A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles
Editor-in-Chief Sam Lovatt reviews Towles' expertly crafted bestseller, A Gentleman in Moscow
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
'Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.'
Piranesi
Piranesi Author Susanna Clarke It’s hard to review a book shrouded in mystery. The appeal of Piranesi, from the very first words you lay your eyes upon, is that you simply cannot comprehend what is going on. The reader is swept away to a mystical realm inspired by 18th
Waterstones Book of the Year 2021 Shortlist
For nearly a decade now, the UK’s favourite bookseller has taken upon itself the task of nominating a so-called ‘Book of the Year’. Many British bookworms view this list as a benchmark of literary value, or at the very least a straightforward way to know which novels are worth
Infected at Imperial
How twenty years at Imperial led me to write a book on infectious diseases.
The Upper World
Jump on the tube at South Kensington, take the District Line to Victoria, then the Southeastern train and within half-an-hour you’ll land in SE15, Peckham. It’s very different to South Kensington. To paint a picture, a friend of mine referred to his commute from the South London district
The Girl with the Louding Voice - a heart-breaking and heart-warming read
A review of Abi Daré’s 2020 debut novel that explores the importance of education and autonomy for young women and girls living in poverty in Nigeria.
Japanese magical realism: If Cats Disappeared from the World
Books editor Jia Qi Tan reviews and compares two works of Japanese magical realism
Japanese magical realism: The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
Books Editor Jia Qi Tan reviews and compares two works of Japanese magical realism.
Imperial author speaks to Felix
Author of the Wattpad novel Serpent's Veil speaks to Books editor Hari Kumarakuruparan about writing as a student.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Books Editor reviews a classic.
A new element of success - grit.
Books Editor Hari Kumarakuruparan shares his views on Angela Duckworth's self help book, grit, delving into what it means to be truly gritty.