Twenty-three floors above the bustling streets of the city centre you can find some breath-taking views of the Manchester skyline. City lights twinkle as far as the eye can see as you play spot the landmark. Toy-sized cars and...
Read MoreIf you were asked what you thought about the state of the Irish novel, would you have an answer? Perhaps not, but this and other questions will be answered at one of the Manchester Literature Festival’s events this month. In an...
Read MoreIn the atmospheric setting of Manchester Cathedral, a large crowd gathers to hear the night’s sermon. From the well-lit centre to the room’s shadowy corners, an audience of all ages sits chatting excitedly, impatient to...
Read MoreOne of the many things we forget as adults is how truly wonderful it is to have a good story read out loud. We loved it as children and we love it still, but our busy lives rarely grant us the occasion for this...
Read MoreIf you’ve read Northern Soul’s interview with Margaret Drabble, you’ll know how much we admire this literary legend. Earlier this month, we were in the audience as she spoke about her latest novel at the Midland...
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