Books
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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.'
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: Patrick Sproull
How a four-day week could transform society
Demanding change — In a new book, authors Will Stronge and Kyle Lewis make the compelling case for reducing the working week. They tell us how this vital demand could advance multiple social causes.
Written by: Ella Glover
How unions could transform work under capitalism
Make bosses pay — Author Eve Livingston discusses her new book, which makes the case for seizing on the collective power of unions to revolutionise the workplace.
Written by: Katie Goh