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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Fire of Joy is the final book by Clive James. It’s a beautiful exploration of the history of poetry

Can the Labour party ever make it back into government? Paul Embery debates this question in his latest book Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton delves into the world of online dating, experiences of modern love and ghosting

The books section have created the ultimate Christmas book buying guide. Check out what we are recommending this Christmas

Chloe Tenn explores the benefits of reading science books and their importance in communicating science

Aileen Loftus considers Half of a Yellow Sun after it has been voted the ‘winner of winners’ for the 25 year anniversary of the Women’s Prize for Fiction