The Paperback Psychologist
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Stuart Cooney
A book blog from the perspective of a Clinical Psychologist🧠
Taking psychology out of the therapy room and into the pages of books. 📚
Edinburgh🏴
Read my psychological exploration of fiction and character:
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A book blog from the perspective of a Clinical Psychologist🧠
Taking psychology out of the therapy room and into the pages of books. 📚
Edinburgh🏴
Read my psychological exploration of fiction and character:
https://thepaperbackpsychologist.com
I wish I could read them again for the first time! Enjoy
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I wish I could read them again for the first time! Enjoy
John of John is set to publish on 21st May 2026 from Picador. Of course, you can expect me to write a psychological portrait for John-Calum MacLeod & more, which I’ll share next May for the book’s release. Thank you so much to @picadorbooks.bsky.social for the proof, this really has made my year!
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
John of John is set to publish on 21st May 2026 from Picador. Of course, you can expect me to write a psychological portrait for John-Calum MacLeod & more, which I’ll share next May for the book’s release. Thank you so much to @picadorbooks.bsky.social for the proof, this really has made my year!
Shuggie Bain & Young Mungo were some of my first forays into fictional formulations & I hold these characters dearly, with both novels being some of my favourite books. It is no understatement to say that receiving a proof of Douglas’ new novel is a highlight of my time writing about books...
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Shuggie Bain & Young Mungo were some of my first forays into fictional formulations & I hold these characters dearly, with both novels being some of my favourite books. It is no understatement to say that receiving a proof of Douglas’ new novel is a highlight of my time writing about books...
This evolved into me wondering what I would do if I met Agnes in the therapy room? What insight could psychological formulation bring to fictional characters. For me, it deepens my connection with the writing and my compassion towards the characters…
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This evolved into me wondering what I would do if I met Agnes in the therapy room? What insight could psychological formulation bring to fictional characters. For me, it deepens my connection with the writing and my compassion towards the characters…
Whilst reading it, I was relatively new in my job as a Clinical Psychologist working in an alcohol and substance use service. I was immediately drawn to the character of Agnes Bain, Shuggie’s mother. Her story resonated with me and I couldn’t help but draw parallels to my work...
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Whilst reading it, I was relatively new in my job as a Clinical Psychologist working in an alcohol and substance use service. I was immediately drawn to the character of Agnes Bain, Shuggie’s mother. Her story resonated with me and I couldn’t help but draw parallels to my work...
Book III takes us deeper into Tara's journey through an endless repeating November day. Here's my thoughts on Tara after reading Book I earlier this year.
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On The Calculation of Volume, Solvej Balle. A Psychological Portrait of Tara Selter.
What would you do if each morning, when you wake up, the day has reset, and you are forced to relive the 18th of November again and again? A seemingly endless time loop. You confide in …
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October 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Book III takes us deeper into Tara's journey through an endless repeating November day. Here's my thoughts on Tara after reading Book I earlier this year.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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A small book with 8 essays, it fit snuggly into my jacket pocket. I’ve carried this around with me the last couple of weeks, dipping into the world of Andrew and his friends. A highlight was taking On Friendship on a train ride from Edinburgh to Glasgow as I travelled to meet up with old friends.
October 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A small book with 8 essays, it fit snuggly into my jacket pocket. I’ve carried this around with me the last couple of weeks, dipping into the world of Andrew and his friends. A highlight was taking On Friendship on a train ride from Edinburgh to Glasgow as I travelled to meet up with old friends.
On Friendship is a collection of personal reflections and essays exploring friendship. The book touches on childhood friendships, friendships that inspired Andrew O’Hagan’s writing, in particular Mayflies, and friendships with the literary greats of Seamus Heaney and Edna O’Brien.
October 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Friendship is a collection of personal reflections and essays exploring friendship. The book touches on childhood friendships, friendships that inspired Andrew O’Hagan’s writing, in particular Mayflies, and friendships with the literary greats of Seamus Heaney and Edna O’Brien.
Thanks so much!
September 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Thanks so much!
Good luck! 🤞🏻
September 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Good luck! 🤞🏻
