Books

Prince Harry’s Spare and the rise of the memoir

Lucy Pughe-Morgan analyses the influx in memoir publications over the past decade and considers their impact on the literary scene.

Legends and Lattes: An easy read for coffee lovers and retired adventurers

by Emily Rizzo

Emily Sara Rizzo reviews Travis Baldree’s debut novel, Legends and Lattes

Exploring Kindle Publishing Direct and the era of self-publishing

by Joseph Vinton

Joseph Vinton, Satire Editor, talks diversity and accessibility in an analysis of Amazon’s Kindle Publishing Direct.

A guide to buying books sustainably

by Manon Martini

Manon Martini, Arts + Lit Editor, reveals the best places to buy second-hand books and the joys of rehoming preloved books instead of buying new ones.

How to keep a reading resolution

by M Shelton

At the beginning of each year, “reading more” crops up on many people’s list of resolutions. Unfortunately, many fail to keep the promises they make to themselves. M Shelton discusses how to re-ignite one’s love for books while avoiding the dreaded reading slump.

2021 Booker Prize shortlist in review

by Catherine Stone

Catherine Stone discusses the 2021 Booker Prize shortlist and outlines the prize’s significance within literary history.

A definitive ranking of Exeter’s best reading nooks

by Charlotte Black

Are you a Fresher anxious to learn about Exeter’s best-kept secrets? Or a returner eager to try something new? Charlotte Black takes us on a whistle-stop tour around Exeter, recommending the best places to immerse yourself in your reading.