Literature and Community: The importance of independent bookshops
Matilda Dunne When asked which places are an essential community space, bookshops are probably not the first thing that springs to mind. However, they may be more important than you realise. I…
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Books on Tyne returns to Newcastle
Books on Tyne, the popular literary festival, returned to Newcastle from the 22-29 November for the 13th year. The annual event involved the collaboration of both libraries, with events taking…
Tynemouth Market: The place for booklovers?
In my opinion, one of the hardest things about about liking books is the unfortunate price tag that comes with a new purchase. Although libraries are a great option, sometimes…
Getting into reading: An interview with Newcastle Uni Book Club
Arguably, reading has become a more niche hobby over the past few decades, and it can be difficult to find people to connect to about it. That’s where book clubs…
Is ‘Rebecca’ the perfect autumn read?
There are many websites, accounts, and influencers who claim to have found the ideal cosy, spooky novel for autumn. And now I’ll add my suggestion, Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel,…