It’s less than a month to go til schools are out for the Easter holidays, and pretty soon families will be racking their brains for ways to entertain their youngsters. But with rising costs, we’re all living in a crunch. … Continue reading Exploring London on a Budget: Let These Travel Books & Maps Guide Your Adventures
It’s Black History Month over in the States this February! Black authors deserve highlighting whatever the month, but we thought this would still be a good time to point to some books that cover a breadth of African American history, … Continue reading A Celebration of African American History, Culture and Politics through 10 Unique Books
We’re so used to commercialised Valentines’ day — shiny pink and purple plastic hearts, tacky little stuffed bears, and the same chocolates repackaged in shiny, red boxes. But those things don’t cut through to the heart, do they? Between rushing … Continue reading A Refreshing and Honest Look at Love — Inside Love Story: new photography on love and intimacy from Hoxton Mini Press
“Reading the Iṉbattuppāl, the erotic poetry of the Tirukkuṟaḷ, is an enriching, unforgettable experience. I invite you to partake of its beauty.” The Tirukkuṟaḷ is one of the most important and significant works of literature in Tamil culture, dating back … Continue reading THE BOOK OF DESIRE — January Book of the Month
An official overview of the legendary animation studio. Continue reading Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works review – a invaluable look at the legendary anime studio.
‘There can be a perverse pleasure, as well as a senseof rightness and beauty, in insisting on flowering justwhen the world expects you to become quiet anddiminish.’ — Sharon Blackie This September, our chosen Book of the Month is the … Continue reading Hagitude — September Book of the Month
‘When my Scottish fiancée and I decided to get married, the consul at the High Commission in Malawi asked me: “Are you marrying Susan to get a British passport?” My reply to that was deliberate. “Not really” I said. The … Continue reading The Jive Talker: ‘Antelope’ sculptor dives deep into cultural and personal histories
An extraordinary, moving story of a determined and brave woman, we have chosen Epic Annette as one of our Books of the Month this August. Masterfully written in the form of an epic poem by Anne Weber and translated by … Continue reading Epic Annette — August Book of the Month
Another rough year is behind us, and whilst we can’t possibly predict how 2022 will go, we can still lift your spirits with a run-through of all the exciting and game-changing queer lit we’ve got coming out over the first … Continue reading Queer Lit Preview — LGBTQIA+ Books To Read in 2022
Our 2021 staff picks continue at pace – this instalment, our non-fiction highlights for the year. Continue reading Turnaround’s 2021 Staff Picks – Nonfiction
