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, England and beyond.
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Book ReviewsNudibranch by Irenosen Okojie
Leave your expectations at the front cover, and dive into Irenosen Okojie's immersive and darkly surreal short story collection Read more »| 07 Nov 2019 -
Book ReviewsOligarchy by Scarlett Thomas
Oligarchy is full of black humour and witty realisms Read more »| 06 Nov 2019 -
Book ReviewsLove by Hanne Ørstavik
Hanne Ørstavik's new novella is a nuanced portrait of queasy love Read more »| 06 Nov 2019 -
Book ReviewsPermanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi
Mary H.K. Choi's new novel is stymied by forgotten plot threads and a lack of depth Read more »| 05 Nov 2019 -
Book ReviewsExquisite Cadavers by Meena Kandasamy
Meena Kandasamy's new book is a fascinating account of a writer's process, and an absorbing reclamation of authorial control Read more »| 04 Nov 2019 -
EventsScottish Poetry News: November 2019
Two book launches at The Scottish Poetry Library, centenary celebrations for Hamish Henderson continue and a new open mic night comes to Kirkcaldy Read more »| 29 Oct 2019
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FeaturesAndré Aciman returns to Call Me by Your Name with sequel Find Me
With the sequel to the sensation Call Me by Your Name being released into the world, The Skinny talks to André Aciman about returning to his characters in follow-up Find Me Read more »| 28 Oct 2019 -
Book ReviewsAn Orphan World by Giuseppe Caputo
The almost-naive facade of Giuseppe Caputo's new novel hides an effortlessly multi-layered plot Read more »| 23 Oct 2019 -
Book ReviewsCar Park Life by Gareth E. Rees
Gareth E. Rees' study of the car park is part psychogeographical study, part autobiography, and part satire of contemporary Britain Read more »| 22 Oct 2019 -
Book ReviewsDear Girls by Ali Wong
Dating, family, marriage, sex, food, pregnancy – stand-up comedian Ali Wong goes on a frank journey through the messiness of life in her new memoir Read more »| 22 Oct 2019 -
FilmNeu! Reekie! to premiere Mark Cousins' new film
Neu! Reekie! are heading to Leith Theatre this month with a night that sees the premiere of Mark Cousins' latest film and the launch of Neu! Reekie!'s new poetry anthology Read more »| 11 Oct 2019 -
EventsFive events to catch at Golden Hare Books Festival
The reigning winner of the British Book Awards' Bookshop of the Year, Edinburgh's Golden Hare Books is branching out with their first festival this October. Here are a few highlights from their inaugural programme Read more »| 09 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkAilidh Forlan on her guide to Scotland's street food
We speak to Ailidh Forlan ahead of her new guide to the wild world of Scottish street food Read more »| 07 Oct 2019 -
Book ReviewsTime Lived, Without Its Flow by Denise Riley
Astonishingly honest, Denise Riley's essay reflecting on the loss of her son addresses emotions known by most but often left unexpressed Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
Book ReviewsGrand Union by Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith turns her enviable observational skills to a whole host of characters in new short story collection Grand Union Read more »| 03 Oct 2019