Damian Barr is joined by literary legend Armistead Maupin to discuss his classic Tales of the City series, Glasgow-based comedian Josie Long reveals the writers that inspire her, and sports commentator turned online sensation Andrew Cotter talks about his books Dog Days and Olive, Mabel and Me. The Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group rate Scottish classic Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh, and regulars at Portobello Bookshop give their recommended reads