Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish politician who served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and as the Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2014 to 2023. Her book recommendations include a wide range of contemporary fiction, suggesting an interest in diverse voices and perspectives.
Books Recommended by Nicola Sturgeon 11
Hamnet
"Nicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter."
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Booth
"A fictionalised account of the family life of John Wilkes Booth who assassinated Abraham Lincoln."
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The Unfolding
"Exceptionally good - a fusion of family drama and state of the nation (and very prescient) US politics."
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The Secret History
"I don’t re-read lots of books, but making an exception for this modern classic."
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Tomb of Sand
"Extraordinarily good. Beautiful writing and storytelling, and a masterclass in the wonder of translation."
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Preventable
"Important and well worth reading."
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The New Life
"A book to savour. Beautifully written historical fiction, but with a timely feel too."
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1979
"Outstanding."
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Mayflies
"Beautiful book."
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The Island of Missing Trees
"Outstanding."
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The Ministry for the Future
"Late to this novel, but enjoying it - if you’re convinced, as I am, about the urgency of tackling climate change but want hopeful solutions rather than despair, I’d recommend reading this"
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