Denise Mina didn’t learn to read until she was about nine, and it wasn’t until her late teens that books really hooked her. But once they did, there was no looking back. Today, Denise has become one of Scotland's most prolific mystery writers. She shares some of the most influential books in her life, and discusses her latest crime novel.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov

Can’t we talk about something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast

The American Civil War by John Keegan

Nic Cage: Actor For Hire by Raechel Leigh Carter

The Good Liar by Denise Mina