The first part of the book is mix of autobiography, philosophy, cultural comment, history and spirituality. This section uses the narrative of Scottish history to examine the clash of gaelic culture and the predominant imperial power of the developing ‘British Empire’ updating this to the environmental and social impact of 21st Century capitalism and technology which is presenting us with such a crisis. The second part recounts a campaign to avert the development of a ‘Super-quarry’ threatening to remove a mountain on the isle of Harris and a community buy out of an island owned by a wealthy businessman. The book suggests ‘re- enchanting’ our modern lives with the foundations of celtic society - community, connection with the earth and spirituality. Truly inspirational. Wanted to become a hippie after reading this book.

The Master And the Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov
Reviewed by Taylor-Beales

A brilliant bit of story telling... the devil turns up in Russia and the asylums start filling up, as the folk are unsettled by the often subtle moral twisting of the devil and his crew, one of which is a large speaking cat. Alongside this we have a remarkable retelling of Yeshua coming before Pontius, and the crucifixion retold from very different perspectives. Tons to make you think and laugh about.