A welcoming feminist and queer space, bringing people together over books by women and marginalised voices.
Amelia and Carly
Our Favourite Places would be nothing without our contributors — a massive thanks to all of them!
Amelia Oates and Carly Harrison are two students at the University of Sheffield. They joined us on a placement in spring 2023.
Together, Amelia and Carly researched and wrote a Bookshop Tour of Sheffield – a guide to the city's community of independent bookshops and booksellers. Available now in print and online.
Latest contributions
Robin’s Nest
A friendly haven for those new to the world of comics and graphic novels, focused on including underrepresented characters and creators.
Sheffield Space Centre
Sheffield Space Centre opened its doors in 1978, around the time Star Wars fever first took over the world. It’s been at the centre of the city’s science fiction universe ever since.
Next Chapter Books
A teeming treasure trove of art, philosophy and history books, alongside experimental music CDs.