What I Learned - Sonny and Me by Ross Sayers
I was lucky enough to go to the launch event for this brilliant book by ex-local boy Ross Sayers, and what a lovely and humble bloke he is - sitting in a state of disbelief surrounded by all the people coming out and buying copies of his book - he literally has no idea just how fantastic he is...and I for one can't wait for his future offerings (a time-travelling tale set in the Glasgow Underground - I'm well and truly intrigued already.) What I Learned: I think this is a uniquely Scottish smell (due not in small part to the months and months and months and months of rain!). The only thing this description is missing is the noise of the rain dripping from the leaves. There's been lots written about the healing power of forests and the benefits of just a walk in the woods. I will definitely be reading up some more, and as I live two minutes away from one of the countries most beautiful bluebells woods its a phenomenon I am lucky enough to experience o