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12 Stories and Poetry Collections You Should Read During Lockdown

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… 

Author Lise Gold on Her New Novel and Living as a LGBT Woman in Britain

19 November 19

When we hear the word innovation, we often think of scientific breakthroughs. But innovation isn’t always technological advancements – it can also be taking creative risks, making new forms of poetry, art or writing. Nottingham has seen an increase in LGBT+ writing and creative events in the past year, so we sat down with lesbian fiction writer Lise Gold to discuss her work...

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...

Author Kristina Adams: "If you're not willing to market your book, you're not going to get anywhere."

31 October 19

Local author Kristina Adams on her latest novel Behind the Spotlight, self-publishing, and what it’s like to deal with fibromyalgia as a writer…

The Confession author Jessie Burton in Conversation at Waterstones

16 October 19

Miniaturist author Jessie Burton was at Waterstones in Nottingham to talk about her new book, The Confession

Review: Patience Agbabi at Inspire Poetry Festival

04 October 19

We got down to Southwell Library to catch revered poet Patience Agbabi, as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

Review: Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce at Inspire Poetry Festival

04 October 19

We caught performances by poets Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

Live Event Review: Dr Frances Ryan on Crippled: Austerity and the Demonization of Disabled People

18 June 19

Noted Guardian journalist and Nottinghamian, Dr Frances Ryan, headed to Waterstones for the launch of her first full-length literary work...

Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature Are Launching the Big City Reads 2019 Campaign

07 June 19

Nothing can quite beat the feeling of strolling through the Forest Rec in the middle of the summer, armed with a good read and a cold one, plopping yourself down under some glorious shade and knowing that everything’s right in the world. And, this year, you won’t need to look far to find your summer reads…

Poet Andrew McMillan on Gearing Up for His Nottingham Poetry Festival Performance

01 May 19

Georgina Wilding spoke to Andrew McMillan ahead of his Metronome show as a part of Nottingham Poetry Festival on Wednesday 1 May...

Masked Booksellers ExLibris Return to Raise Money for Charity

25 April 19

Imagine turning up at your neighbor’s house, expecting little more than a cup of sugar and a natter about the local goss, only to find that it has been turned into a pop-up book store. That is exactly what the neighbours of Bob and Chris Cann can expect this weekend on their quiet suburban street in Carlton. Presenting: The Masked Charity Booksale. 

Clare Stevens Launches Blue Tide Rising at Waterstones Nottingham

04 April 19

Sunday 31 March saw Waterstones hold an inspirational day of talks, poetry and music, as well as an interview with local writer Clare Stevens, as part of the launch for her debut novel Blue Tide Rising…

Late of the Pier talk Ecstatic Data Sets

05 February 19

They were one of the hottest bands of the noughties, releasing their debut album Fantasy Black Channel to mass critical acclaim. Then they completely vanished, leaving a trail of #BringBackLateOfThePier tweets and campaigns in their wake. A decade on, those rogues from Castle Donnington have come back with a book on Rough Trade's new imprint exploring music of the future....

A Stroke of Ingenious: Chatting Fear and Fantasy with Darius Hinks

05 February 19

Nottingham-native Darius Hinks has been filling the minds of Warhammer enthusiasts for years with his fascinating narratives from the Warhammer 40,000 series. Hinks’ latest novel The Ingenious, however, diverges from the world of Warhammer, focusing instead on the fictional world of Athanor and its gang of rebellious outlaws. With The Ingenious set to hit stores today, we decided to have a chat with Hinks about the novel, his characters and the inspirations he has taken from the city.

6 Books to Read in 2019

17 January 19

These page-turners will give you a cracking start to the year...