Show Notes
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 you know what they have been upty in the mean time. As always, there is plenty of book chat with our Scottish Book of the Week and Name That Book segments, lots of stories and loads ay laughs! Find out why Scott is taking on the media, why Natalie is now afraid of bins and how many times the pair can mention Douglas Stuart in one episode!
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