Nostalgic News: first Harry Potter book published 17 years ago today
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published on this day in 1997.
Browsing: Literature
Review: The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
The Silkworm is a novel with a plot that endlessly swoops without jeopardising character depth.
Beyond the music: the UK’s alternative literary and arts festivals
Looking for something alternative to do this summer? Look no further, The Edge runs down some…
Bad adaptations; they did WHAT to my favourite book?!
Six of our writers pick what they think are some of the worst ever book-to-film adaptions.
Bad Adaptations: Eragon
Eragon the movie is a disappointing affair.
Adapt this: The Last Temptation by Val McDermid
The first in a new series looking at novels which should be adapted to the visual medium of film or television.
Review: Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Allegiant is a disappointing end to an excellent series.
Review: Crime and Punishment – A New Translation
Bronwyn Scotland reviews Oliver Ready’s translation of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Valentine’s Day: The greatest love stories
Ros looks at the greatest love stories ever told, just in time for Valentines Day.
Lena Dunham’s first book to be released in October
The Girls writer will release her first book later this year.
Review: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert’s marvelous bestseller Eat, Pray, Love (which became a major motion picture starring Julia…
Review: Roberto Bolaño – The Return
The Return is a marvel of writing which demonstrates depth and true talent.
Gormenghast: A Forgotten Literary Classic
It’s at this time of year, when the nights are drawing in and Halloween’s just…
Review: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
In 1996, Helen Fielding unleashed the character of Bridget Jones onto the literary platform, captivating…