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lisamshardlow's review against another edition
5.0
In The Clanlands Almanac, we join Sam and Graham (stars of the TV series Outlander and Men in Kilts) as they take a real-life road trip around Scotland. They tell us all about different special occasions and holidays that occur throughout Scotland and how people celebrate them. We learn all about historical battles, famous Scots, clans, feuds, mountains, and some embarrassing reminiscences. From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam and Graham guide us through a 12-month journey full of Scottish legends, traditions, and historical and contemporary events.
Maybe I’m biased because I love Outlander and Men in Kilts, so (of course) I also love Sam and Graham. Much of the book is educational, telling the story of several historical and contemporary events, as well as what they do now to celebrate the anniversary of the events. And a lot of it is Sam and Graham just having fun. They have some great banter throughout, always teasing each other and having a laugh, which I loved. I found some of the clan feuds quite complicated to follow, but I think that was because they were mainly fighting over something silly that I didn’t understand. There were also a few parts that I laughed out loud at - the sections about Haggis, Dougal McKenzie’s cocktail list, Sam forcing Graham to do challenges that he wasn’t comfortable with, and any stories about the cast members being drunk. There were a few parts where Sam and Graham laughed out loud themselves, which made me laugh even more.
There was nothing that I didn’t love about this book. I just loved it from start to finish. It was informative as well as entertaining. So I give The Clanlands Almanac 5 out of 5 stars!
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in or is planning a trip to Scotland, likes Outlander and/or Men in Kilts, nonfiction travel memoirs, entertaining stories, and laugh-out-loud humour.
Maybe I’m biased because I love Outlander and Men in Kilts, so (of course) I also love Sam and Graham. Much of the book is educational, telling the story of several historical and contemporary events, as well as what they do now to celebrate the anniversary of the events. And a lot of it is Sam and Graham just having fun. They have some great banter throughout, always teasing each other and having a laugh, which I loved. I found some of the clan feuds quite complicated to follow, but I think that was because they were mainly fighting over something silly that I didn’t understand. There were also a few parts that I laughed out loud at - the sections about Haggis, Dougal McKenzie’s cocktail list, Sam forcing Graham to do challenges that he wasn’t comfortable with, and any stories about the cast members being drunk. There were a few parts where Sam and Graham laughed out loud themselves, which made me laugh even more.
There was nothing that I didn’t love about this book. I just loved it from start to finish. It was informative as well as entertaining. So I give The Clanlands Almanac 5 out of 5 stars!
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in or is planning a trip to Scotland, likes Outlander and/or Men in Kilts, nonfiction travel memoirs, entertaining stories, and laugh-out-loud humour.
steinpaiger's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
katstopreading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
4.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
5.0
A must listen! I loved this new volume from Outlander and Men in Kilts frenemies Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish. Laugh out loud hijinks, behind the scenes stories and interesting tidbits from Scottish history. HIGHLY recommend!!
snowblu3's review against another edition
I must have checked out the audio book five times since March. I just could not get through it. I don't know why. I love Sam and Graham, and their chemistry, and their narrating skills. I just was not connecting with this one for whatever reason, and I finally gave up on it.
junipermarie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
4.5
There are a lot of references to Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series, both the books and the TV show, as well as historical battles. Trigger warnings for rape, death, gore, and violence, both fictional and real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Torture, and War
Moderate: Rape
smileangel's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright! Very conversational with loads of stories and that.
With it being called an almanac, I did expect a lot more about the actual dates and events on them, but that was probably my overestimating than the book itself.
I feel like it would be a good podcast?
With it being called an almanac, I did expect a lot more about the actual dates and events on them, but that was probably my overestimating than the book itself.
I feel like it would be a good podcast?
booksbrewsandtunes's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful book to read throughout the year. 12 months with a lively, fun, and informative text.