Nicola Sturgeon served as First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023, leading the Scottish National Party through a transformative period that included the 2014 independence referendum and the Brexit era. She was Scotland's second female First Minister and a prominent figure in UK politics, known for her advocacy of Scottish independence and progressive social policies.
10 Books Recommended by Nicola Sturgeon
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
Hamnet
3 people recommendedrecommended 3xNicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter.
Nicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter.
Nicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter.
Also recommended by: Celeste Ng, Jack Edwards
The Secret History
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xI donβt re-read lots of books, but making an exception for this modern classic.
I donβt re-read lots of books, but making an exception for this modern classic.
Also recommended by: Jenn Im
The New Life
A book to savour. Beautifully written historical fiction, but with a timely feel too.
The Unfolding
recommended 2xExceptionally good - a fusion of family drama and state of the nation (and very prescient) US politics.
Exceptionally good - a fusion of family drama and state of the nation (and very prescient) US politics.
Tomb of Sand
recommended 2xExtraordinarily good. Beautiful writing and storytelling, and a masterclass in the wonder of translation.
Extraordinarily good. Beautiful writing and storytelling, and a masterclass in the wonder of translation.
Booth
recommended 2xA fictionalised account of the family life of John Wilkes Booth who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
A fictionalised account of the family life of John Wilkes Booth who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
Preventable
recommended 3xImportant and well worth reading.
Important and well worth reading.
Important and well worth reading.
