Chris McQueer remembers how Amelia Gray’s nightmarish collection made him scared to go to sleep – and inspired him to start writing in the process.
Writer Daisy Jones pays tribute to the musician’s 2010 memoir, and the lessons it teaches about knowledge, pleasure and fulfilment.
Writer Lauren O’Neill reflects on the rhythm and soul of Jack Kerouac’s 1957 novel, and its eventual reclamation as a soft-boi classic.
In a new column, the world’s most exciting writers share the books that had the biggest influence on their life. This week, it’s Luke Turner on Derek Jarman.
In a new column, the world’s most exciting writers share the books that had the biggest influence on their life.