Children of Blood and Bone takes a step forward for representation, but is stuck in YA romance
Tomi Adeyemi’s host of characters could inspire a generation of under-represented teens, but hopefully their relationships won’t have such an impact.
Japanese literature through the ages
Books Writer Pavan Inguva discusses his love for Japanese literature, and introduces two of his favourites.
La Belle Sauvage: Dust after Darkness
Philip Pullman’s first book of his new series The Book of Dust, La Belle Sauvage, continues in the world of His Dark Materials and is as good as the original.
Are we living under the tyranny of science?
Maybe we all need to take some time to re-evaluate our basic relationship with science.
Willis’ macabre and amusing science fiction classic
How would we interact with those from the distant past?
An intellectual perspective on progress and positivity in Enlightenment Now
With the help of the philosophies of the Enlightenment and a wealth of statistics, Steven Pinker’s new book seeks to answer questions of the current state of humanity.
‘Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet’
A celebration of Audre Lorde – poet, essayist, and radically powerful voice.
Raising the portcullis: uncovering queer literature
As part of the UK’s LGBT History Month, Books Editor Jingjie Cheng introduces her rainbow reading list in the second article of the series.
The essential rainbow reading list
Arts Editor Indira Mallik brings us on a journey of queer literature that forms her ‘rainbow reading list’, as part of LGBT History Month here in the UK.
Menasse’s ruminations on pigs and politics in the European Union
The Capital contains a fearless depiction of the variety of people who occupy the European continent and the impact which the EU can have throughout time.
Felix recommends Valentine's reads… or the books to help you to forget about romance
Suggestions for books to set the tone for the holiday, or to help you avoid the sentimental nonsense.
Contemplating troubled pasts in the City of Literature
Travelling to places with a rich history is the perfect backdrop for exploring books that might have an enlightening cultural connection