The books that defined my university experience
“Its unique meaning only deepened for me during this past year”: As their time at university comes to an end, five finalists explore the books that shaped it.
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Hugo Millard
Haikus for spring
Hugo Millard explores nature and memory in these three haikus brimming with sensory imagery.
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The art of recommendations
“The act of recommending is intensely vulnerable”: Hugo Millard reflects on what makes a good book recommendation.
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Editors’ picks: Indigo
“Three recommendations for books that everyone should read”: Indigo editor Hugo Millard offers his choices of books that he has found particularly insightful and inspiring.
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Join the Palatinate reading challenge!
“Is your New Year’s resolution once again to read more books?” Books editors Sol Noya Carreno and Millie Vickerstaff have created a 2021 reading challenge and curated a list of recommendations.
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The Moustache Exposé
By Hugo Millard The Moustache. One of the most contentious forms of facial hair in history, dividing taste since the first caveman decided that ‘the natural look’ wasn’t the way to go. Though it may have dipped in and out
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Meet the Fashion Editors
Meet Durham’s friendly local fashion team as they divulge their most loved designers, the style influencers and Instagram personas to watch, as well as giving their fashion predictions for the year to come.
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Unheard Voices: Dorothy Parker
‘Parker deserves her place as the Oscar Wilde of the twentieth century.’ In the latest of Books’ series of Unheard Voices, Hugo Millard champions New York poet and wit Dorothy Parker.
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