Polly Atkin – Some of Us Just Fall: On Nature and Not Getting Better
A stunning exploration of chronic illness
Catherine Renton/4 August 2023
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Fern Brady - Strong Female Character
Bold and brave memoir from stand-up Brady pulls no punches
Renato Cisneros - You Shall Leave Your Land
An absorbing exploration of one family's clandestine roots and inherited lies
Louise Kennedy
The End of the World is a Cul de Sac
Everyday lives explored but not concluded in this short story collection by award-winning writer
Scarlett Thomas
Oligarchy
Peculiar mix of serious issues and apparent misplaced humour
Kate Mosse
The City of Tears
A hold-your-breath thrilling rollercoaster of a read
Imbolo Mbue
How Beautiful We Were
Gripping epic that soars across continents to remind readers of the power of the individual
Carol Ann Duffy
Empty Nest
Tears guaranteed in this small but mighty collection of poems about family
Colin Bramwell
The Highland Citizenship Test
Poetry with both poignancy and humour not as rooted in the Highlands as might be supposed
Lisa Harding
Bright Burning Things
Deeply poetic novel with similarities to Booker Prize winning Shuggie Bain
Karla Suárez
Havana Year Zero
An intriguing, if frustrating tale, about discovery, deception, and trying to get people the recognition they deserve
Phoebe Wynne
Madam
Promise of mysterious elements let down by passive protagonist
Cate Quinn
Black Widows
Gripping modern thriller exposes life in a polygamous marriage