What to look forward to at Durham Book Festival 2015
The Bubble’s Literature editors give a preview of this year’s Durham Book Festival.
2015
The Dark and the Tragic: the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne
Katherine Archer reviews her visit to the Käthe Kollwitz museum in Cologne.
Saudi Arabia heads the UN Human Rights Council, but tails behind in practice
Josh Newmark criticises Saudi Arabia’s appointment as head of the UN Human Rights Council.
Review: Soumission by Michel Houellebecq
Geoff Upton reviews Michel Houellebecq’s novel, Soumission, considering French politics, satire and intellectualism.
Thailand’s Lonely Island
Jonathan Theuring on the Thai island which stands out from the rest, unspoilt by major tourism.
The Worst Lecture Ever
Hal Dunnett recounts his experiences at lectures in Rome with a rather quirky professor.
The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Marcin Bakowski warns what our bad habits are doing to our bodies.
West End Refugee Service: Helping in Crisis
Lindsay Cross from West End Refugee Service discusses the charity’s aims in light of the refugee crisis.
From Laurence Sterne to Iain Pears: Experimenting with the Novel
From Laurence Sterne to Iain Pears: Lydia Cronin looks at the history of writers challenging literary norms.
A Call From Munich
Laura Daieff examines the response of Germany to the ongoing refugee crisis.