Notes on a nervous demographic
Books on anxiety are booming, according to a recent article in The Guardian. In 'This worried world: why anxiety memoirs…
Stories are not in books but in the streets of Europe
For many people, holidays are a time to catch up on reading. The existence of the 'beach read' category of…
Emotions run high when it comes to books we love and hate
Who doesn’t love a list of the best books of the year, the decade, or all time? These lists are…
‘Basic’ is not so bad when it comes to books
The usage of words can evolve as quickly as the typical relationship on Married at First Sight. Take the word…
How not to arrange your bookcase
Last year, it was ‘Lauren’ who came under fire for her approach to interior design, which included turning books around…
Have you ever faced a bibliohazard?
Is there a word for that sense of panic you feel when you find yourself without a book? That time when…
Book review: Outline by Rachel Cusk
I read Rachel Cusk’s acclaimed trilogy out of order – first Kudos, then Transit, then Outline. I’m not sure whether…
The response to Toni Morrison’s death shows the power of literature
Since the death of American writer, Toni Morrison, this week, a chorus of writers and readers has paid tribute to…
A bit of pain for parents is worth the gain in Book Week
Is there anything more annoying than an invitation to a fancy dress party? All of the anticipation of a night…
There is a story in all lives, great and small
Sometimes, reading can make you feel like people are living much bigger lives than your own. Lying in bed after…
