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FeaturesRead Think Act: Lighthouse on books and activism
Lighthouse Books have launched a video series looking to explore the connections between books and activism. We speak to Digital Campaigns Manager Jessica Gaitán Johannesson to learn more Read more »| 08 Nov 2021 -
ComedyComedy historian Robert Ross on his new book
Comedy historian Robert Ross talks to us about his new book, which shines an overdue spotlight on more than a century of overlooked comic greatness Read more »| 08 Nov 2021 -
ClubsHWFG!: Remembering The Arches
30 years ago The Arches opened its doors for the first time and changed Scotland's arts scene forever. In their new book, two former employees – David Bratchpiece and Kirstin Innes – celebrate the iconic venue's enduring legacy Read more »| 03 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesAlison Rumfitt on her hyper-contemporary haunted house novel
We meet Alison Rumfitt to hear about Tell Me I’m Worthless, her hyper-contemporary new novel connecting haunted houses and right-wing politics Read more »| 29 Oct 2021 -
FeaturesInklusion: the kickass guide to literary accessibility
Ever Dundas and Julie Farrell introduce Inklusion, a project aiming to innovate access in the literature sector, and make a kickass guide to making events accessible for disabled people Read more »| 25 Oct 2021 -
FeaturesHarry Josephine Giles on Orkney sci-fi Deep Wheel Orcadia
Taking readers to outer space in her new Orcadian sci-fi adventure, we speak to Harry Josephine Giles about the playfulness of language, and the renaissance of Scots Read more »| 11 Oct 2021
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FeaturesLet's Talk About Sex, Baby: Rachel Thompson interview
We chat with author and journalist Rachel Thompson about her new book Rough: How Violence Found Its Way Into the Bedroom, ways of addressing sexual violence within society, and the importance of going beyond consent Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
FeaturesScottish Poetry News: September 2021
Rhyme Watch is back to bring you the good news of poetry publications, events (online and in-person, exciting!), and all other things poetic/poetry adjacent in Scotland Read more »| 31 Aug 2021 -
FeaturesPower in a Union: Eve Livingston on Make Bosses Pay
Political journalist and author Eve Livingston on her union manifesto, Make Bosses Pay Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsEdinburgh International Book Festival: Week one recap
As Edinburgh International Book Festival returns in hybrid form for 2021, The Skinny team have been diving into some of the programme highlights – here's our recap of week one Read more »| 23 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsInua Ellams on A Toast to the People
Poet and playwright Inua Ellams chats about politics, performing and working with Saul Williams for Edinburgh International Festival's new spoken word series, A Toast to the People Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
FilmOn the set of Our Ladies with author Alan Warner
Back in 2018, the film adaptation of Alan Warner's The Sopranos was filming in Edinburgh. Three years later, the film – now titled Our Ladies – finally reaches Scottish cinemas. Here's our on-set chat with the author, over a bracingly expensive whisky Read more »| 17 Aug 2021 -
FestivalsOnwards & Upwards: Edinburgh Book Festival preview
As the Edinburgh International Book Festival returns for 2021 in a new location with a new hybrid set-up, we dive into the highlights of their programme, which looks to celebrate the ideas and stories for a changing world Read more »| 10 Aug 2021 -
FeaturesNina Mingya Powles on Small Bodies of Water
Nan Shepherd Prize winner Nina Mingya Powles discusses her new book Small Bodies of Water, periods, nature writing and colonialism Read more »| 05 Aug 2021 -
FeaturesTorrey Peters on Detransition, Baby
Ahead of her Skinny-sponsored event at Edinburgh International Book Festival, Torrey Peters discusses Detransition, Baby Read more »| 30 Jul 2021