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6 January 2024
The books that got me through lockdown 3.0
Three years ago today, we were amid lockdown 3.0 in the UK.
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3 November 2022
Seoulmates by Susan Lee
Seoulmates is a lighthearted summer-themed romance that explores the nuances of Korean culture.
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7 October 2022
Bioshock: Rapture- A nightmare under the sea
A review of John Shirley’s dystopian nightmare novel Bioshock: Rapture. Delve into one of the most enthralling video game tie-in novels to date with its captivating characters and sinister secrets.
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20 September 2022
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez is a deeply moving examination of how institutional racism and classism inflict lasting wounds.
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24 August 2022
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
The Final Strife is an epic fantasy novel that weaves together a fascinating tale of magic and love in a world brutally divided by violence and oppression.
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3 August 2022
All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews
All This Could Be Different is a tender and smart novel about coming of age in difficult times, dreaming, and friendship.
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20 July 2022
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Seven Days in June is a hilarious, passionate, and raw novel about two writers discovering their second chance at love.
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27 June 2022
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Honor is a beautifully written novel about the complicated issues at play in contemporary India.
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1 April 2022
Review: Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
Bitter is a highly original novel that explores the crossovers between social activism, mental health, and art.
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11 June 2021
Calum Foad returns on new single 'High'
Readings Popmister is back with an anthem for Summer
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2 June 2021
Profits for publisher Bloomsbury soar due to lockdown reading
The publisher has seen its third profit upgrade of 2021 after sales have increased to £185 million.
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10 May 2021
The superpower of reading celebrated by authors Alex Wheatle and Derek Owusu
Brent Culture Service held a Black British Novels event, in which award-winning authors Alex Wheatle, Derek Owusu and Alex Pascall spoke freely about the barriers of literature.
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10 May 2021
A focus on Asian literature
Recommendations for diversifying your reading with my favourite literary works from various parts of Asia.
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21 April 2021
Brent Culture Service push for literature accessibility for all
Voice spoke to Sarah Smith, Libraries Development Manager about breaking down the barriers of Literature for adults, children and communities from diverse backgrounds through events and programmes.
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5 March 2021
Launch of LoveReading LitFestival
Literary festivals are one of the many events having to migrate to virtual platforms throughout the past year, and LoveReading LitFestival is the latest digital offering for literature lovers.
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20 March 2020
How to experience culture when in isolation
Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on rich cultural experiences
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3 February 2020
Are YA Fantasies all they're hyped up to be?
Over the next 20 weeks I'll be diving into the genre of YA Fantasy. I'll be reading some highly rated series to see if they're really all they're cut out to be! This week I begin with 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J Maas.
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4 November 2019
Voice Views: What's Your Top Pageturner?
From Harry Potter to The Book Thief and sci-fi to historical fiction, this month we’re asking what book are you unable to put down, and why?