Books Editor (2024-26) Deputy Editor-in-Chief (2025-26)
Food has changed. Mark Schatzker’s The Dorito Effect exemplifies that. Using an overarching metaphor of a Dorito chip, originally conceived as a corn tortilla but now bathed in bucketloads of artificial flavourings, the book explores how flavour is manipulated to trick our senses into consuming food devoid of nutrition,
A reflection of my experience reading Scientists for Survival amid our political climate; a book not about climate change, but who we could be in the face of it.
With International Women's Day approaching, and our Editor-in-Chief asking if I was interested in writing for this week's editorial, I thought long and hard about how to approach the question. I considered tracing a historical journey, imagining experiences of the first women who were
Chekov makes a great starting point.
What's better than a yearly roundup? Not much. So, here is my 2024 Books Wrapped. Hopefully you find some agreement or inspiration. Best Books Ultra-Processed People, Chris Van Tulleken: Perfect for anyone curious about the intersection between science, health, and corporate power, Chris Van Tulleken's
In light of the drudgery accompanying winter break, I thought it would be nice to compile a reading list. Hopefully these books, thoughtfully selected by some Felix members, provide inspiration for our dear readers. Aditi Mehta, Books Editor The Collector by John Fowles After a whirlwind of a review in
In a bold push towards sustainability, the Labour Government has unveiled its latest environmental policy to reduce the waste caused by the paper industry. On Sunday 1st December, Labour MP Feb Senton announced plans to "burn all books" in an effort to "cure sustainability" and expedite
Aditi and Shanaya speak to Imperial College lecturer Gita Ralleigh about her career switch, life as a writer, and of course, some of her favourite books.
Empowering or overpowering? Aditi comments on Kaikeyi, a feminist retelling of one of the most important Indian epics, the Ramayana.
BookTok has and continues to mould the literary world.
Life is about to get busy. Don’t forget to read!
A short word from a handful of the Imperial College Library team, who we may not see everyday, but whose presence is critical to our campus.