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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, England and beyond.
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FeaturesScottish Poetry News: March 2019
March's poetry highlights include a clutch of new collections launching alongside the usual stellar array of live events Read more »| 01 Mar 2019 -
FeaturesChimene Suleyman on The Good Immigrant USA
Co-editor of The Good Immigrant USA, Chimene Suleyman discusses this new anthology offering a platform to often marginalised voices Read more »| 01 Mar 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Hallie Rubenhold challenges the pitfalls of the true crime genre in her much-needed and devastatingly brilliant new book Read more »| 28 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsBirthday by César Aira
César Aira's unconventional memoir is filled with timeless reflections on the struggle of learning to live well Read more »| 28 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsBangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad
The debut novel from Pitchaya Sudbanthad is a dense collection of stories as clammy and claustrophobic as Bangkok's streets Read more »| 26 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsTrout, Belly Up by Rodrigo Fuentes
The short story collection set in the Guatemalan countryside is quirky, dynamic and thoughtful Read more »| 26 Feb 2019
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Book ReviewsStubborn Archivist by Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Yara Rodrigues Fowler's new book skilfully blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a British-Brazilian woman in South London Read more »| 26 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsMuscle by Alan Trotter
Meet Box and _____. They’re a pair of tough guys who get the job done first and ask questions later, if at all. As they cross paths with a pulp writer ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsRemembered by Yvonne Battle-Felton
Yvonne Battle-Felton's new novel is a vital read, and one that won't be forgotten any time soon Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsAnother Planet by Tracey Thorn
Tracey Thorn shares her teenage diaries and recollections in her new memoir Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Last by Hanna Jameson
The Last is an intriguing blend of genres, but its dystopian tale lacks intrigue Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
NewsScottish Poetry News – February 2019
Our monthly poetry column returns to recommend the newest collections and events to get you through the final wintery weeks of the season Read more »| 04 Feb 2019 -
FeaturesWhy I’m only reading bisexual books this year
Christina Neuwirth, author of the watery wonder Amphibian, has decided to only read bisexual books in 2019. She tells The Skinny why she came to that decision, and what #twentybiteen will look like for her Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
While The Hunting Party takes a while to get going, Lucy Foley’s ability to blow plots out of the water is undeniable Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
FeaturesDavid Keenan introduces For The Good Times
David Keenan discusses The Troubles, mobster humour, and his second novel For The Good Times Read more »| 25 Jan 2019