Leeds in the Bleak Midwinter: book and film recommendations for short days and long nights
Lila Frost runs through her favourite books and films to support her through the harsh winter months. As much as...
Literature
Love’s Young Dream and its Inevitable Hangover
25 years after its initial publication, Francesca Langley gives a short review of Michelle Tea's Valencia. A cornerstone of San...
Patrick Bateman: the blueprint for looksmaxxing and mewing culture
After three decades, Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho still stands as the most relevant satire for the Metrosexual man. Perhaps...
Why Has Contemporary Literature Undertaken a Neoclassical Revolution?
Contemporary literature has undergone a surprising change in the recent decade, with more and more Ancient Greek and Roman narratives...
“Sugoi desu ne” – Abroad in Japan Review
Chris Broad, otherwise known through his YouTube channel Abroad in Japan, is a self-confessed “British Guy making videos in Japan....
Granta’s Next Best Young Novelists
The 2023 Best of Young British Novelists list has just been announced, showcasing a fresh crop of literary talent deemed...
Review: ‘Lord of the Flies’ at Leeds Playhouse
A brilliant new production of Lord of the Flies weaves together electrifying suspense, intense emotions and blood-curdling horror in a...
The Desecration of Dahl: Why we shouldn’t appropriate old literature
Roald Dahl was my first introduction to literature. His easy-to-read novels ignited a love for words that has carried through...
What are we to do with Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’?
Prince Harry's new book, Spare, has generated a great deal of attention since its release and has been dubbed by...
Seasonal Book Recommendations
When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a good book. So, these...