Books

Jasmin Lemarie On the fourth day of freshers, Jasmin shares some of her favourite places to enjoy a good book on campus.  As a second year English student, reading avidly has become a necessity for my degree. Whilst I struggled with the volume of books I had to read...

‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.’...

Melina Williams Rob Temple, an alumnus of Nottingham University, found his success through his So Very British Twitter page and subsequent Very British Problems publications. Born to be Mild is his most recent work: a slightly different piece in the form of a humorous, relatable memoir taking the reader...

Rowan Cothliff Across the UK, from quaint little towns to the roaring major cities, booklovers can find the hidden gem that is an independent bookshop. Unlike Waterstones, predominantly these shops sell second-hand and potentially rare books that will fill the nation’s selective bookcases. Unfortunately, with the rise of mainstream...

Gemma explores whether people have been reading more as a result of lockdown and which genres have thrived during the pandemic....

I am a 22-year-old white woman. The temptation to not get involved or comment upon issues surrounding race is high, largely due to the fear of saying the wrong thing. Even as I write this, I am filled with an uneasiness that, despite having good intentions, my words may...

Lockdown, for many, has consisted of Joe Wicks, Instagram challenges and hilarious memes. However, it has also been an opportunity for people to pick up new skills and hobbies that they usually would not have had the time for....