NHSCOT BOOK CLUB

Here’s a complete list of our Scottish Bound Book Club selections for 2026. Our virtual book club meets quarterly on Zoom to discuss compelling books by Scottish authors or stories set in Scotland, featuring rich Scottish themes, history, culture, and landscapes. Each online discussion begins at 6 PM and lasts approximately one hour, offering an engaging and welcoming space for readers to connect and discuss. We hope our curated 2026 reading list offers something for every reader. Below you’ll find the full 2026 book selection list and discussion schedule. We hope you’ll join our growing community of readers for thoughtful conversation and lively discussion.

Happy reading!

Contact Andrew MacLeay – [email protected], to register.

 

Raw Spirit: In Search of the Perfect Dram by Iain Banks
February 5, 2026

In an absorbing voyage as interesting to non-drinkers as to true whisky connoisseurs, sci-fi and literary author Iain Banks explores the rich heritage of Scottish whisky, from the most famous distilleries to the most obscure operations. Whisky is more than a drink: it’s a culture that binds together people, places, and products far across Scotland’s rugged terrain. Switching from cars to ferries to bicycles, Banks crisscrosses his homeland, weaving an engrossing narrative full of fascinating traditions, peculiar people, and the downright bizarre places he encounters on his journey down Scotland’s great golden road.

 

White Nights by Ann Cleeves
June 18, 2026

A stunning second installment in the acclaimed Shetland Island Quartet (The Book Club read the first installment in March of 2025), White Nights is sure to garner American raves for international sensation Ann Cleeves. This series is the basis for the hit BBC show Shetland,starring Douglas Henshall, which attracted over 12 million viewers in its first two nights on the air.

 

Nine Lives & Counting by Randalph Bland
October 15, 2026

From post-war Scotland to refugee camps in Asia and warzones in the Middle East, Randalph Bland’s true story is a breathtaking ride through reckless youth, global adventure, and moments where life and death hung in the balance.