May is Local and Community History Month – a great time to find out a little more about how your village, town or city grew up into what it is today. The more you dig, the more you’ll find that ...
This article was written by Camilla Nelson, University of Notre Dame Australia It started when an American academic noticed how frequently the acknowledgements sections of weighty academic tomes featured a male author thanking his ...
This article was written by James O’Sullivan, University of Sheffield When we speak of bestsellers, we’re often referring to books that have sold fewer copies than one might think. By the estimation of award-winning author Donal Ryan, there are ...
It’s National Gardening Week and with the weather warming up it’s the perfect time to celebrate the grassy, leafy, humble and much-loved garden. Whether you’ve got a balcony, an allotment, or acres of land, spending some time cultivating a few plants ...
With the start of April comes Jazz Appreciation Month. Listening to jazz music, going to see performances and exploring the history of jazz, are all great ways to spend your month. But we’re here to recommend something bookish. So without further ...
This article was written by BJ Epstein, University of East Anglia If you think back to your childhood, what sticks with you? For many people, it’s those cosy times when they were cuddled up with a parent or ...
This article was written by David Abbott, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health When you read something, you first need to detect the words and then to interpret them by determining context and meaning. This complex process ...
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that not all fictional couples are created equal. Some of them are sweeping romances that you can’t stop thinking about for weeks, while others add tension and drama to a book and are, quite frankly, just ...
Last year’s World Book Day costumes were so good we couldn’t resist honouring some of the best efforts this year too. From Harry Wormwood to the White Rabbit, we dare you to not be in awe of these outfits. Chuckles ...
If you’re a fantasy lover, you’ll know how great mythical creatures can be. They can be menace or hero, evil or saintly. And they are so cool. They have fascinating histories and many variations, and it’s always interesting to see how authors bring ...