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EIBF 2011: Christopher Brookmyre adopts subtle pseudonym for latest work - interview
23 Aug 2011
Chris, not Christopher, for Where the Bodies are Buried
When Christopher Brookmyre has three syllables thrown at him, he knows he’s done something wrong. Despite his full first-name appearing on every book jacket since his debut novel in 1997, those around Brookmyre have called him Chris for years. ‘I tend…
Jo Nesbø
17 Aug 2011
Crafty Oslo crime scribe brings us his fiendish ’tec
There are many ways to cause a fatality, and crime writers are renowned for finding the most imaginative route to the grave possible. But Norwegian author Jo Nesbø has really outdone himself in his latest novel The Leopard. His serial killer’s…
Christopher Brookmyre set for Edinburgh Book Festival appearance
9 Aug 2011
Name-shifting Scottish scribe retains his trademarks
When Christopher Brookmyre has three syllables thrown at him, he knows he’s done something wrong. Despite his full first-name appearing on every book jacket since his debut novel in 1997, those around Brookmyre have called him Chris for years. ‘I tend…
But what books do children actually like?
8 Jul 2011
Never mind publishers and literary critics, what are the readers' favourites?
Of course, stuffy literary critics shouldn't always have the final say. Kelly Apter finds out which authors actual children (including List critics' own) are getting excited about
Christos Tsiolkas' The Slap touched a few raw nerves
5 Aug 2010
He tells us how he tackled this multi-story tale.
Judge me once you’ve walked a mile in my shoes, the old saying goes. Well in his latest book, The Slap, Christos Tsiolkas hands us the literary equivalent of eight pairs of walking boots. Set in suburban Melbourne, the novel opens with a chapter devoted…
Penguin brings interactive puppetry to the Fringe
29 Jul 2010
Polly Dunbar's children books translate easily to stage
When writer and puppeteer Polly Dunbar creates her picture books, she’s got one eye on the page – and the other on the stage. ‘Although I’m not directly thinking of puppets whilst writing,’ she says, ‘I do keep performance in mind. Picture books are…
Edinburgh Festival 2010: More Fringe show highlights
16 Jul 2010
Some of the shows to look out for at the Fringe
With over 2,400 shows to choose from at this years Fringe festival, it's all to easy to succumb to the paradox of choice. Here we present our picks for some of the smaller shows that are worth looking out for.
Andrew Mawson
7 Aug 2008
Social entrepreneur takes matters in hand
When Andrew Mawson walked into Bromley-by-Bow Centre in 1984, the voluntary organisation was neglected, under-used and falling apart, much like the East London community surrounding it. Yet both were filled with enormous potential and today, the centre…
