History and fantasy – the novels of Susanna Clarke
Jane Rance reviews Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novels, exploring their similarities and differences.
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Five books to read on the beach
Jane Rance recommends five books that are perfect to read on the beach.
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.
Literary ‘kung fu pandas’: the Chinese wuxia genre and why Westerners don’t know it (Part I)
In Part I of this article, Audrey Wong introduces the genre of Chinese wuxia novels and their sociocultural importance, and begins to explore the reasons behind their lack of traction…
Lockdown lit: 10 books to get you through
Anna Stringer recommends the best books to read in lockdown.
New Fiction to Look Out for in 2020
Natasha Ketel provides you with an insight into the top book titles for 2020.
Best Books to Buy as Christmas Gifts in 2019
The festive season always rewards us with more time to read. Nothing beats the luxury of a paperback and a hot chocolate on a damp, dreary December day. So, why…