Five books to read on the beach
Jane Rance recommends five books that are perfect to read on the beach.
Literature
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.
Literary genres: Necessary or restrictive?
With an approximate number of 4 million books being published every year, originality is hard to come by. The confining idea that we must fit books into specific genres is…
Dissolving the boundaries of friendship: Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels
Jane Rance discusses why Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels have achieved so much critical acclaim.
Should we be able to give books a bad review?
In this article, the Editor-in-Chief discusses the pressing debate surrounding whether we should be able to leave books a public negative review, following the Cait Corrain scandal.