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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 12h
Thairis air na bliadhnaichean, rinn Aonghas MacLeòid rannsachadh ioma-fhillte air Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich (1885–1932), sgrìobhadair dripeil agus ùr-gnàthach à Barraigh. Buidheachas do Aonghas, tha DMNC air a bhith a’ faighinn barrachd aire. Agallamh le Petra Johana Poncarová @poncarova.bsky.social
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A new essay by Alec Finlay @alecfinlay.bsky.social, reflecting on his personal journey to 'tidal poetics' in the wake of MacDiarmid, Black Mountain, and others. tinyurl.com/4pt25a79
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The first instalment of a series of poems in Nahuatl, Spanish, and English by Mayahuel Xuany and translated by Juana Adcock.
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
These five anglophone poems selected by Flora Leask Arizpe kick off the Poetry in English section. These showcase authors with recently published or forthcoming collections by Scottish publishers Polygon and Mariscat Press.
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fer oor relaanch, Scots editor Shane Strachan has selectit a wheen o poyems thit showcase sindry vyces athort the Lowlan Scots continuum, fae Aiberdeen doon tae Dumfries an Gallawa. tinyurl.com/ys7ueb55
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Mar phàirt de ath-bheòthachadh Lèirmheas Leabhraichean Glaschu agus air Là Nàiseanta na Bàrdachd, tha sinn air ar dòigh bàrdachd ùr ann an Gàidhlig a thaisbeanadh: dàin le Shane Johnstone, Calum L. MacLeòid, Iain MacRàth, Deborah Moffatt agus babs nicgriogair. tinyurl.com/3p32ua7t
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Last November, Gaelic and Scots were recognised as official languages in Scotland for the first time. As the new editors of GRB, we are pleased to present new trilingual poems this National Poetry Day by Harry Josephine Giles. tinyurl.com/3w8ahz3f
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
‘After a dormant year, the Glasgow Review of Books revives again as a platform for writing from Glasgow and beyond, in English, Gaelic, and Scots.’ A note from the editorial team, ahead of publicising our Autumn / 2026 release, which can now be found on our website.
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Meet the GRB Team: Flora Leask Arizpe @floraleask.bsky.social, Petra Johana Poncarová @poncarova.bsky.social, Shane Strachan @shanestrachan.bsky.social, and Taylor Strickland @taylor-strickland.bsky.social. glasgowreviewofbooks.com/about/
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels from the 1st October for updates. | Cumaibh sùil air ar làrach-lìn & na meadhanan sòisealta bho 1 an Dàmhair airson barrachd fiosrachaidh. | Keep an ee oot on oor website an social media chunnels fae the 1st o October fer updates.
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
NEW TODAY! @bramegieben.bsky.social en.bsky.social interviews ground-breaking author, filmmaker and IFFP winner Hassan Blasim about his new book, 'Sololand' @commapress.bsky.social, decolonisation, identity and much more . . . #booksky 💙📚 Check out the full interview here - wp.me/p3nrhP-lqN
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'IT IS NOT EASY TO LOSE HOPE': Hassan Blasim on 'Sololand' & More - Glasgow Review of Books
Hassan Blasim's "Sololand" is a collection of novellas exploring the complexities of exile through three protagonists affected by Iraq's recent conflicts. Blasim delves into shared history, identity, ...
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
NEW TODAY! - Ahead of tonight's launch event @byleaveswelive.bsky.social, @paulmalgrati.bsky.social reviews 'Esther', a new poetic play by David Kinloch and another milestone in the recent Esther Inglis Revival. Read the full review here - wp.me/p3nrhP-jwo
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"I’ll MAK YON SINGLE INCH O SCOATLAN SHINE": On 'Esther' by David Kinloch. - Glasgow Review of Books
Esther Inglis, a Franco-Scottish calligrapher, was once celebrated for her exquisite manuscripts before fading from literary history due to male-centric narratives. Recent academic interest, particula...
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, Glasgow Life invites poets to enter the St Teneu Poetry Competition. Submit poems (in English, Scots, or Gaelic) that are a response to the themes raised by Teneu's story. A prize of £500 will awarded to the winner in each category. Deadline: 1 June 2025.
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Mother, daughter, survivor, saint - Glasgow 850
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
NEW TODAY - @ewanmorrison.bsky.social talks new novel ‘For Emma’, surveillance, AI & more in an interview with @bramegieben.bsky.social beamed back from tomorrow’s techno-future mindscape #booksky #foremma #leamingtonbooks Read the full interview here - glasgowreviewofbooks.com/2025/03/25/t...
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
New TODAY! To mark the publication of her latest novel, our great friend @jamesangtay.bsky.social met up with @heatherparry.bsky.social to discuss all things #carrioncrow #booksky Full interview (& all our FREE content) on our site now - glasgowreviewofbooks.com/2025/02/26/n...
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NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS: Heather Parry On 'Carrion Crow' - Glasgow Review of Books
In Heather Parry's novel "Carrion Crow," Marguerite is confined by her mother, Cécile, due to societal expectations. The story explores themes of oppression, maternal dynamics, and class struggle, fos...
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 @sngaidhlig.bsky.social a' tòiseachadh an-diugh & sinn a' foillseachadh ‘A’ Sireadh nan Lepcha’ le Abrona Aden, ann an eadar-theangachadh gu Gàidhlig le Caoimhin MacNèill. tinyurl.com/3x2c5xm7 #Ceanglaicheangunchrìoch eadar na Gàidheil & na Lepchas.
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Lèirmheas ùr: '100 Bliadhna de Bhàird a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich' (CLÀR), deasaichte le @gillebride.bsky.social Mac ’IlleMhaoil, co-chruinneachadh a tha 'a’ fosgladh dhuinn sheallaidhean ùra air litreachas na Gàidhlig eadar 1923 agus 2023.' 👉 Lèirmheas slàn: tinyurl.com/yc55jnh7
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Just two days before #BurnsNight25 - the GRB is delighted to feature this interview and new poems by author, poet and renowned Burns scholar @paulmalgrati.bsky.social - with thanks (as always) to @poncarova.bsky.social for sharing this fantastic piece.
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Bram E. Gieben @bramegieben.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
To counter Trump and Tate and all their toxic appeal, we need to understand how shame shapes their narratives. My essay this week for @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social 🤡🌎 glasgowreviewofbooks.com/2025/01/19/f...
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
NEW TODAY! @bramegieben.bsky.social reviews Tahsin & Shea's 'Clown World' @quercusbooks.bsky.social & the Plural Series publication, 'Shame and Masculinity'. His conclusion - "*more* feminist liberation and not less is the answer". Full article (& the rest of our FREE content) here: wp.me/p3nrhP-ejM
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FEMINISM SHOWS THE WAY: On Shame, Masculinity & Spoiling For A Fight - Glasgow Review of Books
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
NEW TODAY: "Is this your first experience of the apocalypse?" - Peter Adkins looks back at work on climate change performed at this year's @edfests @edintfest @edfringe Get the full article here - wp.me/p3nrhP-2i6 - Enjoy what you read -please Comment, Like & Share!
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Glasgow Review of Books @glasgowrevbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
FROM MONDAY: in support of Scotland's Climate Week, a series of articles on the theme of preserving our environment in the face of climate catastrophe #LetsDoNetZero Click - netzeronation.scot - for more info on what you can do to avert climate disaster.
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