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.
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Beautiful Books about Elephants
For those who love reading and love elephants – as all the best people do – then the following books might just be the sort of stories you’ll enjoy! Running…
The controversial message of Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead
Jane Rance explores how the protagonist of The Fountainhead acts according to the author's views of individualism and how this can be problematic.
Saltburn and the allure of the English summer
Columns Editor Orla Compton discusses why we are obsessed with the portrayal of English Summertime in books and movies.
The Gutenberg press and the profits of innovation
Ciaran Cook explores the history of printing and the Gutenberg printing press
The joys of judging a book by its cover
Eleanor Strain makes the case for appreciating and valuing book covers as an intrinsic part of the reading experience.
Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Jane Rance reviews the prequel to the The Hunger Games trilogy while considering the connections and differences between them.
Autumn alchemy: the perfect book and tea pairings
Amy Whitaker crafts the ideal book and tea pairings for a cosy autumn.
Campus lives: books about university students for university students
Jane Rance discusses her favourite books about being an undergraduate student.
The perfect books for this autumn
As the leaves turn crisp and orange, and the chill of the air turns our fingers blue with cold, nothing is more appealing than curling up under a blanket and…