Left Off the Shelf
Despite increasing diversity in many industries, the literary scene is still white-dominated. Books writer Rahul Mehta explores the reasons why and what we can do about it.
Ferrante Reviewed
Books writer, Indira Mallik, reflects on The Neapolitan Quartet - My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, The Story of the Lost Child - by Elena Ferrante
Mary Oliver: a poet that speaks to all
In light of the passing of one of America’s best-loved poets, Books Editor Jingjie Cheng reflects on the poetry of Mary Oliver – her celebration of nature and her universal appeal.
How science got women wrong
Angela Saini shared her views on the new research that is rewriting the story of gender in her new book Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong and the New Research That’s Rewriting the Story.
Science fiction authors come to Imperial!
On 16th February, the Imperial College Science Fiction and Fantasy society will be holding their 36th Picocon, a yearly convention and celebration of science fiction and fantasy media. This year’s theme is ‘intrigue’, and three science fiction authors will be in attendance as Guests of Honour. Andrew Bannister is
Death Register: a review
Death Register is a book about growing up in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I enjoyed the book but hated every single character in it.
Of Missed Opportunities and Vanity: Books from the Balkans
Books writer, Pavan Inguva, explores two books that shed light on the Balkans
Joy to your bookshelf
‘Tis the season for giving, and Felix Books is here to help with four of our recommendations to spread literary cheer!
The Overstory: a giant redwood of a novel
Interwoven storylines of nine characters merge like roots of a tree to produce a narrative which powerfully warns of impending worldwide ecological collapse, in Richard Powers’s Man Booker-shortlisted novel.
TS Eliot Prize 2018: an ‘intensely political’ shortlist
This year’s shortlist for one of the most prestigious poetry prizes includes both established poets and a record five debut collections.
William Carlos Williams: poet, doctor, writer
Books Writer Claire Chan reviews William Carlos Williams’s doctor-themed short story collection The Doctor Stories – stories full of astute observations of human nature.
Man Booker Prize winner: Milkman a “challenging” read
Anna Burns is the first Northern Irish writer to win the prestigious award for her Troubles-era novel Milkman.