by Sarah Shaffi | Dec 19, 2016 | Culture
Branch out beyond the same old literary prizewinners and ‘high concept thrillers’ – these five books coming in 2017 are brilliant and original under-the-radar gems
by Molly Flatt | Dec 13, 2016 | Culture
The author, Rife magazine founder and one of Foreign Policy magazine’s 100 Global Thinkers on his latest book, The Good Immigrant, London’s best dosas, and being a global citizen
by Hannah Kane | Dec 15, 2014 | Culture
Bibliophiles have a grand new London hangout If you think the sweet smell of a real book outdoes the ease of a Kindle every time, you’ll want to spend hours browsing Maison Assouline, central London’s new literary haven. Located in the iconic Sir Edwin...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 17, 2014 | Culture
Our new writer Alex Stewart introduces his shortlist of cup-winning footie books In case you hadn’t noticed, the World Cup has arrived – a shouty, colourful juggernaut, annexing the media and urging everyone to care about gameplay strategies, national...
by Hannah Kane | Jan 6, 2014 | Culture
★★☆☆☆ A new year begins with a newly organised book shelf (colour order, completely impractical, looks fabulous); and I’m starting off 2014’s reading list with a book so brand-new it’s not even out yet. And therein lies my new year’s resolution; after a...
by Hannah Kane | Oct 28, 2013 | Culture
Bridget’s back – but is she still brilliant? I have frequently turned to my dog-eared copies of Bridget Jones Diary over the years, usually in times of regressive emotional need: after a tragic date experience,when ill, when stressed at work, or simply...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 12, 2013 | Culture
Fashion porn for your coffee table Can you name the 100 fashion designers that have shaped 21st century style? Get ready to test your fashion smarts – and feast your eyes – with the latest tome from coffee table book publisher Taschen. ‘100...