Books

Students from different areas of the university offer up their suggestions for a book to read this semester

Ali Pearson reviews The Autobiography of Malcolm X, carving out its significance in the world of modern race-relations in the US

An introduction to medieval literature by Izzie Bowen

A short story about a breakdown of a marriage from the point of view of an alternative and unique narrator

Alister Pearson reviews Franz Kafka’s novel regarding bureaucracy and frustration, The Castle.

On August the 13th, 1944, David Kammerer was found stabbed to death at the bottom of the Hudson River. Alister Pearson explores the troubled relationship between he and his murderer, Lucien Carr.

On the 186th anniversary of Leo Tolstoy’s birth, Alister Pearson remembers the life of the famous writer, philosopher and political thinker.

Bianca Boorer thinks the Aftermaths exhibition, marking the centenary of World War I, is definitely worth a visit, but James Jackman advises you not to try and make a day of it

Alister Pearson looks back at the life of the controversial writer William S. Burroughs, who was born a century ago this year

From 7th October to 20th October, celebrated authors will be descending on venues across Manchester. Books Editors Esmé Clifford Astbury and Annie Muir reveal their top picks

If you thought the rainy city didn’t have much to offer in terms of literature, think again. Manchester has inspired generations of great writers and is now home to a vibrant literary scene.

Which Pride and Prejudice character are you?

New publications in 2013 suggest there is much to be optimistic about in literature

As the worlds of dusty books and shiny screens collide, is the future of fiction lost? Twitter suggests not.

A guide to the underrated bookshops of Manchester by Georgia Haire, Katharine Seymour and Hazel Shepherd

With a delightfully flamboyant and glamorous reputation, Canal Street is the beating heart of Manchester’s gay scene. The rich and often complex history of Canal Street has been transformed into a collection of ten stories to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Manchester’s Gay Village.  ‘Canal Street Gothic’ attempts to juxtapose the bright lights and bustling […]

Thomas is an award winning script writer for both television and stage.

In a back room at Manchester’s Cornerhouse, a small audience was joined by a panel of three authors who have all won awards in the field of horror fiction.

Two very different poets introduced Magma to the Manchester Literature Festival, giving the audience an extraordinary display of the talent and skill, which lines the pages of the ever-growing poetry magazine. Jacqueline Saphra challenged the limit of her listeners’ squeamish boundaries with a (thankfully, brief) glance at her own conception, while Alan Buckley somehow managed […]

The novel is brimming with taboo images of the sexually repressed Victorian period.