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Writer Graham Caveney Reflects on Growing Older

Writer Graham Caveney, author of The Priest They Called Him: The Life and Legacy of William S. Burroughs and Screaming with Joy:...

Follow the Rebel Writers Trail on World Book Day

04 March 21

Can you find all thirteen plaques?

The Loneliness of the Lockdown Runner: Reimagining Sillitoe During Covid

25 February 21

On the event of Sir Tom Courtenay's 84th birthday, Dawn of the Unread's James Walker has re-written The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner in the time of COVID. His take on Alan Sillitoe's classic work, re-titled as The Loneliness of the Lockdown Runner, is being launched on Twitter today at 5pm...

“It Takes Everything That Could be Romantic and Sucks it into a Black Hole Vortex” - Romance Novelist Mhairi McFarlane on Why Valentine’s Day is Overrated

11 February 21

Author Mhairi McFarlane is based in Nottingham, but writes about romance for a worldwide audience. Her debut novel, You Had Me At Hello, has been translated into sixteen languages and is being developed as a major feature film. In the run up to the release of her seventh novel, Last Night, she explains to us why she thinks Valentine’s Day is a tad overrated...

Author Interview: Dylan Wardle

31 January 21

Kate Hewett talks to young author Dylan Wardle about Words of Solitude, his debut fantasy novel...

Author Interview: Nicki Merrall

31 January 21

We catch up with Nicki Merrall to talk lockdown, knitting and her new book, Fair Isle

Author Interview: Chidiebere J Anumudu

31 January 21

Author Chidiebere J Anumudu talks to Literature Editor Kate Hewett about children's book Chuka and The Arusi

Author Interview: Clive Henry - Racism is Real

31 January 21

Kate Hewett talks to author Clive Henry about his book, Racism Is Real...

Book Review: Chicken Town by J.A. Pollo

22 January 21

We check out the fictionalised biography...

Book Review: Equilibrium by Tonino Guerra

28 November 20

We checked out the debut release from Notts' newest indie publisher, MOIST...

MOIST: Notts’ Newest Independent Publisher

23 November 20

Sarah Smith tells us about Notts’ newest independent publisher MOIST, and why regional publishing is on the rise...

Book Review: The Beauty Within Shadow by Henry Normal

13 November 20

With a CV that boasts a contribution to British comedy that few can equal, you’d be right to expect more than your fair share of humour from The Beauty Within Shadow, the latest poetry collection from Henry Normal. But if laughs were all you were expecting, you’re in for a welcome surprise...

Book Review: Connections by NTU's MA Creative Writing Students

29 October 20

We check out the anthology put together by Nottingham Trent University's MA Creative Writing students...

12 Stories and Poetry Collections You Should Read During Lockdown

20 June 20

Our Literature Editor runs down some of the books that have kept her busy during these times...

Writer Josh Helmer on His New Self-Published Dystopian Novel, Dark Wonders

19 June 20

With life currently feeling like it’s been torn from the pages of a dystopian novel, now seems like the perfect time to release a novel exploring themes like technology, society and the future. Luckily for us, that’s just what Joshua Helmer has done with Dark Wonders. We caught up with the Nottingham writer to discuss his self-published debut novel...

Book Review: Shell by Paula Rawsthorne

17 June 20

We checked out the young adult novel...

Bygone Byrons: The Weird and Wonderful Characters from Lord Byron's Family Tree

21 March 20

In the complex, meandering maze of English history, few people that aren’t members of the Royal family are able to trace their ancestry all the way back to the Battle of Hastings. But luckily for Notts’ own Lord Byron, his family tree has roots that go all the way back to 1066, and branches that were every bit as weird and wonderful as he was...

Book Reviews: March 2020

09 March 20

A few words about words...

Tell Your St. Ann’s Story with Panya Banjoko and Bo Olawoye

06 February 20

Local writer Panya Banjoko and Engagement Curator Bo Olawoye are working together with The Renewal Trust to build a newspaper rammed with stories, photos and art work – all about St. Ann’s…

3 Nottingham Books to Read This February

05 February 20

Three page-turners to get lost in this month... 

Book Reviews: January 2020

20 January 20

We've rounded up a couple of books to get you through this massive Monday morning of month. Or not.

Snap Notts: Hopkinson's Art Centre

11 January 20

Every month we pair up a local poet and photographer and give them a location in Nottingham to create work around. This month, it's everyone's favourite surprise-packed antique shop...

3 Books to Check Out this Christmas

20 December 19

We took a look at three books that would make perfect stocking-stuffers for the readers in your life...

Nottingham City of Literature are Running a Creative Writing Competition for Writers Aged 10-25

09 December 19

Are you a youngster in our city who has gifted gears whirring away? We have a corking competition for you… 

Bold Strokes Book Festival Co-Founder on the Importance of LGBTQ+ Literary Representation

19 November 19

Author, development editor and one half of the writing-consultancy collective Global Wordsmiths, Victoria Villasenor, discusses her work...
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