I recently discovered that July 27 is Bagpipe Appreciation Day. And, that it is NOT to be confused with International Bagpipe Day (March 10)! So, in honor of this auspicious event a few bagpipe recommendations!

B is for Bagpipes: a Scotland Alphabet, by Eve Begley Kiehm, illustrated by Alexa Rutherford is a book that may be enjoyed on several levels. The pictures have enough detail to be interesting all by themselves. Then, there are the expected entries for each letter, this time in rhyme. (sorry!) And finally, there are longer explanations with information as to the history and/or tradition for each of the rhymes.

Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides, by Kaitlyn Dunnett is the sixth in the Liss MacCrimmon mystery series. It should be a fun weekend in Moosetookalook. Liss is going to be married, and the town is hosting the Maine Highland Games. Instead, there's a murder and all plans are changed. Full of interesting bits of Scottish history and lore.

and, of course, the moving Bagpipe Brothers from the August 9, 2014 post.

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