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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NewsSaltire Literary Award shortlist 2015 announced
The shortlist for the 2015 Saltire Awards has been unveiled in simultaneous ceremonies in Edinburgh and London. Read more »| 22 Oct 2015 -
FeaturesChigozie Obioma: A wake-up call to Nigeria
Chigozie Obioma is less interested in the Booker Prize trophy he might have won than the lifeblood the shortlist offered his novel The Fishermen – inciting interest in his literary work, but also questions on the state of a nation: Nigeria Read more »| 21 Oct 2015 -
Features
Graham Humphreys Interviewed: Art of Darkness
The dark art of illustrator Graham Humphreys is finally seeing the light with an upcoming book and exhibition. His are the bold and bloody images to accompany the seminal horror films of our times, including A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Evil Dead Read more »| 19 Oct 2015 -
FestivalsThe Migrant’s Story in Literature
Manchester Literature Festival has teamed up with Amnesty International for an event looking at exile and asylum. The Skinny takes a look at the migrant story in literature Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
Festivals
Dave McKean Interview: The Comic Book Revolution
Comic artist Dave McKean talks art and books ahead of his appearance at Manchester Literature Festival. Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
FeaturesHigh Water Mark: Catherine Chanter on The Well
Murder, mystery and cult religion: author Catherine Chanter talks us through her debut novel The Well. Read more »| 09 Oct 2015
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Features
Adam Marek Interview: Manchester Literature Festival
Author Adam Marek on fusing the fantastic with the everyday, ahead of his visit to Manchester. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Festivals
Manchester Literature Festival: Memoir & Biography
Manchester Literature Festival's 2015 programme reflects recent publishing trends with events focusing on the biographies of Eleanor Marx, John le Carré and Saul Bellow. The Skinny considers the rising prominence of biography and memoir Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Book ReviewsOne Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
Time to rediscover Randall P. McMurphy, as Ken Kesey's classic novel is treated to a folio edition. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Features
David Constantine Interview: Invasions of the Past
Following renewed interest in his work, author David Constantine talks about new novel The Life-Writer. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Book Reviews
Bream Gives Me Hiccups, by Jesse Eisenberg
Millennial actor-turned-author Jesse Eisenberg plays to the crowd in this short story collection. Read more »| 07 Oct 2015 -
Theatre
Blanche McIntyre interview: Why we need ancient drama
As this year’s third major production of The Oresteia opens, this time in Manchester, The Skinny speaks to director Blanche McIntyre about Ancient Greek theatre, modern-day politics and being part of HOME’s debut season Read more »| 07 Oct 2015 -
Events
Northwest Book Highlights – October 2015
Paul Mason, Iain Pears and Kathryn Williams feature in our round-up of literary events for October. Read more »| 06 Oct 2015 -
Book Reviews
City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg
Garth Risk Hallberg's first full novel, City on Fire, has been compared to Don DeLillo's masterpiece, Underworld Read more »| 06 Oct 2015 -
Book Reviews
Endgame by Ahmet Altan
Turkish author and journalist Ahmet Altan makes his English language debut with Endgame, originally published in Turkish as Son Oyun Read more »| 05 Oct 2015