Literary Criticism

Patricia Lockwood's latest poem, 'Sensual Songs for Eight-Year-Olds,' is sparking conversation. Is this award-winning author pushing artistic boundaries or wading into truly bizarre territory? Let's dive in. Patricia Lockwood has a knack for stirring the pot, and her latest poem, 'Sensual Songs for ... Read full article.

Aldous Huxley’s 'Brave New World' isn't just a classic- it's a terrifyingly accurate blueprint for our modern world. From instant gratification to engineered happiness, find out why we're living his dystopia. Alright, stop scrolling for just one hot second, because we NEED to talk about Aldous ... Read full article.

Before podcasts, there was Capote's 'In Cold Blood.' Explore how this chilling masterpiece invented true crime as we know it, blurring lines and sparking endless debates. Is it art or exploitation? You decide. Okay, buckle up, true crime stans! Before your favorite podcast hosts were even a glint in ... Read full article.

Forget your sad TikTok trends- Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' serves up the ultimate aesthetic tragedy. We're talking toxic beauty, corrupted souls, and why this Victorian drama feels *too* real for our scrol Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're not just 'discussing'The Picture ... Read full article.

The 2026 Booker shortlist is finally out, where a male-heavy field of novels turns isolation, masculinity and existential crisis into literature’s latest cultural obsession. Six books made the cut to the shortlist for the coveted Booker Prize this year, and four of them are by men. Then you look at ... Read full article.

Ever wonder why stories about flawed, 'flailing and failing humans' hit differently? It's about authentic connection and seeing ourselves reflected on the page or screen. Let's dive in. In a world often pushing for perfection, it’s a delightful paradox that our deepest connections, both in life and ... Read full article.

A book club debate ignited a firestorm, pitting literary titans against commercial darlings. Is it snobbery, or a valid question about what makes 'good' literature in the age of TikTok? A seemingly innocent question, “Who is the better writer: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie or Colleen Hoover?”, recently ... Read full article.

If Persepolis made you realise that history can feel more personal, funny, strange and painfully human in a graphic novel, these five books might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. The trouble with Persepolis is that it makes the graphic novel look deceptively simple. Marjane Satrapi draws a ... Read full article.

Why queer writers are breaking the rules of romance, horror, memoir and everything in between! There’s a specific kind of delight that comes with opening a queer novel and realising, a few pages in, that you have absolutely no idea where it belongs on the shelf. Is this a romance? A ghost story? A ... Read full article.

Dive into why reimagining classic tales like The Odyssey through a feminist lens isn't just a trend, it's a powerful way to connect with ancient stories in a whole new light. The literary landscape is buzzing, and if you haven’t noticed, the past few years have seen a surge in something truly ... Read full article.