A novel in which the typesetting is part of the plot is a challenge for publisher and printer alike. We look at how three editions of “House of Leaves” rose to it: the British one from Doubleday and two Polish ones, from MAG and Znak.
Three editions of “House of Leaves” – Book Anatomy Read More »
The US edition, the first Polish hardcover, the Polish special edition. The same novel by Rebecca Yarros, and three different answers to the question of what a physical book should be in the age of BookTok.
Fourth Wing: three editions, one book, three promises Read More »
Looking for something to read this summer? We have suggestions from very different worlds: Jung’s autobiography, King’s cult classic and Peter Watts’s hard SF. Each will fill a free evening in its own way.
Summer books 2026: three reads to pack for the holidays Read More »
The Pulitzer Prizes have been announced. We look at who took the honours in the literary categories, why the award still sets the standard, and which of the winning titles readers can already find in bookshops.
The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes: who are this year’s winners? Read More »
Emily Dickinson wrote for a drawer, yet she revolutionised poetry. Her dashes, capitals and “imperfect” rhymes turned out to be a foretaste of modernism. Who was the poet who broke every unwritten rule?
The Dash as Emily Dickinson’s Weapon Against Poetry Read More »
Kamel Daoud, winner of the prestigious Prix Goncourt, has been sentenced to three years in prison by an Algerian court for his novel “Houris”. A book that sparked debate on creative freedom.
Kamel Daoud sentenced for his book “Houris” Read More »
May evenings are made for reading. Here are three titles that will move you in very different ways — from the buried trauma of Algeria’s civil war, through a labyrinth of horror, to the twilight of aristocracy in Transylvania.
What to Read in May? Three Books That Won’t Leave You Alone Read More »
Ever wondered where our modern sensitivity and self-reflection come from? Harold Bloom claimed that modern human consciousness was invented by… William Shakespeare. Let’s see how much truth there is.
Did Shakespeare Write the Modern Human Mind? Read More »
Looking for April reading inspiration? Discover three standout books that will pull you in completely — from Stephen King’s dark fantasy to Georgi Gospodinov’s award-winning literary fiction.
What to Read in April? A Three-Part Reading Journey Read More »
Stephen King is returning to the Territories. “Other Worlds Than These” is the finale of the cult trilogy about Jack Sawyer — and a closing chapter for the “Dark Tower” universe. Here’s what we know so far.
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