Books and Instagram are an unlikely match but bookstagrams continue to grow in popularity in the UK. We spotlight another account for the second article in our series on UK based bookstagrams.

Burnt Sugar is the debut novel by Avni Doshi. The book has just been recognised by the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction long list, and it deserves a spot on the shortlist.

Aileen Loftus reads Klara and the Sun, the latest title by Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro

The books section have come together to consider the female writers who have inspired us for International Women’s Day

Independent bookshops are struggling due to the impact of coronavirus and the national lockdowns in the UK. Lucy Evans reflects on the joys of the independents and the need to support them.

Bana Kaswani considers Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Following the success of the Netflix series, Aileen Loftus reads the first book in the Bridgerton series.

David Baddiel’s new book is a must-read for any progressive thinking person who considers themself to be on the right side of history when it comes to racism

The books section have collaborated to provide a list of seven books to read this Valentine’s day.

Aileen Loftus takes a look at some lockdown children’s titles, as well loved fictional characters face life in lockdown

Bookstagrams have been on the rise in the past few years and especially over the recent UK lockdowns. To find out more about the trend we chatted with the people behind a recently founded books Instagram account.

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencers, models, actors and best-selling authors, the Zakar twins, in the fourth feature of his social media series

Maisie Scott reviews Raven Leilani’s debut novel Luster and sees what all the literary hype is about.

Camille Garratt reflects on Haig’s gripping new novel The Midnight Library

Aileen Loftus breaks down the systemic issues highlighted by The Slumflower’s plagiarism accusation against Florence Given

Maisie Scott spotlights All Men Want to Know by Nina Bouraoui for LGBTQIA+ history month.

Deputy Books Editor Aileen Loftus reviews Mancunian Ways, a poetry anthology featuring work from a range of Manchester based poets, including Lemn Sissay and Jackie Hagan.

Eliza Clarke’s debut novel Boy Parts follows an anti-heroine as she navigates her photography career, personal relationships, and violent impulses