Hannah Atkins
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Hannah is a twenty-something born and bred Capetonian who adores reading and reviewing books, and encouraging critical discussion on all things pop culture. Currently a politics graduate student, she spent two years working in digital marketing before deciding she missed the student life. Loves QI, travel, dark chocolate, fantasy & YA books, pilates and sarcasm.

Harry Potter and the Curse of Cultural Appropriation

I have to admit that I wasn’t that enthused by the news of The Cursed Child or the Fantastic Beasts movie-or the news that there’s going to be two more installments in the latter franchise. I know, I know, call me…

Trailer: First look at book adaptation ‘A Monster Calls’

The novel A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness shattered me – but in a good way. I was left emotionally drained by the end, in awe of the author’s ability to portray such depth in so few words. I was curious…

From the Record Crate: Lily Allen – “Alright, Still” (2006)

It’s been ten years since the release of Alright Still, Lily Allen’s debut album, which burst onto the scene with an irreverent cheer, cheeky riffs and even cheekier lyrics. Featuring soft melodic pop with ska and reggae influences, the album…

Male Friendship in Boston Legal

Welcome to our newest bi-weekly column, Prime Time, where different writers pick some of their favorite past shows and talk about what made them standout from the crowd. To read past installments, go here.  The enduring friendship of Denny Crane…

Book Review: ‘And I Darken’ by Kiersten White

Let her be strong. Let her be sly. She looked over at the princess, fifteen, lovely and delicate as the first spring blossoms. Wilted and broken on the bed. And let her be ugly. Fierce and dark, as the title…

New Trailer: The Girl With All The Gifts

Warner Bros. recently released the trailer for The Girl With All The Gifts, an adaption of the 2014 novel by M.R. Carey. (I must have been living under a rock, because I didn’t even know that the book was being…

LGBQT YA Titles to Look out for in 2016

In honor of Pride month, we’ve rounded up our selection of must-read LGBQT titles to look out for this year. Some have already been released, some are still to come – and if you have any more recommendations for us,…