The pursuit of literary happiness
One of my favourite parts of living in London is just how many incredible cultural events there are – and also how so many are free! Free, Free, Free! It’s insane how many are free. You thought being cultural was elitist and expensive, you’re just not going to the right events [or you don’t like…
Have you heard of Diane Di Prima, Allen Ginsberg, or Herbert Huncke? Probably. But have you heard of Clive Matson? On Wednesday, October 17th at…
We were lost in Vienna. We should have read the email closer, not just starred for later. We should have prepared for the chance that…
On Saturday, I woke up early. Yes, it was later than I wake up for work during the week – but it was Saturday. What…
shutterstock Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester We’ve all been there, you’re desperate for the loo, and frantically hunting for a toilet, only to find when…
As you all know most likely, although I don’t often state it, and this is perhaps the first time that I have ever written on…
On the 10th of April, The Romanian Cultural Institute held a collective book launch at Gower Street Waterstones as part of its series of events…
“Poetry is like an erect penis that is not disturbing or threatening.” Yep, someone said that at the first ever European Poetry Festival. Was it…
Ohmygoditwasamazing. Thousands of book lovers! So many dreams, and it was finally my industry. For my high school graduation present, I attended Book Expo America….
I’m obsessed with indie presses. Why, you may wonder? I love the individuality of each press and their publishing vision; I appreciate their nurturing relationship with their…