By Eddie Kämpgen 

By Eddie Kämpgen 

By Eddie Kämpgen 

In towns and cities across the UK, hundreds of public libraries have been shutting down in the past decade due to a lack of financial support and government budget cuts. Once a community place for locals to create friendships, use free resources, and gather in a place of peace, only a few of them remain.

Fan fiction was once a niche form of writing read by specific people, usually in fandoms of a particular movies, shows, or books. Now, as popularity has soared, with millions of fan fiction books available, the question stands, is fan fiction a legitimate form of literature?

As technology advances in modern times, and technological alternatives become prevalent, the question arises whether print will survive with the continued growth of eBooks and Audiobooks.

London’s St Johns Street is bustling and busy, the sun is out without a cloud in sight, bringing all the locals out to enjoy the weather. Inside the Museum of the Order of Saint John, the esteemed Professor Marcus Bull is holding an hour long talk and discussion with Professor William Purkis on his latest book, The Great Siege of Malta. On the second floor of the museum, people enter the beautifully decorated Chapter Hall, some grabbing refreshments before the talk starts, others making their way to buy the book for £30 and getting it signed by Professor Bull before the talk begins. As the seats filled with majority middle aged people, Professor Bull prepares to

In 2020 the UK went into several lockdowns due to the coronavirus, preventing people from seeing each other and changing their whole routines. People did not have to work anymore causing them to be at home, killing time. But with this enormous free time, a few people flourished in their creative ability.

In Red Pockets, the writer Alice Mah confronts a question that many are too frightened, or too distracted to ask: What do we owe the dead, and what do we owe the land beneath our feet? Blending memoir, cultural history, and environmental meditation, Mah’s debut is both an intimate narrative and a sweeping exploration of inheritance, both familial and spiritual.   

London’s West End has a new diamond in its sparkling crown, and it’s dripping in red sequins and ruthless ambition. Devil Wears Prada: The Musical has stormed into the city, transforming the red velvet interiors of the Dominion Theatre into a glamorous combination of fashion, fame, and fire.

The beloved queen of contemporary romance steps into new territory with her latest novel, The Great Big Beautiful Life, released on April 22, 2025. Emily Henry, known for bestsellers such as Beach Read and Book Lovers, has many fans who devour each story. With the newly published book, Henry delivers a vibrant, layered story filled with competition, secrets, and unexpected connections.

By Beatrice Morandi