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Dystopian hope and the art of feminist retelling: What does Julia hide?

Dystopian hope and the art of feminist retelling: What does Julia hide?

How about “laugh, love, live in a totalitarian state”? Discussing Julia, the promising new feminist retelling of 1984 by Sandra Newman
The greatest band that never existed: Daisy Jones and The Six review

The greatest band that never existed: Daisy Jones and The Six review

1970s rock roll never looked so good in Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s sun-soaked dive into LA’s music scene. Full of furious arguments, romantic tension and great music, both the series and the book caters perfectly to fans of 70s music.
Act of Oblivion Review: Robert Harris at his explosive best

Act of Oblivion Review: Robert Harris at his explosive best

In his 15th outing, Robert Harris brings us a cross-continental masterpiece; a tale spanning decades and challenging beliefs. Act of Oblivion is a devastating, heart-warming and tragic novel that you won’t stop thinking about.
The beauty behind Call Me By Your Name

The beauty behind Call Me By Your Name

It’s been almost 15 years since the release of CMBYN. Since then, the book has made its mark in Western culture. This month it debuts a new cover, reminding us of the beauty and intricacy behind the novel’s words.
X: A Manchester Anthology review

X: A Manchester Anthology review

The Mancunion attended the book launch of X: A Manchester Anthology, to get low-down on everything from the free food and drink to the works included in the anthology itself
The Creeper review: A chilling second novel by A.M. Shine

The Creeper review: A chilling second novel by A.M. Shine

Shocking and gruesome, this gothic horror nightmare has just the right amount of scares but suffers from some poor character development towards the end
Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

Holly Bourne’s new adult fiction novel Pretending was a five-star feminist read for one of our English literature students
This is Going to Hurt: how should you read this med school bible?

This is Going to Hurt: how should you read this med school bible?

Intrigued to learn more about the life of a junior doctor? Look no further as Adam Kay’s novel is your perfect read!
The Handmaid’s Tale revisited

The Handmaid’s Tale revisited

The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments detail a new America: Gilead. Though rooted in fantasy, Gilead reflects the disasters of today
It’s ace being ace: a review of Ace by Angela Chen

It’s ace being ace: a review of Ace by Angela Chen

Whether this is your first time hearing the term asexuality or you identify as asexual, Ace by Angela Chen is essential reading
TikTok made me read it: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

TikTok made me read it: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

By delving into the world of Evelyn Hugo and her seven husbands, we look at whether Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book is worth the hype surrounding it on TikTok
Some notes on No. 91/92: Notes on a Parisian Commute

Some notes on No. 91/92: Notes on a Parisian Commute

Deputy Books Editor Ava Innes reviews Lauren Elkin’s new book No. 91/92: Notes on a Parisian Commute
Luster: millennials, modern love and matriarchs

Luster: millennials, modern love and matriarchs

Maisie Scott reviews Raven Leilani’s debut novel Luster and sees what all the literary hype is about.
Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Camille Garratt reflects on Haig’s gripping new novel The Midnight Library
Review: ‘Late in The Day’ by Tessa Hadley

Review: ‘Late in The Day’ by Tessa Hadley

Sadé Omeje reviews Tessa Hadley’s latest novel ‘Late In The Day’ .
Review: ‘Mouthful of Birds’ by Samanta Schweblin

Review: ‘Mouthful of Birds’ by Samanta Schweblin

One of Argentina’s most prominent writers, Samanta Schweblin, reaches new levels of eeriness in her latest short story collection ‘Mouthful of Birds’
Review: We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet

Review: We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet

Robert Boddy reviews Frances Liardet’s We Must Be Brave, a decade-spanning story of an orphaned evacuee and the woman who takes her into her family
Review: ‘Go Ahead In The Rain’ by Hanif Abdurraqib

Review: ‘Go Ahead In The Rain’ by Hanif Abdurraqib

Gurnaik Johal reviews Hanif Abdurraqib’s ‘Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest’, his newest book of music criticism
Review: ‘Polpo, A Venetian Cookbook’

Review: ‘Polpo, A Venetian Cookbook’

Elena Bradley reviews Russell Norman’s ‘Polpo’, the Venetian cookbook born out of the successful London restaurant chain. Is it worth £25?
Review: The Manchester Anthology VI

Review: The Manchester Anthology VI

On the 6th September, the 2017/18 MA Creative Writing class launched The Manchester Anthology VI at HOME. At the event, the writers read small sections of their work, showcasing a wide range of styles, forms and subject matter. Each piece seemed to be completely unique but hearing them read aloud together, it was clear there […]