Books | Huck
Huck

Books

Get rich or lie trying: how deceit drives the influencer economy

From dropshipping, to digital sex work, to MLMs and BBLs, Symeon Brown speaks about his new book investigating the murky world of influencing.

  • Books
  • Diyora Shadijanova

What would a world without money look like?

Anitra Nelson discusses her new book envisioning a post-money version of the future and moving to a care economy.

  • Books
  • Eve Upton-Clark

Britain’s ESEA communities are rising up against racism

A new collection of essays gives voice to a demographic which has been newly-galvanised into action following a rise in anti-Asian hate.

  • Books
  • Ian Wang

Sean Thor Conroe: ‘It was a hard book to share’

The 30-year-old novelist discusses his electrifying debut 'Fuccboi,' which offers a deft and cuttingly-funny examination of masculinity under late capitalism.

  • Books
  • Patrick Sproull

Why we need to recognise influencers as workers

Olivia Yallop examines both the pitfalls and the transformative potential of online culture in her new book 'Break the Internet.'

  • Books
  • Serena Smith

How Amazon sabotages union organising in its warehouses

Writer and academic Alessandro Delfanti discusses his new book, which explores how Amazon uses intrusive surveillance technology to disempower its workers.

  • Books
  • Robin Craig

'Free': a memoir about coming of age in communist Albania

Academic and author Lea Ypi talks to writer Diyora Shadijanova about her vital book documenting a pivotal moment in history and coming to terms with family secrets.

  • Culture
  • Diyora Shadijanova

Alison Rumfitt on her darkly-comic tale about transphobia

The author talks to writer James Greig about her debut novel – a sharply-observed satire meets horror about the modern-day trans experience and the insidious creep of fascism.

  • Books
  • James Greig

The hidden exploitation powering artificial intelligence

Writer and researcher Amelia Horgan speaks to Phil Jones about his new book, which considers how microwork – a precarious, murky form of labour carried out by millions in order to make our digital lives possible – is shaping the future of work and what it says about the state of global capitalism.

  • Books
  • Amelia Horgan

What poppers mean in the fight for queer liberation

Author Adam Zmith discusses his new book tracing the history of poppers from its past inhalations on gay club dancefloors and the drug’s role in forging a greater queer future.

  • Books
  • Patrick Sproull

Huck is supported by our readers, subscribers and Club Huck+ members. It is also made possible by sponsorship from:
Black and white O'Neill logo in a bold, stylised font against a black background.
You've read articles this month Thanks for reading

Join Club Huck — it's free!

Valued Huck reader, thank you for engaging with our journalism and taking an interest in our dispatches from the sharp edge of culture, sport, music and rebellion.

We want to offer you the chance to join Club Huck [it's free!] where you will receive exclusive newsletters, including personal takes on the state of pop culture and media from columnist Emma Garland, culture recommendations, interviews and dispatches straight to your inbox.

You'll also get priority access to Huck events, merch discounts, and more fun surprises.

Already part of the club? Enter your email above and we'll get you logged in.