Culture Editor Ilina Jha interviews Birmingham born-and-bred author Marie Tierney, discussing the inspiration and process of writing her debut crime novel

Digital Editor Halima Ahad discusses self-help author Vex King and his inspirational take on self-image, self-love and self-esteem

Culture Editor Ilina Jha reviews Ela Lee's debut novel Jaded, praising the novel's page-turning plot and deft handling of difficult themes

Culture Writer Megan Hughes reviews Deadly Animals, praising the rich imagery and complex characters in Marie Tierney's debut novel

Culture Writer Heidi Downing reviews the poetry pamphlet Makeover, praising the book's aesthetic visual design as well as its powerful writing

Digital Editor Halima Ahad reviews Nabeela Saghir's debut poetry pamphlet 'Let me make you something to eat' finding it to be a homely representation of motherhood

Culture Editor Ilina Jha reviews the short story collection About Us, praising the storytelling ability of Indonesian author Reda Gaudiamo

Culture Writers discuss black authors whose writing has impacted them

Gaming Editor Louis Wright reviews Skybound's new run of the Transformers comics so far especially appreciating its character building

Culture Writer Megan Hughes reviews the graphic novel Sophie's World Vol II, praising the use of the genre to chart the complex history of philosophy

Culture Writer Lucy Read reviews Machines Like Me: And People Like You by Ian McEwan, finding it to be a fascinating exploration of artificial consciousness

Culture Writer Hannah Dalgliesh delves into the work of contemporary American author Elizabeth Strout