Books
The Skinny book guide – bringing you book reviews, features, events, reviews and author interviews. Find previews and on the ground reporting from festivals of literature and poetry in Scotland and beyond.
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Book ReviewsThe River Capture by Mary Costello
Mary Costello takes an interesting conceptual lead from James Joyce on second novel The River Capture Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
Book ReviewsHex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery
Hex Life is a collection of chillingly dark short stories on witches and witchcraft Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
FestivalsBloody Scotland 2019: Festival recap
We dive wholeheartedly into the world of crime fiction at Bloody Scotland in Stirling, featuring Ian Rankin, Richard Osman and a gripping live trial Read more »| 27 Sep 2019 -
NewsScottish Poetry News: October 2019
In this month's round-up, National Poetry Day returns, one of the UK's greatest contemporary poets comes to Dundee, and Edinburgh gets a new book festival Read more »| 27 Sep 2019 -
Book ReviewsHow to be Autistic by Charlotte Amelia Poe
Charlotte Amelia Poe's new essay collection shows the barriers and resistance faced by young people on the autism spectrum Read more »| 25 Sep 2019 -
FeaturesRevision History: Tegan and Sara on High School
Tegan and Sara Quin discuss revisiting their school days for their new memoir and album Read more »| 25 Sep 2019
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EventsBloody Scotland 2019: Five events to catch
Scotland's leading celebration of all things crime and literature descends on Stirling once more; here are five hidden gems in the programme to check out Read more »| 16 Sep 2019 -
FeaturesStories of Uprising: Ra Page on the Resist anthology
Comma Press have explored stories of protest in a number of anthologies and their newest – Resist – explores stories of uprising through history to the present day. The Skinny talks to editor Ra Page and a number of contributors about resistance Read more »| 09 Sep 2019 -
Book ReviewsI Go Quiet by David Ouimet
David Ouimet's exquisite graphic novel is the kind of book you wish you could send to your childhood self Read more »| 05 Sep 2019 -
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Book ReviewsWe Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib
Samra Habib's queer Muslim memoir is a sure source of inspiration for anyone seeking family and acceptance Read more »| 05 Sep 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Inheritance of Solomon Farthing by Mary Paulson-Ellis
At once contemporary and historical, The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing is a beautifully-told mystery showing the legacy of war Read more »| 04 Sep 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Man Who Saw Everything by Deborah Levy
Deborah Levy's latest novel creates a rich, textured and multi-layered world that focuses on the damage done by our historical irresponsibility Read more »| 04 Sep 2019 -
Book ReviewsRewind by Catherine Ryan Howard
Rewind is a compelling, time-shifting thriller about voyeurism, obsession, and the dark side of the internet Read more »| 04 Sep 2019 -
EventsScottish Poetry News: September 2019
Ease into early autumn with Wigtown, Lighthouse Books and One Weekend in Stirling Read more »| 03 Sep 2019 -
Book ReviewsAgainst Memoir by Michelle Tea
This first collection of Michelle Tea’s journalistic essays an exuberant celebration of the modern American queer experience Read more »| 03 Sep 2019