Following on from my last post, I wanted to share some of my favourite novels from Africa and the Caribbean. Spanning eighty countries and many more cultures, these two continents are bursting with history — much of it forcibly interwoven with that of Britain and America due to the past of imperialism. So much remarkable … More African and Caribbean Literature
As Black History Month has come to an end, I wanted to share some of my favourite fiction and non-fiction which engages with Black history and culture to encourage us all to keep reading and learning. Many fantastic recommendations focus on the generic umbrella of non-fiction as these texts can be considered traditionally more educational. … More Literature Beyond Black History Month
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Artistic representation of women continues to be a battlefield, with debate exploding around how best to convey systematic female repression and subsequent resistance in the twenty-first century. In a recent essay on the deficiency of millennial art, Rebecca Lieu critiques the premature celebration of the ‘unlikable’ female figure in popular culture and media as a … More The Politics of Unlikability in Rachel Kushnar’s The Mars Room
At the heart of Brighton’s North Laine sits Resident Records, popular among those in the musical know. On Sunday night, a very select group of Wolf Alice fans witnessed the store’s transformation into an unassuming venue for a special acoustic performance from the London based four-piece band. In this spectacularly intimate setting, an audience of … More Wolf Alice acoustic set and album signing stuns in Resident Records
I must begin with a confession: I’ve never seen The Jungle Book. Shocking, I know, but there it is. Nevertheless, had I watched the film that is so clearly a rite of passage for any 5 year growing up in noughties England, then I am sure that these two national parks would have evoked the … More Yala and Uda Walawe National Parks
29th July… We have officially made it, touchdowned in Sri Lanka! I have dreamt about this surreal teardrop island for as long as I’ve wanted to travel, so actually being here is fantastical. Two days in, and I am completely awe struck by the beauty of the island and the kindness of the people. Everywhere … More Turbulent travel in Sri Lanka
Croatia: a country synonymous with azure blue skies and crystal clear waters to match. It was a destination that I had longed to visit since gawking at friends instagram posts last summer, so I finally got around to booking my own trip in June of this year. After deliberation on where to visit, myself and … More Croatia
Barcelona is, without a doubt, one of my favourite cities. How can you be anything but happy wandering through cobbled gothic alleys that cocoon around you, before bursting out onto grand streets lined with elegant shops and cafes. It’s a mystery how such a vibrant city can be so peaceful and relaxed. The only care … More One Day in Barcelona
Frances Tidey 