This is my series interviewing the McIlvanney Prize longlist for 2026! My guest today is Gavin Bell. His Substack is: https://thebasic500.substack.com/ The bookshop he recommended is: Independent Bookshop in Glasgow | Daydreams Bookshop

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205. Venus Morris Griffin, Speaker and Author

Sept. 20, 2026

For more information on my guest this week please visit venusmorrisgriffin.com and venusmorrisgriffin.com/foundation.

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204. Abir Mukherjee, McIlvanney Prize Author

Sept. 15, 2026

This is my series interviewing the McIlvanney Prize longlist for 2026! My guest today is Abir Mukherjee. The bookshops he recommended are: 1. https://thebookmongerbearsden.co.uk 2. Welcome! | Forum Books3. https://wordonthestreetbookshop.co.uk/ 4. Bookshop in Swansea | Waterstones 5. www.noalibis…

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203. Philip Miller, McIlvanney Prize Author

Sept. 14, 2026

This is my series interviewing the McIlvanney Prize longlist for 2026! My guest today is Philip Miller. The bookshops he recommended are: 1. Golden Hare Books | Indie Bookshop, Edinburgh2. Books, Special editions, Author events - independent bookshop

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206. Sue Whisstock, Author

Sept. 26, 2026

My guest this week is Sue - her website is here: Sue WhisstockShe also recommended: 1in200.uk – Representing independent authors and Wallingford Literary Festival 2026 – OxIA The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. The Bell Bookshop – Henley-on-Thames 2. mostly-books.co.uk

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