by Euan | Feb 12, 2016 | Currently reading
“A new literary magazine from ex-Granta editor John Freeman, containing new work from (amongst others) Haruki Murakami, Lydia Davis, Louise Erdrich, Dave Eggers. It’s an unpretentious, vibrant joy from start to finish. Seek it out.” — Euan
by Christine | Oct 12, 2015 | Currently reading
“Just now I’m walking across Europe. It’s the 1930s and I’m in Hungary, in the company of Patrick Leigh Fermor. “At 18, and after being expelled from school, he decided—as you do—to walk from The Netherlands to Istanbul. Between the Woods and the Water is...
by Christine | Aug 26, 2015 | Currently reading
“I usually love the translation issues of Poetry magazine, but the March 2012 issue really knocked my socks off. It has some great versions of Gottfried Benn translated by Michael Hofman, an excellent feature on Marina Tsvetaeva, and Geofrrey Brock’s...
by Euan | Aug 12, 2015 | Currently reading
“One of the few literary podcasts I regularly listen to, Far Off Places features readings of quality short stories and poetry alongside news from the Edinburgh-based literary magazine of the same name. It never outstays its welcome.” — Euan
by Christine | Jun 13, 2015 | Currently reading
“London Fields by Martin Amis is essentially a murder mystery in reverse. Hilarious in a way only Amis can be.” — Keir
by Christine | Jun 4, 2015 | Currently reading
“How Poetry Saved My Life by Amber Dawn, published in 2013 by my all-time favourite publishing house: Arsenal Pulp Press. It is a rough autobiography of short prose pieces interspersed with poems detailing the instances that pushed her to discover the power of...
