Book Reviews
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Book ReviewsNotes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
Haig navigates a world that can be dark and stressful in search of the light that lifts the weight of the world off our shoulders; whether or not that’s possible, it’s nice to believe it is Read more »| 29 Jun 2018 -
Book ReviewsThe Iliac Crest by Cristina Rivera Garza
Cristina Rivera Garza’s The Iliac Crest is a sensuous read with an unbounded story that calls to mind the work of David Lynch Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Book ReviewsThe Hidden Keys by André Alexis
The Hidden Keys moves with the confidence of a writer on form Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Book ReviewsThis is Just My Face by Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe's autobiography is fearless, funny and a staggeringly great read Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Book ReviewsHouse of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's House of Stone is a remarkable novel, using the intimacy of personal narratives to sculpt the history of Zimbabwe for the contemporary reader Read more »| 04 Jun 2018 -
Book ReviewsSonic Youth Slept on My Floor by Dave Haslam
Dave Haslam’s love for Manchester and its music scene shines through in Sonic Youth Slept on My Floor Read more »| 01 Jun 2018
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Book ReviewsFault Lines by Doug Johnstone
Doug Johnstone's Fault Lines is an original and psychological ride Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsAliens & Anorexia by Chris Kraus
I Love Dick author Chris Kraus' latest book to hit the UK covers a kaleidoscope of subjects with empathy, vulnerability and wit Read more »| 25 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsThe Manhattan Project by Paul McNeive
Paul McNeive's new book is an overcooked melange of wooden dialogue, repetition and irrelevant detail Read more »| 15 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsFish Soup by Margarita García Robayo
Robayo's distinct characters and fascinating stories is another hit from publishing newcomers Charco Press Read more »| 14 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsProblems by Jade Sharma
Jade Sharma's new novel is as relentless as its protagonist, laying bare the messy truths of being human Read more »| 07 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsAmerica Is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo
In her debut novel, Elaine Castillo takes the reader on a journey of sudden twists and turns Read more »| 01 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsThe Valley at the Centre of the World by Malachy Tallack
In his debut novel, Malachy Tallack proves himself as adept a novelist as he is a nature writer, combining his talents with a novel deeply rooted in place Read more »| 30 Apr 2018 -
Book ReviewsThe Gloaming by Kirsty Logan
In her second novel, Scottish author Kirsty Logan builds a world that feels as real as it does magical Read more »| 26 Apr 2018 -
Book ReviewsBreak.up by Joanna Walsh
Joanna Walsh’s genre-defying novel mixes travelogue with the story of an online relationship Read more »| 11 Apr 2018