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Inspirational writing
Buddha DaBuddha Da by Anne Donovan
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Great characters, structure and language make this a shining example of Scots fiction.
HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics by Anne Donovan
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The short stories are brilliant too. Emotionally compelling but never schmaltzy.
Born Free ("Rebel Inc")Born Free ("Rebel Inc") by Laura J. Hird
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Laura Hird should be up there with Irvine Welsh, if there were any justice. In fact higher, cos she's a tad more accesible...
Nail and Other Stories ("Rebel Inc")Nail and Other Stories ("Rebel Inc") by Laura J. Hird
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The short stories are in a similar vein, and superbly constructed.
Things You Should KnowThings You Should Know by A.M. Homes
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This and the Safety of Objects are great collections. Unique and mindblowing.
Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal TimesStaying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times by Neil Astley
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I love dipping into this for inspiration. So many great poems you may never have come across before...
Antony Worrall Thompson's GI DietAntony Worrall Thompson's GI Diet by Antony Worrall Thompson
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This is certainly inspiring me just now. All GI monitored food is one of my current obsessions.