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The first book I loved—and the lifetime of reading that followed

Marissa MacWhirter reflects on a lifelong love of books and reading as The Herald partners with Scottish Book Trust to give books to children in need.

Marissa Macwhirter

Original contributor via The Herald

| November 14, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 14, 8:00 PM

The first book I loved—and the lifetime of reading that followed — Image supplied with the source report: The Herald.

Marissa MacWhirter reflects on a lifelong love of books and reading as The Herald partners with Scottish Book Trust to give books to children in need.

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