DBF Review: IAS Debate and The Big Read
Daisy Walker gives her opinion on two fascinating events: The Big Read and the Institute of Advanced Study Debate.
Literature
Some Forgotten Strength: Medieval Women’s Poetry
Amber Di-Ferdinand examines the poem "Wulf and Eadwacer" from a feminist perspective.
DBF Review: Kirsty Wark
Yasser Nasser examines Kirsty Wark’s talk on her debut novel, The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle.
DBF Review: Natalie Haynes
Natalie Haynes appeared at DBF to promote her debut novel, The Amber Fury. Sam Nicholls reports on the evening.
Childhood Memories: Anthony Horowitz
Whizzy Gorman explains why many of her favourite childhood memories revolve around the works of Anthony Horowitz.
An interview with Paul Farley
Sam Nicholls interviews Paul Farley, the Durham Book Festival Laureate.
DBF Review: Sheila Hancock
James Hudson reports on what Sheila Hancock had to say about her first novel, Miss Carter’s War.
Childhood Memories: Enid Blyton
Jess Hof argues why Enid Blyton deserves a place in our Childhood Memories series.
Getting Under Their Skin: History, Fiction and Art
Sarah Dunant recently gave a talk on the influence of the Italian Renaissance. Sam Nicholls went to find out more.
A Curious Invitation
Georgia Small chooses her guests for a dinner party of literary figures, from Oscar Wilde to Sylvia Plath.