Books

Rosie Batsford explores the British Library’s decision to expand its site in St Pancreas, and national investment across the UK to consider the future of libraries.

Agata Koralewska analyses the emergence of ‘bookstagram’ and explores the pros and cons of the online reading community.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Georgia Balmer discusses Eve Babitz’s life and writing, and why her work remains relevant today.