Features

The newly launched Gutter magazine already looks like being a promising step for Scottish writing as a whole. Here's why. Read more »

A chat with Christopher Brookmyre about his new book, Pandaemonium, demons, quantum physics, and the nature of reality. Read more »

Four books in five years is an impressive standard for any successful author. Ewan Morrison seems to have made up for lost time in writing fiction. Starting with a collection of short stories followed by two novels, Ewan’s most recent release – Ménage – set in the Young British Artist scene of 90s London sees three characters engage in an enveloping ménage a trois. In an undisturbed university room in the heart of Glasgow, Ewan talks about the book and the engine that runs it. Read more »

The West Port Book festival is in its second year, and is packed with nimble and nifty events. Something for everyone here - read on... Read more »

The Skinny is sponsoring The Wire creator David Simon's event at the Edinburgh international Book festival. Peter Geoghegan spoke to him about his books, his TV shows, and his views on drugs, politics, and America. He didn't disappoint. Read more »

Richard Holloway was appointed as Guest Director of this year’s Book Festival after departing Director Catherine Lockerbie had picked the programme. Still, who better to pick from the big names than the writer, theologian, and controversial former bishop? Read more »