mystery Surrounding Britain's Most Successful Tour De France Cyclist
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by: Richard Moore

June 02, 2008
The previous reviews say it all. My first encounter with Robert Millar was a radio report on Radio Clyde the day after he won his first tour stage and as a 14 year old living in the West of Scotland I had the overwhelming urge to find out more about the guy. Now many years later thanks to this fantastic book I finally know as much as there is to know about Bob as is available in the public domain. Utterly compelling. If you saw a middle aged guy almost crying next to a swimming pool on a small Greek Island in June 2008, that was probably me finishing this book.
Brilliant.
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.Heroes, Villains and Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution
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by: Richard Moore

June 16, 2008
The story of Chris Hoy - and Craig McClean and other trackies - is told in Richard Moore's new book. It's an inspiring read, especially when you discover about the pathetic state British Cycling was in in the mid-90s.

This book will whet your appetite for the Beijing Olympics, and give you confidence that Team GB are in wonderful hands.
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.The World According to Bertie (44 Scotland Street 4)
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by: Alexander McCall Smith

April 24, 2008
This is like coming home to old friends and listening to their tales of what they have been doing for the last few months. I am biased of course as I live in Edinburgh and know that area extremely well, so a lot of the fun is picking out the places the characters go to and imagining them walking up and down the streets of Edinburgh. Alexander McCall Smith writes in a fairly ponderous, careful way, but he draws the characters so delightfully that you really feel about them and what they go through. All the old characters are there, Pat, Matthew, Big Lou, Bertie and his dreadful mum, Angus and Domenica - along with all their problems and joys. The book is completely charming and thoughtful in turn, with flashes of humour and fun showing through ... Read More:
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.Love Over Scotland (44 Scotland Street)
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by: Alexander McCall Smith

May 03, 2007
Alexander McCall Smith always entertains and has a charm and wit in his writing. I always look forward to the continuing saga of the Folk of Edinburgh. My only gripe (and it is only a tiny one) is that it was written for serialisation in a newspaper and therefore often comes across in a somewhat bitty way not seen in the prose of a normal chapter. That apart give me more please.....
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.44 Scotland Street
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by: Alexander McCall Smith

August 11, 2005
this book was bought for me so i thought i'd better read it, but i wish i hadn't bothered! i very rarely give up on books ut i came close with this one several times. after giving it several "last chances" i wish i'd gone with my first thoughts and not bothered! the only parts i came close to enjoying were the bits about "the child genius" which were mildly amusing, but otherwise a load of rubbish!
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.Espresso Tales: The Latest from 44 Scotland Street
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by: Alexander McCall Smith

June 01, 2006
...if nothing else they are entertaining. This is the second in Alexander McCall Smiths 44 Scotland Street series. I absolutely loved the first one, and this didn't disappoint either. The stories of the characters we met first in 44 Scotland street are continued. I especially love the 6 year old prodigy Bertie, and his awful mother. Although I must admit to wanting to hit Bruce - hard! I do enjoy the way Alexander McCall Smith writes, there is real feel good factor to his novels. It won't be long before I read the third of this series which I have tucked away waiting to be read.
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.The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Donald Reid, Rob Humphreys

June 02, 2008
...if nothing else they are entertaining. This is the second in Alexander McCall Smiths 44 Scotland Street series. I absolutely loved the first one, and this didn't disappoint either. The stories of the characters we met first in 44 Scotland street are continued. I especially love the 6 year old prodigy Bertie, and his awful mother. Although I must admit to wanting to hit Bruce - hard! I do enjoy the way Alexander McCall Smith writes, there is real feel good factor to his novels. It won't be long before I read the third of this series which I have tucked away waiting to be read.
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.The Rough Guide to Scotland (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Rob Humphreys, Donald Reid

May 01, 2008
...if nothing else they are entertaining. This is the second in Alexander McCall Smiths 44 Scotland Street series. I absolutely loved the first one, and this didn't disappoint either. The stories of the characters we met first in 44 Scotland street are continued. I especially love the 6 year old prodigy Bertie, and his awful mother. Although I must admit to wanting to hit Bruce - hard! I do enjoy the way Alexander McCall Smith writes, there is real feel good factor to his novels. It won't be long before I read the third of this series which I have tucked away waiting to be read.
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.Death's Door (Bob Skinner Mysteries)
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by: Quintin Jardine

February 07, 2008
Quintin Jardine writes a number of serial style books about recurring characters. One of his recurring characters is Bob Skinner, the Deputy Chief Constable for the Edinburgh area of Scotland. By all accounts he's typical of most detectives these days. He bends rules when he needs to, and breaks them when he has no other alternative, but unlike most rule breaking cops, is liked by those he works with (and so has few of the flaws that are typically associated with the flawed detective).

The problem with this book is that Skinner doesn't appear in much of the book. Imagine having a Rankin book with a marginalised Rebus or a Christie crime novel with a marginalised Poirot or Marple and you've got an idea of what to expect here.

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