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Cover: Wild Geese
Debut novelist Soula Emmanuel tells the story of Phoebe Forde, an Irish trans woman living in Scandinavia who unexpectedly reconnects with her first (and only) girlfriend, igniting memories she thought she’d left behind.
Cover: Determination
At once a polyphonic exploration of the UK immigration system and the story of one woman’s attempt to find a life for herself amidst the pressures of her job.
Witnessing this tragedy from countries at peace, we might feel powerless. It seems impossible that this war will end without visionary leaders to guide the warring parties in the direction of peace. But, we are not powerless.
A Scandi Laundry-Room War
Soula Emmanuel on Sweden, social democracy, and the dark side of the laundry room.
Refugee Camp
As institutions responsible for the migrant aid crisis crumbled, Dana Sachs remembers who really stepped up to help.
Strong Female Characgters
Ahead of the Academy Awards, Hanna Flint explores how the trope has evolved - and how the industry still has a long way to go.
For me, skoliogeography has been about finding the marvelous – even the miraculous – in the mundane. The world is suffused with wonder and skoliogeography has been my way of seeking that out and sharing it with others. This practice emerged over several years – more accurately, over a lifetime – and it remains a porous, shifting dance of intention and surprise.
We’re so proud of everyone involved in the creation of the five incredible titles we’ve published this year – so much so that we thought we ought to look back over our books and a few of our favourite highlights from 2022.