reading / literature

Avid readers and book nerds are well-positioned in London. Countless , little everywhere you turn (from Harry Potter to Sherlock Holmes), and the second-largest library in the world, make the capital a bibliophile’s dr...

Literature, history, and beauty absolutely suffuse our city. Everywhere you look you'll find striking architecture, gorgeous , and a bustling life that couldn't fail to inspire even those most plagued with writer's bloc...

Sometimes when you go out, you're after a different sort of night out, that's no less raucous. These nights aren't about thumping music and frenetic energy. They don't feature massive venues full of people jostling each...

Our city has been the muse of artists and writers alike for centuries, inspiring , paintings, films, songs, sculptures, and architecture, all attempting to convey the beauty, depth and history of the capital. The recent...

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Hackney and bordered by , Stamford Hill, and , Clapton is often considered one of London’s ‘cool kids on the block’ – and for good reason. After all, you’ve got everything here...

A wise man once said "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". Well, that same wise man has caused quite a stir this week. A letter that Samuel Johnson wrote to a young girl in the 18th century has been disc...

There's nothing like a nice cup of coffee and a fresh pastry to help you recharge. Whatever the time of year, it's always nice to settle down in a cosy coffee shop for a bit of alone time. Bring a good book, listen to a...

Whether you’re more into Marvel or DC or are wanting to find the next big thing in the comic book world, there’s ample opportunity in London Town to find what you’re looking for. From Batman to Wonder Woman – it's all h...

This Spring the adventures of a certain blue-jacketed bunny won’t just exist in the pages of Beatrix Potter’s books, instead, they’ve become an interactive reality with . Unfolding among the charming bustle of Covent Ga...

London's Tube map sure has gone through a litany of designs and interpretations. There's a , to find the cheapest pint near your stop. There's the that renamed stations after trailblazing women. And, there's the Litera...