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A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins
10th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

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
International Women’s Day: the writers who inspire us
7th March 2021

International Women’s Day: the writers who inspire us

The books section have come together to consider the female writers who have inspired us for International Women’s Day
Luster: millennials, modern love and matriarchs
5th March 2021

Luster: millennials, modern love and matriarchs

Maisie Scott reviews Raven Leilani’s debut novel Luster and sees what all the literary hype is about.
The joy of independent bookshops
5th March 2021

The joy of independent bookshops

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.
Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
4th March 2021

Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Camille Garratt reflects on Haig’s gripping new novel The Midnight Library
Review: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis
25th February 2021

Review: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis

Bana Kaswani considers Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Do not dismiss The Slumflower and Florence Given
23rd February 2021

Do not dismiss The Slumflower and Florence Given

Aileen Loftus breaks down the systemic issues highlighted by The Slumflower’s plagiarism accusation against Florence Given
Bridgerton the book: blue eyes, boobs and bigotry
18th February 2021

Bridgerton the book: blue eyes, boobs and bigotry

Following the success of the Netflix series, Aileen Loftus reads the first book in the Bridgerton series.
LGBTQIA+ history month spotlight: All Men Want to Know
18th February 2021

LGBTQIA+ history month spotlight: All Men Want to Know

Maisie Scott spotlights All Men Want to Know by Nina Bouraoui for LGBTQIA+ history month.
Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel
12th February 2021

Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel

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

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Mancunian Ways for Mancunion readers
12th February 2021

Mancunian Ways for Mancunion readers

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.
Seven books to read this Valentine’s day
12th February 2021

Seven books to read this Valentine’s day

The books section have collaborated to provide a list of seven books to read this Valentine’s day.
Dissecting Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
3rd February 2021

Dissecting Boy Parts by Eliza Clark

Eliza Clarke’s debut novel Boy Parts follows an anti-heroine as she navigates her photography career, personal relationships, and violent impulses
Review: The Fire of Joy by Clive James
3rd February 2021

Review: The Fire of Joy by Clive James

The Fire of Joy is the final book by Clive James. It’s a beautiful exploration of the history of poetry
Review: Despised by Paul Embery
18th December 2020

Review: Despised by Paul Embery

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
Ghosting, ghosters and ghostees in Dolly Alderton’s Ghosts
10th December 2020

Ghosting, ghosters and ghostees in Dolly Alderton’s Ghosts

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton delves into the world of online dating, experiences of modern love and ghosting
12 books for Christmas
10th December 2020

12 books for Christmas

The books section have created the ultimate Christmas book buying guide. Check out what we are recommending this Christmas
Here’s what science writing can teach us about ourselves
4th December 2020

Here’s what science writing can teach us about ourselves

Chloe Tenn explores the benefits of reading science books and their importance in communicating science
Winner of winners? Half of a Yellow Sun
3rd December 2020

Winner of winners? Half of a Yellow Sun

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
Marcus Rashford MBE has launched a reading campaign
3rd December 2020

Marcus Rashford MBE has launched a reading campaign

Marcus Rashford MBE has just launched a book deal with Macmillan books, and he is running a books campaign over his social media channels to give children access to literature