Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon

Former First Minister of Scotland

Former First Minister of Scotland who led the Scottish National Party and served as Scotland's chief executive from 2014 to 2023.

Politicians & Leaders

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

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#1

Hamnet

by Maggie O'Farrell

3 people recommendedrecommended 3x

Nicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter.

Nicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter.

Nicola Sturgeon recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Celeste Ng, Jack Edwards

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#2

The Secret History

by Donna Tartt

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

I don’t re-read lots of books, but making an exception for this modern classic.

I don’t re-read lots of books, but making an exception for this modern classic.

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Also recommended by: Jenn Im

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#3

Mayflies

by Andrew O'Hagan

2 people recommended

Beautiful book.

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Also recommended by: Nate Berkus

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#4

The New Life

by Tom Crewe

A book to savour. Beautifully written historical fiction, but with a timely feel too.

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#5

The Unfolding

by A.M. Homes

recommended 2x

Exceptionally 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.

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#6

Tomb of Sand

by Geetanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell

recommended 2x

Extraordinarily 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.

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#7

Booth

by Karen Joy Fowler

recommended 2x

A 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.

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#8

Preventable

by Devi Lalita Sridhar

recommended 3x

Important and well worth reading.

Important and well worth reading.

Important and well worth reading.

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#9

The Island of Missing Trees

by Elif Shafak

recommended 3x

Outstanding.

Outstanding.

Outstanding.

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#10

1979

by Val McDermid

recommended 2x

Outstanding.

Outstanding.

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