Campendium: Lent Term 2021
Freedom of speech, an unseen archive, and the happy ending effect.
'Certain things are just indelible'
Lecturer in Caribbean and Atlantic History, Dr Johnhenry Gonzalez reveals the reads which have had the greatest influence on his life.
Issue 89, Shelfie
A Jane Austen Guide to the 21st Century
In 2019, Austen's writing is even more popular than it was in 1819. But beyond the carriages and costumes, she has far more to say about our digital lives than you might imagine
'Books remind us that unexpected things can make a huge difference'
Psychologist and Fellow Emerita of Newnham, Dr Terri Apter reveals the reads which have had the greatest influence on her life.
'Anyone who thinks that books don't matter is only half-alive'
Professor Geoff Ward, Principal of Homerton and Acting Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, reveals the reads which have had the greatest influence on his life
'Hearing Caliban's words in the 2012 Olympics was breathtaking'
Dr Jessica Gardner, the University Librarian, reveals the reads which have had the greatest influence on her life
I Know What You Read Last Summer
New books, old books and little-known books: CAM presents the definitive summer reading list
'I ploughed through a lot of Dostoyevsky in the hot strip mill'
Dr Spike Bucklow, Reader in Material Culture at the Hamilton Kerr Institute, reveals the reads which have had the greatest influence on his life