Columnist · Culture and books columnist

Margaret Ellison

A former literature teacher who writes about books, libraries and the changing habits of readers.

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Latest column · 15.10.2026

The library is the last free living room in town

15.10.2026 · 18:28 · 3 min read

One of the few places where we can sit for hours without buying anything, the public library now holds far more than books.

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Culture · 14.10.2026 11:27

In an age of speed and summaries, losing yourself unhurriedly in a book has become a rarer and more precious experience.