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    What Makes a Celebrity Memoir Irrelevant?

    Due to Prince Harry’s book 'Spare', more celebrity-penned books such as self-help books are being published and critiqued online. Emma Robinson shares what she thinks makes celebrity memoirs irrelevant....
  • British Libraries Under Threat – The Fight for Funding

    Emma Robinson reports on how many libraries around the UK are under threat as local councils fight for funding....
  • Why The Second Book Sucks

    Sequel. It has become a dreaded word in the literary world. So often, a sequel fails to live up to the brilliance of its predecessor. Amy Child asks why does ‘Second Book Syndrome’ affect so many stories, even those by talented writers?...
  • On Zabou: The Street Artist

    Fatima Bobboyi I have taken more long, tiring walks and tram rides to Beeston to stand opposite the Zabou mural and stare than I can count. Fatima Bobboyi tells us more about her interest in Zabou. As I always wanted to have a good look at the whole thing...
  • ‘Flirtation’: February Creative Showcase

    Fatima Bobboyi This months Creative Showcase toys with the idea of ‘Flirtation’ and even though the pieces below may not fit the usual notion of ‘Flirtation’, especially in February, I think their simplicity and depth makes it gripping and alluring enough to fall under this category. Fatima Bobboyi shares...
  • On UrineTown: A Quick Chat With Musicality

    Fatima has a quick but exciting chat with the producer and some cast members of UrineTown, Musicality Nottingham’s latest upcoming production, which is scheduled for the 17th to 19th of February. In the interview, they talk about what Musicality Nottingham is about, the sensational shows they have planned for...
  • On Poets Against Racism With Manjit Sahota

    Fatima Bobboyi Manjit Sahota is a poet and the co-founder of Poets Against Racism. In this interview, Fatima talks to Manjit about the inspiration and mission of Poets Against Racism, his recent climate change performance and some of his work. My interview with Mr Sahota didn’t quite go as...