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When life means life
(6 minute read) Francesco Ciampa tells a story of rebirth from behind bars in one of Italy's toughest prisons.
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Love, loss and … literature
(6 minute read) From Africa to England - Sean Organ reveals the backstory of the great author J. R. R. Tolkien and considers how much influence it might have had on his writing.
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We need to read
(4 minute read) Just read! In a world dominated by the internet, Hajra Rehman urges us not to forget the life-giving power of literature.
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A taste of that French joie de vivre
(5 minute read) Jaqueline Silverio recommends three books which will help you discover something of the Gallic spirit of freedom and adventure.
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Christmas travels … from cover to cover
(4 minute read) The loss of freedom to travel has brought frustration and anxiety to many. Leonard Franchi suggests ‘travelling’ with the imagination until the restrictions are eased.













