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Anthology: The Moth: This is a True Story
This collection of fifty true stories proves essential summer reading.
The Perception of Young Adult Fiction
In the latest in an ongoing series on Young Adult fiction, Eleanor Pender discusses the public and critical perception of the popular genre.
Arts & Culture, Litro in Edinburgh
Litro in Edinburgh: Blackwell’s Writers at the Fringe
There are literary events all year round in Edinburgh so when festival season arrives, choices shoot through the roof. That being said, it’s important to know what’s ...
Feature Film: From Up On Poppy Hill
The latest from the legendary Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli returns to the theme of nostalgia in Goro Miyazaki’s beautiful and tender story of a girl caught between her past ...
The Business of Young Adult Fiction
What’s the secret of YA fiction’s recent stellar success? Eleanor Pender investigates the fan bases, blogs and DIY authors driving sales.
The Rise of Young Adult Fiction
The young adult fiction market is huge, spawning book series, films, stars and franchises, and more than half its fans are apparently over 18. Eleanor Pender investigates the origins ...
Chantal Akerman’s Films: Love & Relationships in a Modern World
Our environment has more of an impact upon our decisions and daily lives than we may at first realise. Our regular interactions, chance meetings and new acquaintances can either help ...
Warming the Literary Hearts of ‘Auld Reekie’ at The West Port Book Festival
When people hear the word ‘festival’ there are many images that may spring to mind: fields of swaying glowsticks shining brightly à la Glastonbury; beer, saurkraut and wurstl flowing freely ...