65 years since ‘A Bear Called Paddington’ first hit the shelves, Paddington Bear has become a national treasure. But why does he mean so much to Brits?

How about “laugh, love, live in a totalitarian state”? Discussing Julia, the promising new feminist retelling of 1984 by Sandra Newman

What you should be reading to keep informed on today’s political sphere

From empowerment to activism: here’s everything we should be learning from Doon Mackichan’s appearance at Manchester Literature Festival

Chinese author and screenwriter, Liu Zhenyun, discusses his latest work at the Manchester China Institute

Book burning is finally outdated, but book banning is still a stable trend. Why is this still the case and what we can do about it?

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o discusses his life works, decolonisation through literature and normalised abnormalities in his talk at the university of Manchester

In the age of celebrity books and memoirs, we discuss the truth behind the use of ghostwriters and why we should learn to accept them.

This year, the English Literature Society has been under development to give students a brand new committee of dedicated individuals

Ferrante reveals how a complicated and turbulent friendship can withstand anything in her famous Neapolitan novels, exploring fascism, violence and elitism in mid-century Italy

Kerry Washington came to Manchester as part of her book tour, where she was interviewed by James Corden

Our writers have come together to present to you their top picks of books you should read this semester. Choose your favourite and snuggle up to read something new this October.

With Halloween around the corner, here are three thrilling and dark comics to read, featuring the most iconic faces with stories that are sure to tickle your fancy.

As part of the Manchester Literature Festival, Jeanette Winterson came to HOME cinema at the launch of her new book, Night Side of the River, to talk everything supernatural, ghostly, and technological

A celebration of the beloved work of the masterly Nobel Prize winner and poet Louise Glück following her recent passing

Find out more about the 2023 winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, the hugely successful Norwegian writer Jon Fosse

The books for Autumn 2023 have been revealed, and ranked highly among them was The Pumpkin Spice Café. But the question is, has it been overhyped or does it really live up to expectation?

We’ve used Gilmore Girls’ constant bookish references as inspiration for some autumnal book recommendations. Read on for five cozy Rory book recommendations!

Finding your own style and book preferences can be hard, especially when there are thousands to dive into. If you’ve lost all passion to read and write, look no further! Here are the ways to fall in love all over again and find pleasure in reading and writing outside of your uni timetable this year.

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.