Things you need to know about John Whittingdale, Britain’s new Secretary of State for Culture
Friday was a dark day for Britain. Yesterday, David Cameron revealed the extent of his bad new government by naming his new cabinet. John Whittingdale replaced Sajid Javid (who never… Read more »
Hilary Mantel vs Margaret Thatcher
In the past few years Hilary Mantel has become a literary superstar, winning a second Booker for her Thomas Cromwell series and being made a Dame in 2014 for her… Read more »
Nook Snaps vs. Kindle Singles: what’s the difference?
These days, literature’s sounding ever more like cookies: Barnes & Noble announced this week that it will be devoting renewed attention to its Nook Snaps program. Nook Snaps, like Kindle Singles, are… Read more »
5 writers on Margaret Thatcher (and 5 songs she inspired)
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first and only female Prime Minister, died yesterday at the age of 87. Over the course of her 11 year reign, Thatcher sold every government asset that… Read more »
Derek Raymond reads from “He Died With His Eyes Open”
Thou’rt slave to Fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell, And poppy, or charms can make us sleep as well, And better… Read more »