We spoke to poet and professor Paul Farley about his writing journey and connection to the natural world
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Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
by Vic What could be more appropriate than reviewing a book called “The Swimmers” for Swim Press? The only thing is, this book isn’t really about swimming… TW: Suicide, assisted suicide I was grateful to receive The Swimmers as a gifted copy from Gallic Books through a giveaway. Immediately I knew I’d have to review… Continue reading Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
‘The Island of Missing Trees’ by Elif Shafak: Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022
It’s that time for year again where we choose a book from the Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist and review why it deserves it place for this prestigious prize
“Poetry is the New Rock & Roll” an Interview with People’s Poetry Podcast
by Charlie Fabre I had a lovely chat with Jimmy Bowman, host of People’s Poetry Podcast to discuss all things poetry, from his own, to teaching it, and where he thinks the future of poetry lies.
Phaedrus said: ‘Love is a Mighty God’
by Adrienne Rozells This piece was part of our short list but was no longer able to be published for exterior reasons, so we have instead included it on the blog. Consider this a sneak peek to Issue 2!
Review: ‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover
It’s becoming a theme where we review popular books on BookTok and Bookstagram! Here’s our latest instalment
The Body & The Skin’s Reflection
by Chella Courington We got a few submissions from writers we deem overqualified for publication in Swim Press, but we want to share their work anyway! We hope you enjoy this small collection of flash fiction.
Review: ‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood
by Victoria Bromley Is the “The TikTok sensation” really a cute, all consuming read or is it just a cringy failure at a contemporary romance?
Books about Bodies You Should Read
by Charlie Fabre The body is such a vast place with so much exploration, here’s what we’ve been reading about it
Book Review: ‘Bunny’ by Mona Awad
If The Secret History and Heathers had a love child, this would be it
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