Literary Calendar: Books to Look Forward to in 2021

Emma Rivers on 6 March 2021

Emma Rivers introduces twelve of the best books to look forward to in 2021, including powerful poetry, short story collections and children’s books that are bringing neurodiverse representation to the forefront. Add these books to your ‘to-buy’ list right away!

Reading David Foster Wallace in Lockdown: How Infinite Jest Predicted our Over-consumption of Entertainment

Roxanna Zoughi on 17 February 2021

Roxanna Zoughi expounds on reading David Foster Wallace in Lockdown and what this has meant for the world of entertainment

‘Penguin Bloom’ review: An incredibly authentic and realistic view of disabled life.

Emma Rivers on 14 February 2021

Emma Rivers reviews Penguin Bloom, the film based on the true story of Sam Bloom as she learns to understand her new body and limitations as a disabled woman, wife and mother.

Pick up a non-fiction book every once in a while!

Mia Fulford on 23 October 2020

A list for the conscienscious, non-fiction reader.

Crucial Books To Read During This Black History Month

Emma Rivers on 10 October 2020

Emma Rivers reviews five important and inspirational texts we should all read this Black History Month to educate ourselves.

Need A Little More Literary Lovin’?

Emma Rivers on 31 January 2020

Emma Rivers gives her list of five underrated romance novels to get your teeth into this Valentine’s Day.

Treat Your Shelf: Before The Coffee Gets Cold – Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Emma Rivers on 15 November 2019

Emma Rivers reviews this Japanese play from award-winning writer Toshikazu Kawaguchi that asks us to consider the important questions about relationships and love.