Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, has gone on sale three days early at a bookstore in Glasgow on Monday.
Copies of the former first minister’s book are being sold at Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street before its scheduled release date on Thursday, August 14.
The memoir, which Sturgeon said she “poured her heart into”, will cover “extraordinary events”, “colourful characters” and “incredible experiences”.
In the lead-up to the launch, excerpts from the book and clips from a TV interview have revealed the former SNP leader speaking candidly about the shame she felt at the police raid of her home; her regrets at how she handled the gender reform bill in Scotland; her complicated relationship with political ally turned foe, Alex Salmond, as well as her sexuality and devastating miscarriage.
The publication date for Frankly is Thursday August 14, but Waterstones said no sales embargo was in place.
A statement from Waterstones said: “The publication date does not necessarily equal an on-sale date unless the publisher puts an embargo in place.
“In the case of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir no sales embargo has been arranged, which means the book can go on sale as soon as it arrives in shops.”
The memoir’s publishers Macmillan have been contacted for comment.
Nicola Sturgeon: The Interview will be broadcast on Monday, August 11 at 7pm on STV and STV Player.
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