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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 17h

‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ is officially available to buy directly from @luathpress.bsky.social today!

And it will be stocked by all good bookshops from October 30.

This means that if you’ve preordered, your book will be with you in plenty of time for Halloween! ☺️🐈‍⬛

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 16h

One of my top reads this year (the book, not my review!)

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 17h

🎉📖 The To War With Wallace book tour wraps up at lindasbookbag.com

Don’t miss their review of this exciting historical adventure. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 15h

For true cinema lovers: Mark Furse’s Scottish Films is a treasure trove of over 400 films set in Scotland. From cult classics to under-the-radar indie hits, gain critical insights, historical context and fresh perspectives on Scottish cinema. 🎬
buff.ly/PP3RHq1
#Cinephile #filmlover #filmbuff

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 17h

🎉📖 The To War With Wallace book tour wraps up at lindasbookbag.com

Don’t miss their review of this exciting historical adventure. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 18h

🎥✨ A wild night to remember!

Catch the energy, laughter and passion from the launch of Wild Mountain Times by Gary Robertson. ⛰️📖

Watch the full video on YouTube now and relive the magic: youtu.be/Snaj50VwXJs

#WildMountainTimes #GaryRobertson

From Page to Peak | Celebrating Gary Robertson’s Wild Mountain Times

YouTube video by Luath Press

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

It’s my absolute pleasure to share my review of children’s book To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson @scattyscribbler.bsky.social out from @luathpress.bsky.social

lindasbookbag.com/2025/10/09/t...

To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson

When I met Barbara Henderson at a lunch in Edinburgh all those years ago, I had no idea quite what a talented writer I had in front of me. Since then it has been my privilege to read many of her bo…

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 20h

✨BOOK EVENT✨

👤 Henry McLeish & James Mitchell
📚 Unfinished Businss
📍Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
📆 15 October
⏰ 7pm
🎟 buff.ly/RSqR9jN

#BookEvent #EdinburghWhatsOn #EdinburghEvent

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 1d

Spooky season is here! 👻 Explore Luath Press’ top Halloween reads: historical crime, Scottish folklore & witchy tales. Perfect for dark nights & cosy reading. 🕯️📖

Full blog: buff.ly/rfnWNRu
#HalloweenReads #BookLovers

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 1d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Ken Currie & Tom Normand
📍The Green Room, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
📆 6 November
⏰ 6pm
🎟 buff.ly/AJEbqHg
#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Ah’ve been reliably informed by a wee burd at @luathpress.bsky.social that ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ will officially be released oan October 30!

Thirty-twa years efter ah wis born. Four traditionally published buiks isnae bad fur a lassie aften swallaed up by fear!

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Isn’t she braw? ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’. The story o a feart moggie who teaches a wee lassie hoo tae be brave.

A huge thank you to @luathpress.bsky.social, Main Point Publishing and Bob Dewar for helping me bring this story to life!

#ScotsLanguage

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 2d

This was too good not to share. My moggie and the children’s book she inspired! #ScotsLanguage @luathpress.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 3d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Paul Goodwin
📍Glasgow Royal Concert Hal
📆 6 November
⏰ 6pm
🎟 buff.ly/AJEbqHg
#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 4d

📚🌟 The To War With Wallace tour continues! Head over to shelflife_bookreview on instagram for their thoughts on this captivating historical adventure.
Check it out!
buff.ly/TO5K6Au
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 5d

✨BOOK EVENT✨

👤 Henry McLeish & James Mitchell
📚 Unfinished Businss
📍Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
📆 15 October
⏰ 7pm
🎟 buff.ly/RSqR9jN

#BookEvent #EdinburghWhatsOn #EdinburghEvent

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 6d

🧙♂️✨ The To War With Wallace book tour is still going strong!
Check out notquitehogwarts on Instagram for their thoughts on this thrilling historical adventure. Don’t miss it!
buff.ly/mTHRvLU
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 6d

✨Book Launch ✨

👤 Henry McLeish & James Mitchell
📍Topping & Company, Edinburgh
📆 15 October
⏰ 7pm
🎟 buff.ly/yyW5WRg
#EdinburghEvent #EdinburghWhatsOn #BookLaunch

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Emma Grae @emmagraeauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Scottish BlueSky! Dae ye love the Scots leid and know a wee person aged 7–10?

Preorder ‘The Moggie Thit Meowed Too Much’ in time fur spooky season!

Available fae @luathpress.bsky.social and aw guid buikstores.

Likes and shares appreciated an aw!!

The buik: www.waterstones.com/book/the-mog...

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Jellybooks Ltd @jellybooks.bsky.social · 9d

New from @luathpress.bsky.social 🐈‍⬛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

'Cat Wumman' by Gerda Stevenson

Tales o Nine Lives

Nine different stories presenting contemporary Scottish life inspired by folk tales from around the world.

available from @waterstones.bsky.social

📖 sample to peek inside
www.jellybooks.com/cloud_reader...

Sample of "Cat Wumman" by Gerda Stevenson

Peek inside this book and discover another great read.

www.jellybooks.com

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 7d

To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson

📚📚📚

Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@scattyscribbler.bsky.social
@luathpress.bsky.social

#DeborahSpence#AmyTurnbull#mg#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#readingforpleasure#youngreaders

Picture shows the front cover of the book To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 7d

📖✨ The To War With Wallace book tour continues! Visit mybookcorner.co.uk for their review of this exciting historical adventure.
Don’t miss out on their insights!
#ToWarWithWallace #BookTour #KidsLit @scattyscribbler.bsky.social @mybookcorner.bsky.social

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Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 7d

✨Book Event✨

👤 Rab Wilson
📍The Hall, Wigtown Primary, Wigtown Book Festival
📆 4 October
⏰ 10:30pm
🎟 buff.ly/uVrfOiT
#WigtownBookFestival #WigtownEvent #WigtownWhatsOn

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 7d

✨Aye Write Event✨

👤 Ken Currie & Tom Normand
📍The Green Room, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
📆 6 November
⏰ 6pm
🎟 buff.ly/AJEbqHg
#AyeWrite2025 #GlasgowEvent #Glasgowwhatson

Luath Press @luathpress.bsky.social · 8d

📚✨ October releases are on the way! From Gaelic fiction for all ages to memoirs, time travel guides, mountaineering tales and rich histories — there's something for everyone! Which title are you most excited about? 📖💫
#OctoberReleases #NewBooks

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