The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind

It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]

The Patrick Melrose Novels: Bad News

It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]

The Patrick Melrose Novels: Some Hope

It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]

The Patrick Melrose Novels: Mother’s Milk

It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]

The Patrick Melrose Novels: At Last

It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]

„HOW TO STOP TIME“ by Matt Haig

‘I am old. That is the first thing to tell you. The thing you are least likely to believe. If you saw me you would probably think I was about forty, but you would be very wrong.’ Teaching history at a London comprehensive Tom Hazard has settled for an ordinary urban life. Or so it […]

Doctor Strange # 1

    STORY  Jason Aaron ART Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, Al Vey, and Mark Irwin COLORS Chris Bachalo LETTERS  Cory Petit COVER  Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, Juan Doe                  

The Simpsons Does Hamlet

Want a slightly warped but surprisingly thorough summation of Hamlet in 5 minutes? Well “The Simpsons” has got you covered. Warning: This post will contain many a Hamlet plot spoiler. If you are avoiding knowing what happens, including many significant moments, this is not for you. If you are familiar with The Simpsons you will […]

The London According to Benedict Map

So, we know that many of you are coming to London for Hamlet this summer. London is my favorite city and I am sure you guys will be blown away by what it has to offer. Our staff writer a_shibs and I have decided, that we want to make your trip planning a bit easier […]

Hamlet (2009) with David Tennant and Patrick Stewart

I am still trying to get my head around Hamlet. And this DVD has helped A LOT. This is a filmed version of David Tennant’s Hamlet featuring Patrick Stewart and it is glorious! You can buy it here on Amazon UK or here on Amazon US. I think many of us are very fond of […]