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Nottingham Author Georgina Wilding Lifts the Lid on Her New Book Hag Stone

Thu 14 Jul 2022

Named Nottingham’s first young poet laureate in 2017, Georgina Wilding isn’t new to the poetry scene. But despite being involved in the art for over ten years, she’s only just released her first poetry collection - Hag Stone. Pulling childhood memories through a surrealist lens, the book, which muses on the grittiness and joys of growing up, has been met with great acclaim from authors including Henry Normal and Cathy Grindrod. We chat to Wilding about girlhood, being a working class poet and what her writing process is like…

Big City Book Review: Joya Goffney’s ‘Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry’

Wed 13 Jul 2022

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are giving just that away for their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, beginning with Shakira Hamilton's take on Joya Goffney’s Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry...

Author Rosie Wilby on Queer the Shelves, Her New Book and Being Known as The Queen of Breakups

Mon 11 Jul 2022

Last month saw Queer the Shelves, a two-day celebration of LGBTQ+ books and writers, take place at Waterstones in the city centre. Organised by local editing and publishing company, Global Wordsmiths, and funded by Arts Council England, the event saw over twenty international LGBTQ+ writers taking part in Q&A panels, readings and mingling with readers at an after party held at Nottingham’s oldest – and only – LGBTQ+ pub, the New Foresters. Some writers were well known, others on their first published work, with every genre covered. The keynote speaker was comedian and author Rosie Wilby, known for her stand up, podcast, and now two books on the theme of relationships. We caught up with her just as the busy weekend drew to a close...

5 Fun Things to Check Out This Week: From Newark Book Festival to Repton Filmfest

Mon 04 Jul 2022

With book fairs, film festivals and celebrations for Nottingham's freshest musical talent, there really is something for everyone around here this week...

You Can Get Your Hands on Four Free Books in Nottingham This Month, All Thanks to City of Literature

Sun 03 Jul 2022

Interested in four free books? Well then you’re in luck, because Nottingham’s City of Literature are giving away just that as part of their Big City Reads campaign. And with stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every kind of reader. Set to take place this summer, our Literature Editor catches up with Matt Turpin and Eleanor Flowerday from City of Literature to find out more…

We Hear All About Newark Book Festival, the Event Aiming to Celebrate Nottinghamshire’s Literary Community

Sun 26 Jun 2022

Fancy a crime writing workshop? A heritage walk? Perhaps a story told on a riverboat? Well then you’re in luck, because Newark Book Festival has all that and more. Now in its sixth year, the festival is on a mission to celebrate Nottingham’s literary community and the local area. We catch up with Artistic Director Sara Bullimore to find out what’s in store…

The Loneliest Fear Of All: Graham Caveney Talks His New Book On Agoraphobia

Wed 15 Jun 2022

Still recovering from a Government-ordered lockdown, it’s no surprise that agoraphobia has been on our minds more than ever before, especially with so many of us being nervous to leave the house. But even with the additional press, the phobia is still a widely misrepresented one, not even fully understood by those experiencing it. In the hopes of learning more, our writer Lizzy O’Riordan read Nottingham author Graham Caveney’s new book On Agoraphobia, and chatted with him about feelings of loneliness, the history of the disorder, and how literature’s agoraphobics acted as his ‘salvation’...

Anna Kent Spills All About Her New Book: Frontline Midwife

Fri 10 Jun 2022

While still only in her twenties, Nottingham’s own Anna Kent left her job at the NHS, packed a bag and travelled to Sudan - then an active war zone - to offer her medical expertise to those in need. Now back in the UK and working as a midwife, the 41-year-old has written about her unbelievable experiences in Frontline Midwife: My Story of Survival and Keeping Others Safe, which provides a powerful story of perseverance, activism, and lessons learned…

DiY Collective Veteran Harry Harrison Discusses His New Book, Dreaming in Yellow, and the Importance of Rave Culture

Wed 23 Mar 2022

We chat to Harry Harrison, founding member of DiY Collective and author of new book Dreaming in Yellow: The Story Of The DiY Soundsystem, which takes a look back at rave culture...

How Notts Photographer Lucie Nechanická’s Book I Didn’t Ask For It Is Breaking Stereotypes Around Sexual Harassment

Mon 14 Mar 2022

Tired of the victim blaming narrative around sexual harrasment, photography student Lucie Nechanická created I Didn’t Ask For It - the photobook chronicling sexual harrasment in Nottingham. We chat to the budding photographer about breaking stereotypes, better sex education, and her process behind making the book…

TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett

Mon 14 Feb 2022

With its new Disney+ show The Book of Boba Fett, the Star Wars universe returns to the small screen - and with a popular ol' character to boot. But was this the smartest idea? Probably not...

Exhibition Reviews: The Eye as Witness and Fragments of Sudan at Djanogly Gallery

Thu 10 Feb 2022

As Lakeside Arts presents two chilling new exhibitions, The Eye as Witness and Fragments of Sudan, our understanding of agency, suffering, and war are refigured through photography and virtual reality…

Notts Barrister Christian Weaver Opens Up on the Importance of His New Pocket-Sized Book on Human Rights

Fri 21 Jan 2022

We chat to Carlton’s Christian Weaver, writer of The Law in 60 Seconds: A Pocket Guide to Your Rights, about his route into law, Kill the Bill, and why it’s so important to protect our freedoms…

We Hear All About New Book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Approached by Five Leaves Publications, John Baird set off on a mission to uncover Nottinghamshire’s literary history. We catch up with the author about his new book Follow the Moon and Stars: A Literary Journey Through Nottinghamshire…

Buy: Overheard In Notts Book Volume 3

Thu 18 Nov 2021

Move over Paw Patrol, Push-Poppers and Polly Pocket. It’s time for 2021’s must-have Nottingham stocking filler…

Notts Author and Teaching Assistant Roza Bazrafshan Discusses Her Children's Book Big Squeeze Little Squeeze

Sun 19 Sep 2021

Roza Bazrafshan is combining her biggest passions, writing and teaching, to share an important message. Having recently released a unique children’s book, the teaching assistant discusses what it's like to inspire the next generation of budding writers…

Preview: Middleway Words Book Festival

Sun 05 Sep 2021

Churning out authors like Alan Sillitoe and D.H. Lawrence, the Midlands has a long history with literature. It’s therefore unsurprising (but still exciting) that we have a Midlands book festival to look forward to this September.

Comic Book Artist Rich Perotta Discusses His Time at Marvel and New Project the Incantesi

Thu 26 Aug 2021

Rich Perotta was living out his childhood dreams as an artist for Marvel and DC – but now he’s decided it’s time to go solo. We speak to the Nottingham-based creator about his experiences in the comics industry and how not even cancer could stop him from launching his most personal project yet...

Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset

Sat 12 Jun 2021

Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…

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