Phillis Wheatley: the first African American poet to be published

Edie Gilmour reflects on the significance of Phillis Wheatley, a pioneer of African American poetry.

Bats

A spooky Halloween themed poem to engulf you into the festive autumnal season.

100 years later… Celebrating the centenary of the canon

Books about books: the ultimate guide

Scaring the patriarchy: the literary legacy of the witch

Back to black: dark academia edition

Durham Book Festival 2022 begins!

Why everybody should be reading Michael Chabon

Is it possible to make reading a habit of discipline alongside education or is academic reading more than enough reading for students?

Girl, Woman, Other: a necessary 21st century read