A dystopian tale of hope: Téa Obreht’s THE MORNINGSIDE
Téa Obreht’s characters find hope in The Morningside's dystopian setting; there can hardly be a more pertinent subject for modern readers.
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A mother leaves everything behind in CATHY SWEENEY’s BREAKDOWN, a ‘story no one wants to hear’
In Breakdown, Irish novelist Cathy Sweeney opens the door to marriage and motherhood in the modern world and how it can affect a woman.
Part memoir, part culture history, THE STIRRINGS reviews girlhood in Thatcher’s Britain
The Stirrings, the first book by literary critic and essayist Catherine Taylor, is a haunting piece of memoir and cultural history.
MEN AT WAR: a fascinating and human exploration of WWII and its legacy
With captivating and underreported stories of World War II, Men At War by Luke Turner offers a unique insight into the conflict's legacy and the grip it still holds on British society.
Moïra Fowley’s EYES GUTS THROAT BONES: visceral stories about queer bodies and the end of the world
With stunning language and imaginative plots, Moïra Fowley's collection of visceral short stories about queer bodies and the end of the world is both witty and unsettling.
Cerys Matthews’ illustrated UNDER MILK WOOD is a vivid treat for the eyes
Cerys Matthews' illustrated version of Under Milk Wood is sure to capture the heart of new audiences for generations to come.
ALL THE KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORLD: history of the encyclopaedia a hilarious must-read
Simon Garfield's All The Knowledge In The World is a must-read. Well, a must-read if you like reading a book about books that tell you things you can find in other books.
FEATHERHOOD | BOOK REVIEW
FEATHERHOOD | BOOK REVIEW Charlie Gilmour (W&N) Charlie Gilmour, adopted son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, found a baby magpie in a scrapyard whom he named Benzene after the …