
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This novel was published in 1818 when its author was 20, and it was inspired by her visits to Germany and Switzerland. So far, so typical...

Ho, Ho, Ho: Christmas in Horror Fiction
There's no better moment to remember how Christmas, its precursor Yule and the Celtic Midwinter events in general feature in horror fiction.

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
Sometimes when you read a book you don't know whether to laugh or cry. It is just so with 'Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit'.

Maurice by EM Forster
It's not easy being LGBT even now, and in some parts of the world it is still positively terrifying in terms of your physical safety.

We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib
When my daughter gave me this book as a gift, I was immediately intrigued by the challenges faced by a queer Muslim woman.

Food for Thought: Eating and Drinking in Horror Fiction
Food and drink feature prominently in the stories of two of our best-loved horror writers, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft.

Life Isn't Binary
'Life Isn't Binary' is a work of nonfiction designed to help nonbinary folk adjust to or embrace their identity.

Scoop by Evelyn Waugh
Evelyn Waugh had two missions in life and at both he was incredibly successful. The first was to produce memorable quips and one-liners.