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Book review: The God Desire by David Baddiel

Scientific advancement, the problem of evil and logical proofs are just a few of the many arguments put forward against the existence of God. However, David Baddiel’s proclamation in The…

The comfort of the small town trope

The small town setting, familiar to any reader. Usually found in the two opposing genres; romance and thriller, consisting of a handful of core characters and an idyllic village setting.…

Must we read the classics?

As with many other literature-based discussions, the issue of who is or isn’t a ‘real’ reader has been reinvigorated by the advent of BookTok and the proliferation of people who…

Audiobooks: effective time saving for students?

I have always been fascinated by books. As a young child I spent hours pouring over faded copies of The Wind in the Willows, Pippi Longstocking, and even tried to…

The magic of Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

Childhood is often remembered with the utmost fondness, deepest sadnesses, or a combination of the two. Shel Silverstein, Playboy illustrator turned children’s author, managed to capture the complexities of juvenility…

What do women want from porn? Women on Porn by Dr. Fiona Vera-Gray

Content warning: mention of sexual violence Until now, there have been limited spaces for women to express their experiences and relationships with mainstream online pornography. Women On Porn by Dr.…

Books to ease you into the New Year

The year is new, and so is your reading list. If you need a riveting read to ease you back into your literary groove, look no further! Here are three…

Book Review: Red Notice by Bill Browder

Red Notice, the first book by American-born investment banker turned human rights activist Bill Browder, is one to get acquainted with for anyone with an interest in understanding present day…