Culture Writer Francesca Herring reports on the auction of the belongings of Sylvia Plath and examines her life and work, arguing that her attempts to destigmatise mental health have never been more important.

As Hong Kong's Book Fair draws to an end, Life&Style Editor Julia Lee reflects on Hong Kong's decades-long struggle for democracy, and the importance of the press and publishing houses in calling power to account

Culture Editor Leah Renz reviews Paula Rego's Exhibition at the Tate Britain, praising the paintings for their ability to induce disturbing backstories in the minds of their viewers.

Culture Writer James Simpson selects his favourite poems to read in summer, from the joyous to the slightly melancholy

Culture Writer Frankie Rhodes reviews Miss Julie at the Belgrade Theatre, arguing that its complex themes overwhelm the interactions between characters

Culture Writer Liv Jones reviews Hallie Rubenhold's non-fiction book The Five, arguing that it offers a voice to the victims of Jack the Ripper.

Culture Writer Liv Jones compiles a list of her four favourite romance reads for this summer!

As part of our Queer Biographies series celebrating queer cultural figures, Culture writer James Simpson explores the life of Virginia Woolf, concluding that she left an 'indelible impression on literature'

Culture writer Amie Kealy raves about Sarah J Maas' latest novel as the perfect blend of familiarity and fantasy and divulges how she first fell in love with this author.

As part of Pride Month, Culture writer Leah Renz contributes to our Queer Biographies series by exploring the life and achievements of writer and activist James Baldwin

As children's literacy rates hit an all-time low, Culture writer Saskia Hirst warns that children's books might be becoming a thing of the past, with imagination seeming to be at odds with the influence of the internet

Culture Editor Nadia Sommella reviews the humorous play April in Paris, marking the return of the Belgrade Theatre