Recent Posts
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In the Footsteps of… Mary Webb
Paul Jeorrett follows the trail of overlooked writer Mary Webb in the Shropshire countryside.
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The Hero’s Journey: A Narrative For All Time?
Gwyneth Marshman explores narrative structure, plot types and what keeps us turning those pages.
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What’s in a Name?
Marie Anne Cope looks at the all-important question of names, in real life and literature.
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What Can We Learn From Book Spines?
Paul Jeorrett reflects on his book shelves and what they might say about him.
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Book Review: The Essex Serpent
Rebecca Ann Barnes offers a review and some musings on Sarah Perry’s second novel.
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Dear Hermia & Helena… Yours, The Lady Éowyn
Our new advice columnists respond to a cry for help from a Rohan shieldmaiden.
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Dear Mr Darcy… Yours, Victor Frankenstein
Mr Darcy offers advice to a misguided scientist with serious problems around medical ethics.
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Book Review: Histories of Nations
Nick Roe reviews a collection of essays on the national identities of countries worldwide.
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Saying ‘No’ to Alice
Paul Jeorrett reflects on John Proctor (1836–1914): the Victorian illustrator you’ve (maybe) never heard of.
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Three Degrees of Separation: Roald Dahl Day 2017
Paul Jeorrett looks back over the books of Roald Dahl and recommends his favourites.