Books World The International Booker Prize and the triumph of translation by Ria Pandey The International Booker Prize is awarded annually and shines a light on a world of literature that’s translated into English. It’s no secret that the Booker prizes, both local and…
Books News George R.R. Martin is releasing the ‘The Rise of the Dragon’ this year by Ria Pandey George R.R. Martin has confirmed that he will be returning to Westoros, announcing a new book, The Rise of the Dragon based on the infamous House Targaryen. Billed as a…
Books Poetry ‘Her Kind’ by Anne Sexton by Ria Pandey Her Kind Anne Sexton I have gone out, a possessed witch, haunting the black air, braver at night; dreaming evil, I have done my hitch over the plain houses, light…
Books Poetry ‘Day of the Refugios’ by Alberto Ríos by Ria Pandey Day of the Refugios Alberto Ríos In Mexico and Latin America, celebrating one’s Saint’s day instead of one’s birthday is common. I was born in Nogales, Arizona, On the border…
Books Poetry Slam poetry: a story of pride and performance by Ria Pandey Slam poetry is a beautiful art form that combines the world-building flair of literature with the emotive drama of performance. Unlike written poetry, slam poetry is written specifically created to…
Books Poetry ‘Sadie and Maud’ by Gwendolyn Brooks by Ria Pandey Sadie and Maud Gwendolyn Brooks Maud went to college. Sadie stayed at home. Sadie scraped life With a fine-tooth comb. She didn’t leave a tangle in. Her comb found every…
Books Features Film and TV Sherlock Holmes books: fandom, forensics, and endless fascination by Ria Pandey Sherlock Holmes – how has the fictional book character lodged himself so deeply into the world’s cultural imagination? Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes is characterised by his…
Books News Bob Dylan’s new book, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’, will come out this year by Ria Pandey Bob Dylan is set to release a new book, The Philosophy of Modern Song — his first book published since 2004’s Chronicles: Volume One. According to the press release, Bob…
Books News World Book Aid for Ukraine raises over $60,000 in relief funds by Ria Pandey With over 350 items for sale, the British fundraiser Book Aid for Ukraine has raised thousands in relief funds. Organised by literary agent Hayley Steed, Book Aid for Ukraine is…
Books Lists 30 of the best coming-of-age books of all time by Ria Pandey In the mood to relive the angst, heartbreak, and excitement of your youth? Our list of the best coming-of-age books has you sorted. Coming-of-age books (also known as bildungsromans, for…
Books News Fantasy fans break Kickstarter record, raise $34 million for author Brandon Sanderson by Ria Pandey Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson has – much to his own surprise – raised tens of millions of dollars from his devoted fans to self-publish his books in 2023. Known for…
Books Lists International Women’s Day: 10 amazing books by women authors arriving in 2022 by Ria Pandey To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve collected a list of some of the most anticipated books by women authors to get excited for in 2022. International Women’s Day is an…
Books Interviews Ennis Ćehić on ‘Sadvertising’ and being creative under capitalism by Ria Pandey Sardonic, sharp, and witty, Ennis Ćehić’s Sadvertising is an electrifying examination of what it means to be alive in the modern age. Ennis Ćehić’s creativity is quiet in its brilliance. In Sadvertising,…
