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Kirsty Logan
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Chris Reilly
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Original tales by remarkable writers.
Hometown Tales is a series of books pairing exciting new voices with some of the most talented and important writers at work today. Some of the tales are fiction and some are narrative nonfiction; they are all powerful, fascinating and moving and aim to celebrate regional diversity and explore the meaning of home.
In this audiobook on Glasgow, you'll find two unique tales: a moving account of growing up in the shadow of Woodilee Hospital by author of The Gracekeepers, Kirsty Logan, and a deeply personal journey on foot through the city of Glasgow by Paul McQuade.
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