On Tuesday 4th October, we’ll discuss this change of seasons in literature, sharing notes on autumnal imagery in works we’ve enjoyed (or disliked!).
8 September 2022 by Dorothy Butchard
Romance Reading Group: Posthumanism & Paranormal Romance Affinities
Our next Romance Reading Group online session is based on Paranormal Romances. This will be on Monday 16th May at 6pm GMT via Zoom, so save the date in your calendars! RSVP via: https://romancegroup.wixsite.com/home/event-details/posthumanism-paranormal-romance-affinities The next genre on the list for the Romance Reading Group is Paranormal: a legit genre or merely a publisher’s category? If you have an opinion (or you … Continue reading “Romance Reading Group: Posthumanism & Paranormal Romance Affinities”
6 May 2022 by romancereadinggroup
Page Breaks: May the 4th be with you (Star Wars edition – Wed 4th May)
On Wednesday 4th May, we’ll think about the influence of galactic blockbuster Star Wars.
20 April 2022 by Dorothy Butchard
Page Breaks: back in May 2022
Due to a combination of industrial action, illness, and the Easter break, Page Breaks is on hiatus until early May. We’ll be back at the regular time from 4th May, and in the meantime do send suggestions for future texts to Dorothy Butchard (d.butchard@bham.ac.uk)
30 March 2022 by Dorothy Butchard
Romance Reading Group: Regency Romances (Bridgerton Special)
Our next Romance Reading Group online session is based on Regency Romances. This will be on Monday 4th April at 6pm GMT via Zoom, so save the date in your calendars! RSVP via: https://romancegroup.wixsite.com/home/event-details/regency-romances-bridgerton-special This month, the Romance Reading Group will be focusing on all things regency! In light of Season 2 release on 25th March, our reading group will be discussing … Continue reading “Romance Reading Group: Regency Romances (Bridgerton Special)”
24 March 2022 by romancereadinggroup
Page Breaks: Poetry and Conflict (Wed 9 March)
This week, we’ll reflect on the appeal of poetry in times of conflict, thinking about how and why people have turned to verse in the context of warfare.
7 March 2022 by Dorothy Butchard
Romance Reading Group: Time-Travel Romances
Our next Romance Reading Group online session is based on Time Travel Romances. Our next 21/22 session will be this Monday 28th February at 6pm GMT via Zoom, so save the date in your calendars! RSVP via: https://romancegroup.wixsite.com/home/event-details/time-travel-romances This month, the Romance Reading Group will be focusing on all things time travel romance (from novels to films). This academic year, the … Continue reading “Romance Reading Group: Time-Travel Romances”
25 February 2022 by romancereadinggroup
Page Breaks: How A Book is Made (Wed 23 Feb)
This week, we’ll think about the material qualities of literary production, responding to a photo essay detailing the steps of producing a print book.
13 February 2022 by Dorothy Butchard
Page Breaks: How Leisure Time Became Work – Wed 9th Feb
Our reading for this week reflects on the increasingly complex relationship between leisure and work.
7 February 2022 by Dorothy Butchard
Research Day: Friday 25th February
Our next monthly Research Day is on Friday 25th February. This is an opportunity to work on your own research, while knowing that others are working at the same time. We’ll have periodic zoom calls to set and reflect on goals, and an afternoon session to share new ideas and any aspect of your research.
1 February 2022 by Dorothy Butchard