“A National Emergency”: Laura Bates and Gemma Cairney Confront the Digital War on Women
At University College London’s Brueni Gallery Theatre, the Wollstonecraft Society Lecture became a platform for one of the most urgent conversations of our time. In a powerful exchange with broadcaster…
Inside the Mind of Emma Jane Unsworth: An Unfiltered Conversation
Award-winning author Emma Jane Unsworth has returned with Slags. This bold and emotional new novel explores fractured sisterhood, the power of memory, and the evolution of female identity from adolescence…
The Price of Prestige: The Secret History and Academic Elitism
What if intelligence was not a virtue, but a weapon? At first glance Donna Tartt’s ‘The Secret History’ (TSH) is a thrilling murder mystery consisting of eccentric characters and their…
Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 Review
Absolutely Amazing – ★★★★ DC’s Absolute line of comics has so far been stellar, but their best comic may be here with Absolute Martian Manhunter. I shouldn’t have expected any…
The Spark Behind the Story
Asked what inspired her new novel The Rest of You, Maame Blue recalls a vivid image from her memories of early 2020 while living in Melbourne: a young woman dancing…
The House of Mirrors: Erin Kelly’s Journey with Karen Through the Ages
Erin Kelly’s novel The Poison Tree explored the generational impact of trauma in a dark thriller, taking its name from a William Blake poem on the same subject. Her new…
The aesthetics of reading
It is argued that some people concern themselves with looking like a reader, rather than focusing on the reading experience itself.
A Dip into Greek Mythology
Whether you’re drawn to the classic texts or modern adaptations, there is an abundance of literature on Greek mythology, and a rich sub-genre of fresh, often feminist perspectives exploring these…
A Guide to Brighton’s Hidden Gem Bookstores
In the heart of Brighton, Afrori Books is more than just a bookshop – it’s a vibrant community space dedicated to celebrating Black voices, culture, and literature. Specialising in books…
Beyond the Bestseller List: Hidden Literary Gems
In a world where the latest bestselling books dominate shelves and screens, some of the most compelling stories are often overlooked. Beyond the popular bestsellers, there’s a world of underrated…
Breaking the Silence: The Impact of Banned Books
Although a recent prolific increase in the number of books being banned in the United States has made the conversation mainstream, book banning, censoring, and altering is nothing new. The…
Hello, You: The Obsession and Consequences of Dark Romance
TW: Domestic Violence “His eyes darkened as his hand gripped me tightly, inching closer to my daddy-issues painted lips. Reading the trauma right from the whips and chains he keeps…
Review: Offtrack by Esha Patel
Offtrack is a new and upcoming contemporary romance by debut author Esha Patel. The novel provides an insight into the terrifying world of F1 racing, its drivers, and the fame…
Review: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
TW: Mention of eating disorders “Oh, sleep. Nothing else could ever bring me such pleasure, such freedom, the power to feel and move and think and imagine, safe from the…
Book Suggestions by Genre
Horror: Earthlings Written by: Isabella Poderico, Arts Editor TW: Cannibalism, Murder, Physical, Mental, Sexual, and Child Abuse, Suicide, Extreme Graphic Content and Gore. Natsuki believes that she is an alien,…
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 the author should ‘die’ after publication or continue to spout…
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 own experiences with those of the hundreds of refugees and…
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 While the newest Hunger Games addition to the franchise isn’t…
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 when taken literally. Metaphorically, sure! When it comes to people,…
Book Suggestions by Genre
Classics: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Written by: Lottie Carter, Staff Writer Published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray stands as a classic among Gothic literature…