-
28 February 2016
Creating Suspense at Bath Literature Festival
I was very excited to hear two 'suspense' novelists talk about the genre of crime and thrillers, the idea of the 'domestic noir' and how they build suspense in their writing.
-
28 February 2016
Shakespeare Gala at Bath Literature Festival
A fun and original collection of Shakesperian performances and interpretations.
-
28 February 2016
Poetry Salon: Tim Liardet and Rebecca Perry at Bath Literature Festival
Two TS Eliot prize nominated poets read from their work, discuss their poetry and the current scene.
-
28 February 2016
The Independent Great British Popular Culture Debate
Is British popular culture the best in the world? I heard four leading names from the arts and culture scene battle it out over whether we can lay claim to this.
-
27 February 2016
DJ Taylor's The Prose Factory at Bath Literature Festival
DJ Taylor explores the history of literary culture the subject of his new book in an engaging and accessible way.
-
27 February 2016
Ask a Literary Consultant at Bath Literature Festival
Have you ever wondered just how you break into the industry? What do you need to do? What kind of book do publishers want? Literary consultant Helen Bryant can answer all your questions...
-
27 February 2016
Sebastian Faulks at Bath Literature Festival
Sebastian Faulks gives a rare insight into his life and work, as well as his most recent book Where My Heart Used to Beat.
-
27 February 2016
Pat Barker's Noonday at Bath Literature Festival
I went to the opening talk at Bath Literature festival to hear acclaimed author Pat Barker talk about her work and her new novel.
-
15 February 2016
Can literature improve our mental wellbeing?: Part 1
The University of Warwick has developed an online course investigating the relationship between literature and mental health. Their research looks particularly at whether literature can be used therapeutically to improve our mental wellbeing.
-
8 January 2016
How literature shapes our language, the way we think and who we are
Literature has helped to create the language that we use to understand the world around us, express ourselves and ultimately define who we are.
-
27 November 2015
An open letter to Writing
I love writing, but we have had our difficulties.
-
27 November 2015
Where Are They Now? with Jonathan Tebble
We catch up with author Jon about his new book and Arts Award experience!
-
5 November 2015
Get Gold with literature
Literature isn't always the first art form that comes to mind for many. But wow is that a mistake. I personally enjoy reading a good book - it's just finding the time. It can certainly be more fulfilling than watching the film equivalent.
-
2 October 2015
March's theme is…Literature
This month we're teaming up with Bath Literature Festival, and delving into the world of lit.
-
2 October 2015
Feminism and the Impact of the Digital Age
Bath Literature Festival has been showing a great variety of female content ahead of today's International Women's Day. Yesterday, I headed to Feminism and the Impact of the Digital Age, with Sarah Brown, Suzanne Moore, and Bath Festivals' own, Viv Groskop.
-
2 October 2015
Around the world in ten books
A fun and enlightening end to a weekend at Bath Festivals, Scott Peck and Ann Morgan picked their top ten books from around the world.
-
2 October 2015
Inside Bath Literature Festival's Young Writers Lab: Yves Morris
At Bath Literature Festival's Young Writers Lab, students created alternate realities for the city of Bath, imagining new landscapes and futures at 'The Chancery of the Lost and Found'. Here, Yves Morris shares a section of his creative writing...
-
30 September 2015
March round up: literature
This month we have delved into the world of literature...