Aesthetic vs. cost – the true price of hardback books
Jane Rance explores why people continue to buy hardback books in a cost of living crisis.
Literature
Fantasy Friction: racist undertones in the fantasy genre
Isabella Farley explores the fantasy genre and its Eurocentric bias.
The forgotten women of Arthurian legend
Jane Rance discusses the roles of several overlooked female characters from the legends of King Arthur.
Five books to read on the beach
Jane Rance recommends five books that are perfect to read on the beach.
The world of Tove Jansson’s Moomins
Jane Rance explores some of Tove Jansson's most memorable characters from her world of Moomins.
Thomas Hardy: bridging the gap between Victorian and modern literature
Jane Rance discusses Thomas Hardy's novels and poetry, showing how they have features typical of both nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature.
The Tortured Poets Department: A love letter to readers everywhere
Bella Farley examines the literary references in Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department', and what makes this album so appealing to readers
‘Soul’s therapy’: the confessional poets and mental health
Jane Rance explores the lives of three American poets and how their writing encouraged open conversations about mental health.
To the Percy Jackson series: a (nuanced) love letter (Part I)
With Disney+'s recent announcement of Percy Jackson Season 2, Audrey Wong returns to a much beloved childhood favourite and unpacks its enduring appeal, as well as problematic points we may…
The phenomenon of #BookTok
Jane Rance explores how this TikTok community has changed the face of book sales.