The year 2023 has been a remarkable one for literature, with a diverse and dazzling array of books to suit every taste and mood. Whether…
The literary world is witnessing a new phenomenon: the booming business of mining dead authors’ estates. As streaming services and film studios compete for new…
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Time, as usual, is running very fast, winter does not sleep, and we await it with open arms. Christmas is getting closer and closer, and…
By Tessa Nolan Possibly, these books will help you find new and interesting stories that will capture your attention and not let go until the…
The Cambridge Literary Festival occupies a singular position in Britain’s cultural calendar. Founded in 2003 as Cambridge Wordfest, the festival has drawn over 250,000 audience…
The Southwold Literary Festival, a new event that showcases the best of contemporary literature, concluded on Sunday, November 5, with a packed programme of author…
Esther Freud is a British novelist who draws inspiration from her own life and the cultures she has encountered. She is the daughter of painter…
02.11.23 Maria Bregman is a journalist, writer and contemporary culture researcher. Japanese poetry is radically different from the European and American poetic culture we are…
By Lana Sterling 21 October 2023 will mark the 190th anniversary of the birth of Alfred Nobel, the famous chemist who founded the prestigious Nobel…