James Kelman has made it a hat-trick of wins in one of Scotland's most prestigious cultural awards, scooping the Saltire Society's Book of the Year prize.
James Kelman has made it a hat-trick of wins in one of Scotland's most prestigious cultural awards, scooping the Saltire Society's Book of the Year prize.
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Phil Miller Arts Correspondent
Kelman, who was commended in 1982 and won in 2008 for Kieron Smith, Boy, last night won the prize for Mo Said She Was Quirky, published by Hamish Hamilton.
Saltire Society president Magnus Linklater said the organisation had a long-standing commitment to recognising exceptional writing talent. He added: "Our literary heritage is internationally renowned and the future is in fine fettle with the quality of work in these awards."
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