Issue:
January/February 2008 To get an idea of the treats in store, take a look at the contents of this issue below, or see for yourself by downloading a pdf of the whole issue.
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Extracts
- On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
- The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies
- The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martinez
- The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill
- Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders by Gyles Brandreth
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Regulars
- Big Interview Ian McEwan - Julie Wheelwright speaks to the author who despite his celebrity remains a private figure.
- Big Interview Linda Grant - Nicholas Clee talks to the author about her writing and her reflections on identity.
- Non-fiction feature 50 Artists You Should Know presents a cleverly designed overview of six decades of art.
- Big Interview Gyles Brandreth - Zoë Fairbairns is charmed by the author and former MP.
- Film Focus A look at the latest book-to-film adaptations.
- Jottings in the Margin A regular look at the latest from the book world.
- Subscriptions and Special Offers
- The Paperback Directory Your reviews of the current crop of books.
Features
- Check out the Competition Your chance to win a set of bestsellers.
- Jonathan Tropper A chance to catch up with the American author.
- A Touch of History Featured author Peter Ho Davies gives his take on the influence of history.
- They Say, We Say The publisher's view on a selected new title, alongside our readers' responses - in this instance, Headline take the challenge.
- Police Appeal An Edinburgh exhibition celebrates twenty years of Rankin and Rebus.
- A Packed Lunch Featured author Colin Cotterill introduces UK readers to the first in his series of Laos-set books.
- They Say, We Say The publisher's view on a selected new title, alongside our readers' responses - in this instance, Portobello take the challenge.
- An Author's Vision Featured author Guillermo Martinez on the unexpected problems arising from the filming of his book.
- Company of Liars You already have your excerpt from this new book - now read our reviewers comments.
- Writing Non-fiction Feature writer Julie Wheelwright is setting up an MA course in narrative non-fiction. Here, she gives us her top tips.
- The Bristol Great Reading Adventure A look at the selected read for 2008 - which proves quite a departure from previous ones.
- newbooks Book of the Year We name our winner for 2007.
- The Book Club Bible A handy reference for all book groups, and readers, wondering what to read next.
- Celtic Charms Guy Pringle enjoys a great readers' day in Dublin and mixes with some top authors.
- Making a Debut Macmillan New Writing - an imprint which specialises in debut novels.
