From crime novels to thrillers, there's been no shortage of books based in Glasgow which have gripped readers with us putting together a list of some of the finest books to be set in Glasgow.
Some of the books reflect the culture of the city at different times and will appeal to generations of Glaswegians who have at some stage called Glasgow home.
The Mitchell Library is the largest public reference library in Europe meaning that it is no coincidence that Glaswegians love to read.
Christmas is the perfect time to buy a friend or loved one a book with this list of 12 Glasgow titles.
The Mitchell Library is the largest public reference library in Europe meaning that it is no coincidence that Glaswegians love to read.
9. Night Song of the Last Tram
"A wonderfully colourful and deeply poignant memoir of growing up in a 'single end' - one room in a Glasgow tenement - during and immediately after the Second World War. Although young Robert Douglas's life was blighted by the cruel if sporadic presence of his father, it was equally blessed by the love of his mother, Janet. While the story of their life together is in some ways very sad, it is also filled with humorous and happy memories."
10. Post Punk City
"Post Punk City sees Martin McClenaghan turn the lens on his native city 1979-1990. Glasgow cityscapes, architecture, the Clyde, markets, portraits, political demos, work, leisure and holidays all feature in an evocative portrait of a city in transition. This unique and largely-unpublished archive reveals many sides of the city, and the people at its heart. All augmented by live music photography reflecting this key era from The Fall, Cramps, Banshees, Ants and Magazine to New Order, U2, Altered Images and Orange Juice."
11. Meantime
"Glasgow, in the aftermath of the Independence referendum, is a strange place. Marina Katos's body is found in a park and the police don't seem to know or care who committed the crime. Meantime is a wild ride through Glasgow's multicultural present and examines its colonial past. It's dazzingly funny, grappling with big ideas, and is heartbreakingly tinged with personal and political loss."
12. A Glasgow Kiss
"Meet Zara Smith: 29, single and muddling her way through life as a trainee nurse in Glasgow. With 30 fast approaching, she's determined to do whatever it takes to find love. Cheered on by best friends Ashley and Raj, Zara embarks on a string of dating escapades that are as hilarious as they are disastrous. From online dating to blind dates, hometown hook-ups to flirty bartenders, nothing is off limits."