Culture Writer Harry Curtis reviews Jack Thurston's latest release in the Lost Lanes cycling series, hailing it as an excellent read for those wishing to become "competent explorers of the beautiful British countryside"

To celebrate AAPI month, Culture Writer Zenna Hussain has compiled a list of her favourite books by Asian-American and Pacific Islander authors, a selection which ranges from Chinese LGBTQ+ fantasy to character-driven dystopian sci-fi

Culture Writer Halima Ahad reports on The Free Book Campaign as well as on the Free Books Fest that took place in London this April

Music Editor Samantha Andrews reviews the graphic novel Heartstopper, applauding its positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships in teenagers

Culture Writer Joi Foote interviews the inspirational ex-anchorman and broadcast journalist Bruce Johnson on his experience of growing up poor, breaking into journalism as a black man in the 70s and finding the time to write his autobiography

Culture Writer Halima Ahad reviews UoB writer Jess Yung's first poetry collection Chingllish, calling it an exploration of the bilingual experience

Culture Writer Joi Foote reviews legendary news reporter Bruce Johnson's book, Surviving Deep Waters

Culture Writer Fisola Kelly reviews The Money Edit by Makala Green and praises it as an encouraging guide to managing personal finances, no matter your stage in your financial journey.

Culture Writer Abi Kinsella reviews Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics by Dr Gareth Carrol, Senior Lecturer in Psycholinguistics at the University, naming it '144 pages of gold dust for the linguistically curious'

Culture Editor Leah Renz reviews Full Out, the personal and inspiring new book by Monica Aldama of Netflix docuseries Cheer fame

Culture Writer Hannah Vernon writes about four of the best villains in young adult novels, naming popular series such as A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Hunger Games

Culture Writer Joi Foote reviews Grief by Michael Cholbi and finds it an insightful inquiry into the philosophy of grief