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#RLSDAY

The 167th anniversary of the birth of Robert Louis Stevenson was marked yesterday. Fans of the acclaimed Edinburgh-born author, who is the 26th most translated writer in history, shared tributes and favourite quotes across social media. @scottish bktrust said: “‘I always keep two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in,’ said Robert Louis Stevenson. Happy #RLSDAY to one and all” @ilovevonnegut said: “The brutal venality of man on display in so many of Robert Louis Stevenson’s works makes him essential reading in this era of venal and corrupt humanity. His works brilliantly highlight the darkest elements of our psyche” @sallyevanz1 offered: “A little known factet, when Samoa announced his death via telegram, the message said: ‘Mr Robert Louis Stevenson died today while making a salad.’ Dangerous things, salads”

#JOHNLEWISAD

The much-hyped John Lewis Christmas television advertisement continues to divide opinion, with many viewers less than impressed with Elbow’s cover version of Golden Slumbers by The Beatles. @Martinsfp said: “Every time I see the John Lewis ad, I wait for Golden Slumbers to segué into Carry That Weight, and I feel unsatisfied that it doesn’t” @rhiabuzz added: “As much as I like the ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ vibe, I’m a bit disappointed by the lack of festive joy in the John Lewis ad.” @JESS_JMB said: “How did I watch the John Lewis Christmas ad three times before realising it was about being scared of the dark?”

#STRICTLY

Scots comedian Susan Calman booked her place in the Blackpool episode of Strictly Come Dancing, much to the delight of her fans. @Mqenna said: “Wait... didn’t @Susancalman say she’d get a tattoo if she made it to #Blackpool? Will she, won’t she?” @Susancalman replied: “And before anyone asks. Yes. I’m getting ‘I love Grimsby’ tattooed on my foot as I promised I would”