Combining the stanza with heritage
Our incoming Books editor discusses literature by Black British authors in a new weekly segment.
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Our incoming Books editor discusses literature by Black British authors in a new weekly segment.
Two examples of politics and romance going hand in hand.
The narratives of several people displaced by the World Wars as a Berlin Literature Prize-winning novel
An exploration of real-world politics through the life of one deeply flawed man
An intricate tome that will drop your jaw more than once
A book propped up by its storytelling, but weighed down by its inability to tell the story of what actually motivates its characters
Anyone looking to learn more about the history of science and the extent of the periodic table’s influence on society should read this book
As accessible as it gets, combining thorough scientific explanations with a knack for storytelling
A look back at Aldous Huxley's landmark book Brave New World
This book can inspire biologists to appreciate the broad scope of biological research, and help non-biologists understand the importance of curiosity
Kay’s second book follows much the same format as the first but focusing on the six Christmases and New Years’ in a row that he spent traipsing up and down hospital wards.
With its succinct diary-style format, ‘This Is Going to Hurt’ is a recommendation for readers and non-readers alike.