- “Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: This iconic novel takes place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, providing a gritty and raw portrayal of drug addiction in the city.
- “The Cutting Room” by Louise Welsh: Set in contemporary Glasgow, this dark thriller follows a protagonist who works in an auction house and stumbles upon a mysterious collection.
- “Garnethill” by Denise Mina: This crime novel is set in the Garnethill district of Glasgow and revolves around a young woman named Maureen O’Donnell who becomes entangled in a murder investigation.
- “The Dead Hour” by Denise Mina: Another gripping crime novel by Denise Mina, this book follows journalist Paddy Meehan as she investigates a murder in Glasgow’s media industry.
- “The Lighthouse Land” by Adrian McKinty: This young adult novel is a compelling mix of fantasy and adventure, set in a dystopian Glasgow where the city is isolated from the rest of the world.
- “The Trick Is to Keep Breathing” by Janice Galloway: This critically acclaimed novel explores the mental and emotional struggles of a schoolteacher in Glasgow, addressing themes of loss and identity.
- “No Mean City” by Alexander McArthur and H. Kingsley Long: Set in the 1930s, this novel portrays the harsh reality of working-class life in the Gorbals district of Glasgow.
- “The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart” by Mathias Malzieu: Though primarily set in France, this whimsical novel includes a significant portion taking place in Glasgow, where the protagonist embarks on a quest for love.
- “The Death of Bees” by Lisa O’Donnell: This coming-of-age novel is set in a working-class neighbourhood of Glasgow and follows two sisters who bury their parents in the backyard.
- “The Long Drop” by Denise Mina: Based on true events, this gripping thriller delves into the dark history of the infamous “Bible John” murders, which occurred in Glasgow in the late 1960s.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Glasgow
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