Damian Barr is joined by literary legend Armistead Maupin to discuss his classic Tales of the City series, Glasgow-based comedian Josie Long reveals the writers that inspire her, and sports commentator turned online sensation Andrew Cotter talks about his books Dog Days and Olive, Mabel and Me. The Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group rate Scottish classic Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh, and regulars at Portobello Bookshop give their recommended reads

Damian Barr chats to best-selling writer Patrick Gale about his latest novel, Mother's Boy; footballing legend Pat Nevin talks about the books he loves and his memoir, Accidental Footballer; and award-winning journalist Chitra Ramaswamy discusses her story of a very special friendship, Homelands.

The Forth Valley Reading Group for Blind and Partially Sighted People give their verdict on Scottish classic Sunset Song, by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, and there are reading recommendations from the people of Insch.