This Week In Culture: Great British Bake Off Returns! (21/08/16)
This Week in Culture (21/8/16-27/8/16) sees the return of BBC favourite, The Great British Bake Off.
Browsing: Literature
Review: Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam
Culture Editor James reviews a tale about a couple and their pet alligator on a roadtrip to Florida.
Review: On The Other Side by Carrie Hope Fletcher
Carrie Hope Fletcher’s debut is a charming, magical novel according to Rehana Nurmahi.
Intro to: J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike
Culture Editor James introduces you to J.K. Rowling’s latest magical creation: detective Cormoran Strike.
Review: Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith
Culture Editor James reviews J.K. Rowling’s third Cormoran Strike book, Career of Evil.
Review: Chasing the Stars by Malorie Blackman
Sarah reviews Malorie Blackman’s newest YA sci-fi novel, Chasing the Stars.
On Edge: Anticipating Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Tomorrow the world will be gifted with the eighth Harry Potter story. From page to stage, Culture Editor James reveals exactly what he wants from it.
Hidden Gem: The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
An introduction to a very meta and unique piece of young adult fiction.
What’s the Matt-er: In the Game of Thrones You Adapt, or You Die
Matt argues with himself about Game of Thrones and discusses the merits of adaptation.
Intro to: Gothic Fiction
A representative run-down of all things spooky for those new to the thrilling mysteries of Gothic fiction.
What’s the Matt-er: The Importance of Having a Plan
In his newest column, Matt elaborates on why long running series need to have a definitive plan.
Hidden Gem: Stoner by John Williams
Sam takes a look at John Williams’ under-appreciated novel, Stoner.
11.22.63 – A series you cannot afford to miss
Caleb talks about why you absolutely must read Stephen King’s 11.26.63.
The book that changed my life: Forever by Judy Blume
Our Editor, Natalie, lets us know all about the book that changed her life.