We That Are Young
Rachel goes crazy for We That Are Young – a retelling of King Lear, set in modern day India. Continue reading We That Are Young
Category: Literary Fiction
New People by Danzy Senna
Tanyel reviews a new release focused on embracing the new until it reaches a point of obsession… Continue reading New People by Danzy Senna
This Is The Noise That Keeps/Has Kept Me Awake (for 20 Years)
Rachel gets nostalgic for Garbage – one of her favourite 90s bands – as we celebrate the release of their stunning new book. Continue reading This Is The Noise That Keeps/Has Kept Me Awake (for 20 Years)
The Hike
Rachel is wowed by the surreal and spectacular journey of The Hike. Continue reading The Hike
Underground Fugue by Margot Singer
A novel set in London around the time of the 2005 bombings, Underground Fugue is haunting, powerful, quietly frightening… Continue reading Underground Fugue by Margot Singer
The Shadow Land
Rachel lifts the veil on this beautiful and enthralling novel about Bulgaria. Continue reading The Shadow Land
May Book of the Month: An English Guide to Birdwatching by Nicholas Royle
Our top pick for May is a fantastic literary romp from Myriad Editions. Bill Godber tells us why it looks set to become one of the most talked about books of the summer… Continue reading May Book of the Month: An English Guide to Birdwatching by Nicholas Royle
Lightswitches Are My Kryptonite EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW!!
Ahead of its publication tomorrow Rachel offers you a sneak preview of a new novel that’s really made an impact on her. Continue reading Lightswitches Are My Kryptonite EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW!!
Short Stories (and other stories)
Rachel, a recent convert to short stories, has a field day with two incredible collections. Continue reading Short Stories (and other stories)
The Dyehouse – Mena Calthorpe
Clare explores the precariously balanced world of industrial working life in ’50s Australia… Continue reading The Dyehouse – Mena Calthorpe