The Psychological Benefits of Re-reading
Debates surrounding reading are familiar to any bibliophile – from the 21st century dispute of book vs. Kindle, to whether…
Review: My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden
In this unyielding exposé of the UN, EU, and the global multi-billion-dollar smuggling/human trafficking industry, Sally Hayden expertly interweaves her…
When the Book Was Better than the Movie
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Written by: Maisie Knights, Books Editor and Head of Social Media…
Do Judge a Book by its Cover
Don’t judge a book by its cover, as the idiom goes. While I understand the sentiment, it’s actually terrible advice…
Celebrity Big Brother’s Big Return
Calling all reality TV fiends and superfans, Celebrity Big Brother is back – and hopefully here to stay! After a…
Book Suggestions by Genre
Classics: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Written by: Lottie Carter, Staff Writer Published in 1890, The Picture…
Political Agenda at the Hugo Awards
While perusing the shelves to find the next best read, one can often find sticker-like emblems on the cover informing …
The Appeal of Dark Academia
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, searching for inspiration to tackle your studies? If so, you may…
How Not to Fit In: Interview with Charlotte Mia and Jess Joy
Trigger warning: Mentions of mistreatment of autistic person. After meeting at university ten years ago and being each other’s rock…
Book Review: An Olive Grove in Ends by Moses McKenzie
Contains spoilers An Olive Grove in Ends is the debut novel by the young – and richly talented – author…
Are Graphic Novels Considered ‘Proper’ Books?
At some point, we’ve all picked up a graphic novel. From a Marvel comic, a graphic adaptation of The Great…
Genre Book Recommendations
Thriller: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager Written by: Maisie Knights, Books Editor Set in an upstate New…
Exploring Brighton with Brighton’s Hidden Walks by Ric Morris
As an international student, arriving in Brighton felt like stepping into a whole new world. The bustling streets, the salty…
How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
After an extended slump in reading, motivation and momentum often begins to slowly dwindle – perhaps with a book that…
Into the Osemanverse: An Afternoon with Alice
TW: MENTAL HEALTH, EATING DISORDERS. On 3 February, I was lucky enough to attend An Afternoon with Alice Oseman at…
Into the Osemanverse: An Afternoon with Alice
TW: MENTAL HEALTH, EATING DISORDERS. On 3 February, I was lucky enough to attend An Afternoon with Alice Oseman at…
Book Review – The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M Masood
The Bad Muslim Discount is the debut novel from Syed Masood that delves into the lives of two Muslim families…
Review: The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale
TW: Domestic Violence and Abuse For many of us throughout lockdown, COVID-19 was the most dangerous thing on our minds.…
Shelf Awareness: Self-CareBook Recommendations
The Little Book of Big Changes by Amy Johnson Written by: Anusha Banerjee, Staff Writer What I’ve found most helpful…
The Toxicity Of Yearly Reading Goals
As each year approaches, we as individuals set ourselves goals that we aim to achieve throughout the new year. Recent…