Why I wouldn’t recommend ‘A Little Life’ to everyone
Verity Newbery explores why “TikTok’s book of the summer” may not be for every reader.
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The twelve books of Christmas
Books Editor Louisa Wagstaff gives her literary take on the classic Christmas carol.
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In Defence of Colleen Hoover: Dissecting Abusive Behaviour in Fiction
Milly Sutcliffe explores criticism of Colleen Hoover’s work, and how it portrays abuse.
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Kit Fan: award-winning poet speaks on language, migration and writing
Audrey Wong’s interviews award winning poet Kit Fan during the Durham Book Festival 2023.
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Durham book festival
Audrey Wong, Marie Greindl and Louisa Wagstaff discuss events at Durham’s Book Festival.
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Fine-Tuning Your Shelf: Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’
To get you in the Halloween spirit, Mia Nuttall has curated the perfect soundtrack to the spooky nights approaching, inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
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Has The Booker Prize changed ‘Literature’?
Louisa Wagstaff explore the extent to which The Booker Prize celebrates diversity, uncovering its problematic past and the systemic issues in the publishing industry which feed into this.
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A reader’s guide to surviving first term
“It is the perfect season to curl up with a good book, especially when the deadlines start piling up.” Abigail Tobias explores her favourite reads for everyone this Michaelmas term.
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Diversify your library: celebrating East and Southeast Asian writers
This East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month, Books Editor Louisa Wagstaff explores the importance of diversifying our reading lists and recommends a wide range of ESEA literature.
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Page to Stage: A Little Life
“At a time of increasing disconnect, to be surrounded by such empathy makes one feel less alone”: Emily Lipscombe reviews the stage adaptation of A Little Life
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