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 ReviewsPatient X by David Peace
David Peace's poetic portrait of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa demands focus and a quiet space Read more »| 02 Apr 2018 -
Book ReviewsThe One Who Wrote Destiny by Nikesh Shukla
Nikesh Shukla's new novel speaks to vital issues of the day, but it's also a beautiful tale of the threads of family. Read more »| 30 Mar 2018 -
Book ReviewsMayhem & Death by Helen McClory
Helen McClory’s gift for language and her rich, ambitious wordplay make for a staggering second collection Read more »| 27 Mar 2018 -
Features
Irvine Welsh on Dead Men's Trousers
We meet Irvine Welsh to discuss the existential crisis of the workforce, the destruction of youth culture and the battleground of health policy as he releases his latest, Dead Man's Trousers Read more »| 27 Mar 2018 -
Book ReviewsAnna Undreaming by Thomas Welsh
Thomas Welsh's feminist fantasy novel is an energetic, earnest book – it's just not a very good one Read more »| 19 Mar 2018 -
Features
StAnza 2018: Rhyme and Reasoning
We recap this year's edition of StAnza poetry festival in St Andrews Read more »| 16 Mar 2018
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Events
Five events to catch at Aye Write! 2018
Glasgow's Book Festival returns this week; here are five events to catch at this year's Aye Write! Read more »| 14 Mar 2018 -
Book Reviews
Becoming Dangerous
Witchy femmes, queer conjurers, and magical rebels write about the interweaving of magic and ritual in their lives Read more »| 09 Mar 2018 -
Features
Brazen Rebels: 5 Books for International Women's Day
For International Women's Day, The Skinny looks at five bold and brilliant illustrated books released in 2018 which celebrate trailblazing women Read more »| 08 Mar 2018 -
Book ReviewsBig Bones by Laura Dockrill
Once it reaches its tipping point, Laura Dockrill's novel is an enveloping tale Read more »| 06 Mar 2018 -
Events
StAnza Poetry Festival: 5 Events to Catch
Ahead of Scotland's beloved poetry festival StAnza kicking off this week, we pick out five must-see events Read more »| 06 Mar 2018 -
Events
Scottish Poetry News: March 2018
A look at the month ahead in the poetry world, as StAnza and Aye Write! festivals return for 2018 Read more »| 05 Mar 2018 -
Features
Introducing The Little Book of Feminist Saints
The Little Book of Feminist Saints showcases the women through history who broke new ground, shattered glass ceilings, and broke the mould. We talk to its creators Read more »| 05 Mar 2018 -
Book Reviews
Folk by Zoe Gilbert
The literary equivalent of blackberry wine drunk outdoors under the trees Read more »| 02 Mar 2018 -
Book Reviews
Sal by Mick Kitson
In Sal, Kitson has captured a curious quality of teenagerhood. Read more »| 02 Mar 2018