books

Stephen King's mixed bag of a Fairy Tale (Stephen King)

Review

Vinicio Ntouvlis

29/03/2023

7 minutes to read

Stephen King's 65th novel is a loving tribute to the stories he grew up with, but does it have a worthwhile new one to offer?

Human Minds and Animal Stories, or How Narratives Shape Attitudes (Malecki, Sorokowski, Pawlowski, Cienski)

Review

Luiza Dubicka

07/12/2020

12 minutes to read

Human Minds and Animal Stories takes a look at how stories can change human attitudes towards other species. A change in attitudes can lead to change in our current practices involving animals. Can an academic publication reach a broader audience?

Inge van de Ven on big books in times of 'Big Data'

Video

The Editors

04/05/2020

In her book, Big Books in Times of Big Data, Dr. Inge van de Ven from Tilburg University explores the ways in which "the digital" has influenced, and will continue to influence, the novel as a genre.

Why you should read "Darkness at noon" (Arthur Koestler)

Review

Nataliia Vdovychenko

12/02/2018

7 minutes to read

Certain kinds of literature cannot be forgotten. Darkness at noon is a must read for everyone who values high quality novels and wants to learn more about the Soviet Union, revolution and history in general.

De verborgen agenda van het omslagontwerp: hoe marketeers je boeken doen kopen

Paper

Maud Schoonen

22/03/2017

17 minutes to read

De eerste indruk die je krijgt van een boek is vaak gebaseerd op het omslag. Maar wat zegt een boekomslag over het boek en de intenties van de auteur?

Literature as survival kit

Column

Odile Heynders

27/01/2017

3 minutes to read

After learning that none of Obama’s readings during his eight years in office was Europe-focussed, Odile Heynders, in her first column on Literature and society for Diggit Magazine, suggests a supplement reading list to the former president.