A Cupboard Full of Coats by Yvvette Edwards – review
A gripping first novel from a local author which lays bare a Hackney woman’s struggle to escape a legacy of loss and pain which threatens to overwhelm her and destroy her future
Books
Beer’s back: Stoke Newington spearheads drinking revolution
The Citizen hears why a tipple that was once only fit for your dad is now considered the height of cool
Mr Briggs’ Hat: A Sensational Account of Britain’s First Railway Murder by Kate Colquhoun – review
After a juddering start, Kate Colquhoun’s account of the first murder on the British railway really gets going
We Are Only Humans: Photographs of Hackney 2001-2009
Tara Darby’s collection of images documents the ordinary and everyday life of the borough and its inhabitants
Calling all Hackney writers
A new literary project is inviting submissions for an anthology of writings about the area
How I Escaped My Certain Fate – Review
A late look at the Stoke Newington stand-up Stewart Lee’s autobiography
Poems for Hackney lovers on Valentine’s Day
Following our recent competition, here’s the winning poem and a selection of the best entries
Rosie Hogarth – review
This novel by former Hackney Downs School student, Alexander Baron, was first published in 1951
Scamp, and Rain on the Pavements – reviews
First published in the 1950s, these two novels have been unavailable for half a century but are now back in print
Boxer, Beetle – review
Ned Beauman’s debut novel was shortlisted for the prestigious Guardian First Book Award. We talk to the man himself
Interview: Iain Sinclair and Oona Grimes
A local author and artist talk about their latest creative collaboration, Postcards form the 7th Floor
Purls of Wisdom – review
Hackney author Jenny Lord is sure to create busy hands through her beautiful new knitting book