Central to mediating divisive and emotional dialogues is calling on people to consider various perspectives, for nothing truly felt is fake. There are many historical and cultural perspectives that deserve consideration when it comes to Palestine, in order to challenge … Continue reading The Arabic Language and Love
Do any of the following words mean anything to you? “Larry Stylinson” , “Superwholock”, “Tenrose” “Drarry”, “Y/N” If so, I’ll be forced to assume that you, like me, were a part of fandom culture in the 2010’s. Maybe you read … Continue reading Fanfiction’s slow burn arc with the publishing industry
When I tell people I’m an English literature student I’m met with one of two reactions: they’ll laugh, or they’ll be compelled by the strange desire to list off every book they have ever read to demonstrate that they in … Continue reading Book Recommendations from my ex-situationships
In an age where the collective attention span is ruled by TikTok and its clones (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, et cetera), it is easy to forget about reading, the once-favourite pastime which, in olden times, captured and enriched both mind … Continue reading What are people reading on campus? September 2023 edition
The countdown to Halloween has officially begun, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein? Shelley’s tale of the modern Prometheus was first published in 1818. It had everything that horror fans … Continue reading Five Frankenstein Reimaginings to Read this October
Whenever I’m looking for an idea for a novel, the first thing I do is open a newspaper. This is because, when it comes to spies, reality is far stranger than fiction. In recent years Britain has seen an attempted … Continue reading Real Spies Inspired My Novels Feature by author Ava Glass
We’ve all been there: a long, fruitless day has ended, and you find yourself alone, staring face-down into the creamy foam of a freshly-poured pint for solace. What else is there to do but drink? Read a book, of course! … Continue reading The Best Books to Read in the Pub Buster’s book recommendations for when a pint just isn’t enough
The Sun Waits For Me WORDS: Eve Delaney There are nights when my soul is filled with poetry, And words flow from me into the infinite darkness Only the moon and the stars hear my sorrow and pain … Continue reading The Sun Waits for Me A poem by Eve Delaney
There is at least one moment in everyone’s life that they would like a second chance at, whether this is a horrifically life-altering event or something as small as remembering to take out your toast so you actually got a … Continue reading A Multiplicity of Mirages Review of Children of the Sun by Beth Lewis
Youth throws us into the lives of four teenagers for a brief but tumultuous couple months as they try to navigate their way through adolescence. Angel and Princess are both nearing the end of their secondary school days; Angel must … Continue reading Alright Our; A Review of Youth by Kevin Curran An engrossing depiction of contemporary Balbriggan and a new generation of Irish young people.
When I began my English degree in 2019, Seán Hewitt was known as the well-dressed professor with a beautifully curated Instagram. Today, he’s an internationally renowned author and poet, with countless literary awards under his (ever-fashionable) belt. Despite having haunted … Continue reading “I Left the Real World Behind a Little Bit”: An Interview with Seán Hewitt Award-winning author, poet, and professor Seán Hewitt discusses desire, history, and his forthcoming projects.
Photo by Kenneth O’Halloran. I spoke to Sara Baume via Zoom during my lunch break on a Friday in mid February. It was the first sunny day in a while and just mild enough for the air to have that … Continue reading ‘When I’m on the Train I’ll Still be Reading’ An Interview with the Dylan Thomas Prize Long-Listed Author, Sara Baume