Great stories

Life of Pi by Yann Martel is one of the most analysed, discussed and debated books of recent years, not just because of its plot, but beca...

Given that the web is awash with reviews and comments about Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, it seems almost superfluous for me to weigh ...

We’ve talked on this blog about whether or not as readers we’re influenced by the way an author presents themselves in person. The general c...

You don’t have to be a fan of horror to know that stories about vampires are ripe with metaphors. Lately, and quite inadvertently, I’ve spen...

I have a teeny confession (come on, it’s been months since my last one) … I sometimes peek at pages towards the end of a book. Yes, I know,...

With some books, it’s easy to recognise a theme, comment or purpose to a story. With others, the themes are more subtle and require a greate...

Every now and then, a story comes along that makes you change your habits – or at least your mindset – as a consumer. Before I saw Blood Dia...