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If You Liked This Book, Read This Swim Issue

by Victoria Bromley and Trina Read For those wanting to dive into Swim Press’ catalogue but don’t know which issue to choose, we have matched popular books to each issue based on themes, vibe and aesthetic. Everyone loves a book recommendation, especially if it’s based on a book you already love. So we thought we’d… Continue reading If You Liked This Book, Read This Swim Issue

Penelope Featherington’s Reading List

by Trina Read We put together a list of books with think would be on Lady Whistledown’s reading list. If you’re like me, you’ll be eagerly awaiting, or should I say yearning for, the arrival of part two of Bridgerton season 3 on Netflix this coming week. If you wanted to distract yourself from the… Continue reading Penelope Featherington’s Reading List

The best love triangles in film and literature

by Charlie Fabre If you, like me, recently saw Challengers in cinema and are obsessed with it, then this article is for you. Quite frankly I cannot get enough of Art and Tashi and Patrick, and I may have to treat myself to a trip to the cinema two more times (as Zendaya herself advises!)… Continue reading The best love triangles in film and literature

Book Recommendations on the Theme Desire

by Victoria Bromley and Charlie Fabre Issue 06 submissions are open for one more week so here are some romantic, addictive and mesmerising books to get you inspired. It almost feels impossible to read a book and it not centre around a character’s desire. Every story should start with what the narrator wants and what… Continue reading Book Recommendations on the Theme Desire

My Favourite Irish Authors, Besides Sally Rooney

by Victoria Bromley In recent years, Irish literature has become a steadfast favourite of mine. There is something about the way Irish writers convey original perspectives and nuanced emotion in a politically and socially charged setting that brings out what I love the most in literature. Specifically, I love audiobooks written and read by Irish… Continue reading My Favourite Irish Authors, Besides Sally Rooney

An interview with romance writer Lia Louis

by Trina Read It’s that season; love is in the air, whether romantic or platonic, and what better way to embrace it than to tuck into a romance novel, or perhaps try your own hand at writing romance? We were lucky enough to get the chance to pick at the brain of international bestselling author… Continue reading An interview with romance writer Lia Louis

If you Liked this Oscar Nominated Film, you Should Read this Book!

by Charlie Fabre For better or worse the Oscars are upon us, and the best films of 2023 are about to be celebrated! Despite some controversy, the 10 Best Picture nominees are all excellent, and in the lead up to finding out who will come home victorious, why not do some reading? Here are some… Continue reading If you Liked this Oscar Nominated Film, you Should Read this Book!