By Tessa Nolan For the past 20 years, Susannah Dunn has been known for historical novels focusing on the Tudors, such as 2004’s The Queen…
By Tessa Nolan Rita Bullwinkel’s debut novel Headshot opens with a line that sets the tone: “Everything the coaches have taught the girls is in…
By Maria Bregman, journalist, writer, and contemporary literature critic The novel “The Damned” by Sergei Belov presents a riveting narrative that combines elements of mystery,…
By Tessa Nolan Val McDermid and Douglas Stuart were among many writers expressing outrage after Creative Scotland rejected a funding application for the literary festival.…
By Maria Bregman Farewell to a Literary Titan The literary world mourns the passing of Paul Auster, a towering figure whose novels and essays have…
By Maria Bregman In a world where gender divides have escalated to unprecedented levels, “XX v. XY: The Final World War” offers a haunting glimpse…
By Sara Bright In a literary landscape where diversity and representation are paramount, a new voice has emerged, captivating readers with its bold and unapologetic…
By Maria Bregman Unleashing the Power of Poetry In a world where the written word often takes a backseat to the relentless pace of modern…
By Sara Bright In the ever-evolving landscape of the publishing industry, Amazon’s recent decision to alter its book return policy has sent shockwaves through the…
By Sara Bright The physical book survived the digital transition. Sales are rising in 2024. The TikTok subculture BookTok drives the market. Young readers post…