York is preparing to offer temporary accommodation to up to 90 asylum seekers affected by the movement restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  The City of York Council

For most of us, lockdown has meant a bewildering onslaught of free time that seems to stretch on for ages. We don’t know what to do with the newfound space

“Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are a reflection. Books change your mind.” Toni Morrison In a recent interview with Penguin, Bernardine Evaristo, author of

The Coronavirus crisis has – and will continue to have – a huge impact on every area of life, and independent businesses are no exception. Independent bookshops are among those

The University announced yesterday where they will be investing the money not spent on salaries during this academic year’s two waves of industrial action. Previously, we were told that this

“In the dark timesWill there also be singing?Yes, there will also be singing.About the dark times.” Bertolt Brecht, ‘Motto’ Lately, I’ve found myself reading and re-reading post-apocalyptic fiction. This may

As the beginning – or what was supposed to be the beginning – of Summer term approaches, it’s safe to say that we’re not going to be getting exactly the

Fibbers, the popular bar and music venue has announced that they are now closed. However, Fibbers may not be gone forever; they have hinted that they will be relocating. This

I think it’s safe to say that we all know about the climate crisis. But where does the climate come into literature? In recent years, a new literary genre has

Sure, you know where to buy your course books and holiday fiction. There’s Amazon for quick deliveries, Oxfam for second-hand books, and of course Waterstones. But many of us don’t

The leaves are turning brown, the nights are drawing in, and the temperature is dropping. Which can only mean one thing: cosy season is upon us. As the clocks go