Future Library: Valeria Luiselli joins 100-year time capsule
The Future Library, a century-long literary time capsule, preserves authors’ works until 2114, while bridging generations with words.
Festival of the Accused: from historic witches to witchlit
The Festival of the Accused explores the enduring legacy of trials against witches and their relevance in the 21st century.
Guy Fawkes: was he an anarchist? Books on true story
Explore the true story of Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and its influence on British history and culture in these books.
Controversy erupts as Texas teacher fired for using Anne Frank graphic book
The firing of a Texas teacher over Anne Frank graphic novel sparks censorship debate – controversy, curriculum approval questioned.
Millie Bobby Brown book: Nineteen Steps trips up portraying tragedy – review
‘Nineteen Steps’, the debut book by Millie Bobby Brown is a commendable historical tale with a touch of romance but room for improvement.
Wolfson Prize nominee Professor Hakim Adi on redundancy and recognition
Professor Hakim Adi was shortlisted for the prestigious Wolfson History Prize only weeks after the University of Chichester made him redundant.
The Wager by David Grann on ‘the mutiny that never was’ – review
The haunting tale of the ill-fated ship in The Wager by David Grann is a gripping journey through survival, truth, and the power of stories.
Should classic books be rewritten for modern sensibilities? Experts say no
Navigating historical authenticity and modern sensibilities as books by Roald Dahl are being rewritten as part of this contentious debate.
Partition of India: best books to understand independence
Exploring the profound impact of the partition of India and Pakistan through historical accounts, personal stories and important books.
Simon Schama on Foreign Bodies: unveiling the history of pandemics
Explore the historical perspective on pandemics in Foreign Bodies by Simon Schama. Unravelling tales of human ingenuity, and irrationality.