Features
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FeaturesAmy Abdelnoor on her debut novel Ever Land
Ahead of her appearance at this year's Book Fringe, Amy Abdelnoor introduces her debut novel Ever Land, a haunting ghost story set in Palestine Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
FeaturesLucia Odoom on her novella Cosmos
We speak to Ghanaian-Danish writer Lucia Odoom about her novella Cosmos, and how the contemporary epistolary form can allow for an interrogation of belonging and intimacy Read more »| 13 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsLoud and Proud: Celebrating ten years of 404 Ink
After a decade of publishing, the duo behind one of Scotland's most seminal indie presses, 404 Ink, look back at an impressive career and legacy Read more »| 07 Aug 2026 -
FeaturesBeth Frieden on Gaelic poetry and new pamphlet Acair san Talamh
We chat with Beth Frieden, a Glasgow-based poet and New Scottish Writers Award winner for Gaelic Poetry in 2021, about her debut pamphlet, Acair san Talamh, ahead of her appearance at Govanhill Book Festival Read more »| 05 Aug 2026 -
FeaturesTazmyn-Mei Gebbett's favourite Edinburgh spots
We chat with Tazmyn-Mei Gebbett, a new Edinburgh transplant, about their favourite spots in the city so far Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesWord on the Street: A guide to literary Edinburgh
Book lovers rejoice – Edinburgh has you covered. From museums and libraries to monuments and bookshops, Scotland's capital well earns its status as the world's first UNESCO City of Literature Read more »| 25 Jun 2026
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FeaturesDaisy Dixon on Depraved: The Story of Dangerous Art
We chat with author and art philosopher Daisy Dixon about her new book Depraved, and what we should be doing about harmful art Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
FeaturesWriting from the in-between: Celebrating the Centenary of Agnes Owens
Marking the centenary of one of Scotland's most unique and forgotten voices, a new programme of events celebrates the life and work of Milngavie author Agnes Owens Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
FeaturesSamar Yazbek on Your Presence Is a Danger to Your Life: Voices From Gaza
We speak to Syrian journalist Samar Yazbek about her latest book, a collection of testimonials from Gazans living under genocide Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
FeaturesShahed Ezaydi on The Othered Woman, white feminism and Islamophobia
We chat with author and journalist Shahed Ezaydi on her debut book The Othered Woman and her years of research into the harms of white feminism Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
FeaturesBest Friends Forever?: Sarvat Hasin on new novel Strange Girls
In Sarvat Hasin's beautiful friendship break-up book Strange Girls, the intimacies, co-dependencies, and queernesses of female friendship prompt a crisis Read more »| 09 Mar 2026 -
FeaturesSophie Robinson on her debut novel Prairie Oyster
Acclaimed poet Sophie Robinson chats to us about her debut novel Prairie Oyster, and why poetry wasn't enough to tell this particular story Read more »| 19 Feb 2026 -
FeaturesRoxy Dunn on her new novel Wants and Needs
This year, relying on relationships to fix us is out. We talk to author Roxy Dunn about her smart and sexy new novel Wants and Needs, and how we figure out who we are outside of our desire for love Read more »| 20 Jan 2026 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Favourite Books of 2025
We asked The Skinny book team to name their favourite book of 2025 – it's not too late to make your reading goals for the year Read more »| 05 Dec 2025 -
FeaturesThe Skinny on... Michael Pedersen
Ahead of his annual Christmas show and New Year's Day appearance with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the incumbent Edinburgh Makar takes on our Q&A Read more »| 02 Dec 2025