Book Reviews
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Book ReviewsSeveral People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke
Calvin Kasulke's new novel is a surreal, witty, existential look at the way that apps control our lives Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
Book ReviewsNever Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
When at its strongest, Never Saw Me Coming is dark, complex, gripping and difficult to step back from Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
Book ReviewsKeeping the House by Tice Cin
Tice Cin's debut novel is a refreshing and unique look at London life through the eyes of its Turkish Cypriot community Read more »| 07 Sep 2021 -
Book ReviewsBeautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Beautiful World, Where Are You is everything Sally Rooney does so brilliantly, but her third novel also asks itself bigger questions about storytelling in a time of crisis Read more »| 03 Sep 2021 -
Book ReviewsAll the Names Given by Raymond Antrobus
Raymond Antrobus' new collection is a meditation on communication: not only on what is communicated, but also how Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
Book ReviewsGirl One by Sara Flannery Murphy
Combining mystery, sci-fi and social commentary, Girl One is a testament to the importance of female relationships Read more »| 05 Aug 2021
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Book ReviewsMonument Maker by David Keenan
David Keenan is pushing boundaries, and pushing readers, in his towering new novel Monument Maker Read more »| 04 Aug 2021 -
Book ReviewsThe Turnout by Megan Abbott
The Turnout is a dance that begins slowly and lures the reader in, with Megan Abbott offering a precise dissection of complex relationships Read more »| 03 Aug 2021 -
Book ReviewsThe Roles We Play by Sabba Khan
Sabba Khan's tenderly sketched graphic memoir is an unequivocal labour of love that hones in on the Kashmiri immigrant experience Read more »| 27 Jul 2021 -
Book ReviewsWe Need To Talk About Money by Otegha Uwagba
Otegha Uwagba's new book is a relatable, recognisable and brave step towards dismantling the barriers surrounding money Read more »| 07 Jul 2021 -
Book ReviewsEveryone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
Funny, dark and harrowing – Emily Austin's debut novel is a profoundly honest portrayal of mental health in a chaotic modern world Read more »| 05 Jul 2021 -
Book ReviewsThe Giant Dark by Sarvat Hasin
Sarvat Hasin's new book, a loose retelling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, is heavy with the bloodied consequences of romantic collapse Read more »| 05 Jul 2021 -
Book ReviewsThe First Collection... by Jessica Hopper
This expanded edition of Jessica Hopper's collection of music journalism remains an essential read Read more »| 01 Jul 2021 -
Book ReviewsSmithers & Wing by Heather Palmer, Kirsty Hunter
Heather Palmer and Kirsty Hunter blend exquisite artwork with action-packed writing in their first Smithers and Wing graphic novel Read more »| 28 Jun 2021 -
Book ReviewsHeaven by Mieko Kawakami
The new novel from Breasts and Eggs author Mieko Kawakami is relentless in reminding us of the claustrophobia of adolescence Read more »| 10 Jun 2021