Bestselling Scottish Books of 2004

  1. You Are What You Eat: Gillian McKeith
  2. The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency: Alexander McCall Smith
  3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: J K Rowling
  4. Tears of the Giraffe: Alexander McCall Smith
  5. Morality for Beautiful Girls: Alexander McCall Smith
  6. The Kalahari Typing School for Men: Alexander McCall Smith
  7. The Full Cupboard of Life: Alexander McCall Smith
  8. Life of Pi: Yann Martel
  9. A Question of Blood: Ian Rankin
  10. The Gruffalo’s Child (hb): Julia Donaldson
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    The Full Cupboard Of Life Alexander McCall Smith
    Mma Ramotswe, who became engaged to Mr J.L.B. Matekoni at the end of the first book in this series, is still engaged. She wonders when a day for the wedding will be named, but she is anxious to avoid putting too much pressure on her fiancé. For indeed he has other things on his mind.
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    The Gruffalo's Child Julia Donaldson; Axel Scheffler
    The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night, the Gruffalo's child ignores her father's warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist - does he?
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    Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix J. K. Rowling
    This new novel by J. K. Rowling continues the further adventures of boy wizard Harry and his friends. Harry is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School, and what he is about to discover will turn his world upside down.
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    The Kalahari Typing School For Men Alexander McCall Smith
    In the fourth book in the 'No 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series Precious Ramotswe faces a new challenge: competition. 'Ex-CID, Ex-New York and Ex-cellent', Cephas Buthelezi certainly talks the talk, but how would he deal with her current case - a man who has been attacked by ostrich rustlers?
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    Life Of Pi: A Novel Yann Martel
    Pi lives in Pondicherry, India, where his father owns the city's zoo. The family decides to immigrate to Canada, but tragedy strikes at sea. In the lifeboat are five survivors: Pi, a hyena, a zebra, a female orang-utan and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger.
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    Morality For Beautiful Girls Alexander McCall Smith
    'The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency' introduced the engaging and sassy owner of Botswana's only detective agency, Precious Ramotswe. This novel finds her expanding her business to take in the world of car repair and a beauty pageant.
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    The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Alexander McCall Smith
    The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is one woman, Precious Ramotswe, working out of a breezeblock office in Botswana. A cross between Kinsey Millhone and Miss Marple, Precious makes an unlikely heroine as she embarks on a very African mystery.
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    A Question Of Blood Ian Rankin
    John Rebus has to face up to the most savage and senseless crime imaginable, one in which all his knowledge of human motivation is rendered useless and one that will take him to the heart of human darkness.
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    Tears Of The Giraffe Alexander McCall Smith
    This novel features Precious Ramotswe, the owner of Botswana's only detective agency. Among her cases are wayward wives, unscrupulous maids and the challenge of a mother's pain over her lost son.
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    You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your Life Gillian McKeith
    Published to accompany the Channel 4 television series, Gillian McKeith's book combines advice and real-life stories to create a diet makeover for all.