Books
Biography of X review by Catherine Lacey: ‘A stroke of genius’

Biography of X review by Catherine Lacey: ‘A stroke of genius’
The new Big 5 project shoots wildlife ‘with a camera, not a gun’

The new Big 5 project shoots wildlife ‘with a camera, not a gun’
Shy review: Max Porter’s spectacular novel unpacks teen attitudes to masculinity

Shy review: Max Porter’s spectacular novel unpacks teen attitudes to masculinity
Greek Lessons by Han Kang review: A luminous reflection on the difficulties of language

Greek Lessons by Han Kang review: A luminous reflection on the difficulties of language
I couldn’t find a book with a Black British romantic heroine, so I wrote one

I couldn’t find a book with a Black British romantic heroine, so I wrote one
My Dad is gone, but our shared love of books remains

My Dad is gone, but our shared love of books remains
The Long Form by Kate Briggs: Profoundly ambiguous, wonderfully unstructured

The Long Form by Kate Briggs: Profoundly ambiguous, wonderfully unstructured
The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng review: Compelling drama set in the shadow of Empire

The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng review: Compelling drama set in the shadow of Empire
Thirsty Animals review: A dystopian future ‘impeccably depicted’

Thirsty Animals review: A dystopian future ‘impeccably depicted’
Death Watch review: Killer timepieces and the emptiness of consumerism

Death Watch review: Killer timepieces and the emptiness of consumerism
International Transgender Day of Visibility: Top 5 books by trans feminine authors

International Transgender Day of Visibility: Top 5 books by trans feminine authors
How the Twist ignited Cambodia’s musical golden age

How the Twist ignited Cambodia’s musical golden age
Top 5 books about making a new home, chosen by Anne Youngson

Top 5 books about making a new home, chosen by Anne Youngson
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton review: ‘Nothing like you’ll expect’

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton review: ‘Nothing like you’ll expect’
Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead





