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Meet Stephen L. Holland, Owner of Nottingham's Page 45 Comic Book Shop

Sun 16 Apr 2023

Meet Stephen L. Holland, the owner of Page 45 who’s changing perceptions about what comics can be…

We Look Back at the Mushroom, Nottingham’s Groundbreaking Anti-War Bookstore

Wed 12 Apr 2023

Cast your mind back to the early 1970s and you might remember the opening of a certain radical bookshop just outside of Nottingham city centre. Named Mushroom, in reference to the Jefferson Airplane song White Rabbit, it was a staple to the city’s anarchists up until its closure in 2000. But what made it so significant? And why do so many people still have fond memories to this day? We catch up with co-founder Chris Cook Cann, alongside former worker Ross Bradshaw, to learn more about the Mushroom’s history, including the times they were raided by a group of fifty fascists and had stock confiscated by the police…

Book Review: Pleasures in the Pathless Woods

Tue 11 Apr 2023

Inspired by the natural world and the change of seasons, Bob Williams reviews Richard C Bower's new collection Pleasures In The Pathless Woods...

Gig Review: Black Honey at Rescue Rooms

Wed 05 Apr 2023

Iulia Teodora Matei went down to Rescue Rooms to see indie rockers Black Honey put on a show...

We Give Our Verdict on Some of Notts’ Most Popular Pub Quizzes

Wed 29 Mar 2023

Rose Mason, in her quest to become Nottingham's leading Pub Quiz Correspondent, took a trip out to some of our favourite watering holes to see what was on offer...

Jonathon Doering Reflects on Upcoming Book, Enlarging The Tent

Wed 22 Mar 2023

Ahead of his new book Enlarging the Tent, Jonathon Doering reflects on George Floyd and the importance of activism

Lonely Cinema Club are Hosting a Short Film Event This Month

Wed 15 Mar 2023

Striving to build connections between strangers, the Lonely Cinema Club have launched a short film night. We speak to co-owner Euan to find out more about the event on March 29…

Jasbinder Bilan Talks New Book Xanthe & the Ruby Crown

Sun 12 Mar 2023

Tackling important topics including dementia and the state-mandated removal of Indian minorities from Uganda - which saw thousands of refugees flee to the UK in the 1970s - Xanthe & the Ruby Crown is a fascinating and fantastical new novel set in our very own city. We chat to Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan all about it…

We Chat With Emily Campbell, the Nottingham Weightlifter Making Sports History

Fri 10 Mar 2023

Emily Campbell made sporting history in Tokyo when she won the first ever British Olympic medal for female weightlifting. The Bulwell native chats to us about her journey to silverware, the messages she uses her platform to promote, and her expectations for Paris 2024…

Books to Read This International Women's Day

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Fiction and non-fiction alike, we've rounded up a few options for you to dive into this International Women's Day...

We Chat With Journalist Gary Younge Before His Visit to Nottingham's Squire Performing Arts Centre

Fri 03 Mar 2023

Journalist, author, sociology lecturer and former Editor-at-Large at The Guardian, Gary Younge is heading to our city in March to discuss his sixth book. Ahead of his visit, we sit down with him to delve deeper into his fascinating career…

Gig Review: Black Veil Brides at Rock City

Sat 25 Feb 2023

It's been years since they have stepped foot in Nottingham, but last week, Black Veil Brides returned to the stage at Rock City...

7 Book to Screen Adaptations Actually Worth Watching

Fri 17 Feb 2023

Screen adaptations are a dicey subject to say the least. Some people love them, others think they're close to blasphemy. Braving the controversy, our Literature Team got together to pick their absolute favourite book to screen adaptations...

Out of Time: Nottingham's Cinematic History

Thu 16 Feb 2023

We might be miles away from Pinewood Studios and the red carpet shenanigans of Leicester Square, but Nottingham has a rich cinematic history of its own. Often shining a light on sections of society that big-budget titles ignore, we take a look at how our city has changed cinema over the past century and a bit…

Championing the Bisexual Community, Vaneet Mehta's New Book is Out Now

Thu 09 Feb 2023

Thanks to the ‘double closet’, bisexual people are much less likely to come out than gay and lesbian people in the LGBTQIA+ community. They’re also at a higher risk of anxiety and depression in comparison to the larger population. That’s why bisexual activist Vaneet Mehta decided it was important to write his brand new book Bisexual Men Exist, the piece of nonfiction that aims to bring solidarity to the multisexual community. We catch up with him about the new book, alongside bisexual representation on screen…

Book Review: Strong Female Character by Hanna Flint

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Coinciding with the book's launch in the United States, we take a look at this book from University of Nottingham graduate Hanna Flint...

In Photos: The Black Charade and Fell Out Boy at Rock City Beta

Mon 23 Jan 2023

It was tribute central downstairs in Rock City - with My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy tunes taking over the venue...

Christopher Towers Talks Poetry Book Hinterlands, the Collection Musing on Non-League Football

Wed 04 Jan 2023

Whether Kane’s calamity, Messi’s magic or the many questions around Qatar, it’s been even harder than usual to avoid football this winter. However, for some—including many around Nottinghamshire—following their regional non-league team means much more than the glitz, glamour and greed that the World Cup has come to represent. I met up with Nottingham poet Christopher Towers to chat about his latest poetry collection Hinterlands, which is dedicated to the more local side of the global game.

We Learn More About Bromley House Library's Adopt a Book Programme

Wed 14 Dec 2022

Holding over 47,000 books, Bromley House Library, formerly known as the Nottingham Subscription Library, is one of the city's most precious historical institutions. This Christmas, we find out how we can help restore their older titles, some of which are over 200 years old, by taking part in the Adopt a Book scheme…

These Are the Books That Changed Our Lives

Thu 08 Dec 2022

Whether it’s the book that first got you into reading, or one that resonated at the perfect time, we all have those books that changed our lives. That altered us as people and readers. The LeftLion Literature team share theirs…

Comedian and NHS Anaesthetist Ed Patrick Chats New Book Catch Your Breath

Tue 06 Dec 2022

Part-time comedian and full-time NHS anaesthetist, Ed Patrick has taken to writing about the wacky world of medicine in his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. Ahead of Patrick’s visit to Five Leaves this December, our writer Lewis Keech catches up with the new author to chat his medical memoir, podcast and humour that can be found in the darkest moments…

Buy: Overheard In Notts Book Volume 4

Fri 25 Nov 2022

Christmas 2022 wouldn't be complete without another book full of all the stupid things people in Nottingham have said...

Four of the Best Fantasy Books to Read This Autumn

Sat 12 Nov 2022

Cosy books for the cosy months. We picked out our top four favourite fantasy novels.

November's Music Reviews: Catmilk, skaiwater and More

Wed 09 Nov 2022

We take a look at some of our city's finest music releases...

Book Review: Reds and Rams by David Marples

Sat 05 Nov 2022

Anyone who’s been to the City Ground when Derby County come to town will know the two clubs either side of the A52 aren’t too fond of each other. In fact, it’s a rivalry almost as old as the sport itself, and one that David Marples’ new book, Reds and Rams, chronicles in layered, sophisticated detail. We give our thoughts on this refreshingly mature release…

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