Wintry literature: recommendations to embrace the cold
December is here, bringing with it the shortest and coldest of days. But fear not: these books are the literary equivalent of warming your hands by an open log fire,…
Book Review: Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Good Material, Dolly Alderton’s second novel, is a bittersweet deep dive into heartbreak. It follows thirty-something, mildly successful comedian Andy as he tries to process and understand why his long-term…
Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea: is club football less important than national football for women’s teams?
In a statement released by the club last week, it was announced that Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes will leave the club at the end of the season to pursue…
Book Week Scotland: a guide to what’s on in Edinburgh
13th-19th November is Book Week Scotland, a week dedicated to celebrating the importance of books and reading. It is run by the Scottish Book Trust, a charity that aims to…
Book Review: So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
“Down on the lawns, some people were out sunbathing and there were children, and beds plump with flowers; so much of life carrying smoothly on, despite the tangle of human…
Returning to Reality: Life After a Year Abroad
The reverse culture shock that occurs upon returning from a year spent studying abroad is something that is discussed much less than the experience of going away itself. Yet for…
The End of the Award Show?
The decline in viewing figures for awards ceremonies has been well-documented over the past few years. The 2023 Golden Globes, held last month, experienced its lowest-ever viewership, of just 6.3…
The ‘Trend’ In Publishing Mental Health Books For Children
Much has been said about young people’s unprecedented mental health crisis, particularly over the past two years, and for a good reason. Youngminds.org.uk report that “1 in 6 children aged…