Literature

Mark O’Connell’s guide to surviving the apocalypse
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Mark O’Connell’s guide to surviving the apocalypse

Notes from the end of the world — In his new book, Notes From An Apocalypse, the Irish author investigates our in-built obsession with the end of the world – meeting preppers, bunker entrepreneurs and would-be Mars colonists from around the globe.

Written by: Colin Gannon

Carmen Maria Machado on lockdown, utopias and writing
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Carmen Maria Machado on lockdown, utopias and writing

‘Survival is its own art form’ — The US author reflects on the success of her genre-bending queer gothic memoir, In The Dreamhouse.

Written by: Kate Wyver

Nature and mental health: why our minds need the wild
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Nature and mental health: why our minds need the wild

Invisible magic — In her new book Losing Eden, science writer Lucy Jones explores the intimate link between the human psyche and the natural world.

Written by: Lewis Gordon

Rob Doyle: ‘so much political discourse is performative’
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Rob Doyle: ‘so much political discourse is performative’

At the Threshold — The acclaimed author – lauded as one of the most vital voices in contemporary Irish fiction – talks psychedelics, Twitter, and his undefinable new novel, Threshold.

Written by: James Greig

The countercultural power of American pulp fiction
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The countercultural power of American pulp fiction

Mid-century rebellion — Popular mid-century paperbacks would often tackle radical issues shunned by the high-brow mainstream, disguising them in accessible language and compelling plots.

Written by: Miss Rosen

John Waters: life lessons from the Prince Of Puke
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John Waters: life lessons from the Prince Of Puke

A filthy mind — The renegade filmmaker on embracing weirdness, breaking taboos and taking acid in your seventies.

Written by: Cian Traynor

How Lisa Taddeo uncovered the truth about women and sex
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How Lisa Taddeo uncovered the truth about women and sex

‘Everyone’s pathetic’ — In her groundbreaking new book, Three Women, the author explores the darkest depths of feminine desire – as well as the pain, passion and shame that comes with it.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Juno Dawson: the YA author taking on the fashion industry
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Juno Dawson: the YA author taking on the fashion industry

Meat market — In her latest book, Meat Market, the author and activist shines a light on the darkest corners of the fashion world. She talks to writer Jake Hall about exploitation, white saviours, and the real villain of The Devil Wears Prada.

Written by: Jake Hall

‘TERFs? I don't think they're either radical or feminist’
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‘TERFs? I don't think they're either radical or feminist’

Andrea Lawlor in conversation — The groundbreaking author of Paul Takes The Form of a Mortal Girl talks about writing, activism, and their experiences growing up queer.

Written by: Megan Nolan

What Patti Smith’s Just Kids taught me about priorities
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What Patti Smith’s Just Kids taught me about priorities

The book that made me — Writer Daisy Jones pays tribute to the musician’s 2010 memoir, and the lessons it teaches about knowledge, pleasure and fulfilment.

Written by: Daisy Jones

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