'It’s history from a bird’s-eye view. From that perspective, we humans are a passing phenomenon.'

Nigel Andrew on three contrasting books about birds by @RSmythFreelance, @JenGAckerman & @JonathanSlaght.

https://literaryreview.co.uk/thirteen-ways-of-looking-at-a-gyrfalcon

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'These are first thoughts, but they’re made to last, in a way that makes you wonder how well something that feels so raw really can last.'

@sarahditum weighs up the final book in Ali Smith's seasonal quartet.

https://literaryreview.co.uk/seasons-heatings