Celebrating Small Bookshops: A Haven for Ideas
There is a particular hush one encounters upon stepping through the door of a small bookshop, a quiet reverence that signals something akin to
Empowering Authors Transforming Gender and Sexuality in Literature
Content Warning: This article discusses topics related to gender identity, sexuality, and discrimination.In our ever-evolving society, stories hold the incredible power to reshape how
Top 10 Classic Gothic Novels to Read This Halloween
Halloween invites us to explore the darker realms of literature, and few genres lend themselves to this as naturally as Gothic fiction. With its
Scandinavian Noir: Crime Fiction from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
Scandinavian Noir, often referred to as Nordic Noir, has emerged as a powerful subgenre within crime fiction, renowned for its bleak landscapes, morally ambiguous
Nordic Mythology Retold: Bringing Old Norse Legends to Life in the Modern Age
The tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and other deities from Old Norse mythology have captivated audiences for centuries. These legends, deeply rooted in Nordic
Irish Literature: A Poetic Exploration of the Emerald Isle’s Rich Literary Tradition
In the heart of the Emerald Isle, where the lush green hills meet the tumultuous seas, lies a rich literary tradition woven through centuries
Unveiling Queerness through Object Curation in Djuna Barne’s Nightwood and James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room
In a radio broadcast at the Festival of Britain South Bank Exhibition in 1951, Dylan Thomas said, ‘Perhaps you will go on a cool,
From Tolstoy to Today: The Timeless Appeal of Russian Literature
Russian literature has long held a place of prestige in the global literary canon, renowned for its universal themes and profound human insights. From
Behind the Scenes at the Museum, a review.
From its conception, Kate Atkinson’s Behind the Scenes at the Museum (1995) begins as an unabashed rewrite of Lawrence Sterne’s Tristram Shandy (1759-67), with
The Literary Club: Book Recommendations
Each year I set myself 52 books, one a week, but I always fall short, usually because I don’t enjoy most of the books