Literature & literary studies
The Death of King Arthur
Simon Armitage
Format: Paperback
Simon Armitage's sparkling translation of the legendary tale of King Arthur.
She I Dare Not Name
Donna Ward
Format: Paperback
A compelling memoir about the single life and the courage to live alone in a world made for couples and families.
Salt On Your Tongue
Charlotte Runcie
Format: Paperback
A lyrical exploration of the sea, how it inspires art, music and literature and how it connects us, from the Daily Telegraph's poetry critic. As heard on BBC Radio 4.
30-Second Literature
Ella Berthoud
Format: Hard Cover
30-second Literature encapsulates the key genres, forms, movements, styles, and devices of literature from around the world and from the start of civilisation.
Granta 150
Sigrid Rausing
Format: Paperback
Published in book form four times a year, Granta is respected around the world for its mix of outstanding new fiction, poetry, reportage, memoir, photography and art.
Speak Up!
Adora Svitak
Format: Hard Cover
A joyful celebration of the passion, power and enthusiasm of young people speaking up for causes close to their hearts.
The London Review of Books
London Review of Books
Format: Hard Cover
The most literary gift of the year: a gorgeous collection of gems from the London Review of Books' archive, published to celebrate the paper's 40th anniversary.
Australia's Funniest Yarns
Graham Seal
Format: Paperback
Whatever the circumstances, Australians have always found something to laugh about, laugh at or laugh off. Graham Seal has been gathering traditional stories from country towns and the outback for decades, and here he compiles the very funniest stories he has encountered.
Be My Guest
Priya Basil
Format: Hard Cover
A meditation on the meaning and limits of hospitality today, from the shortlisted author of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize.
