Books
Nero was emperor of Rome at just 16. Which of us would have done better?

Nero was emperor of Rome at just 16. Which of us would have done better?
MP Liam Fox on the 21st century battle for water and why we must be careful about strawberries

MP Liam Fox on the 21st century battle for water and why we must be careful about strawberries
Question 7 by Richard Flanagan review – this literary quest is a transformative experience

Question 7 by Richard Flanagan review – this literary quest is a transformative experience
Historian Darrin M McMahon on why we need to rethink equality for the modern age

Historian Darrin M McMahon on why we need to rethink equality for the modern age
Prospect Cottage: See inside artist Derek Jarman’s seaside home for the first time

Prospect Cottage: See inside artist Derek Jarman’s seaside home for the first time
Top 5 books about the Troubles, chosen by bestselling author Henry Hemming 

Top 5 books about the Troubles, chosen by bestselling author Henry Hemming
Cocktails with George and Martha by Philip Gefter review – art imitating life in a war of egos 

Cocktails with George and Martha by Philip Gefter review – art imitating life in a war of egos
Top 5 inventive, speculative fiction books – chosen by poet and playwright Joelle Taylor

Top 5 inventive, speculative fiction books – chosen by poet and playwright Joelle Taylor
Where have all the rural voices gone from English fiction?

Where have all the rural voices gone from English fiction?
Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel review – a depth of feeling like a punch to the guts

Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel review – a depth of feeling like a punch to the guts
Clear by Carys Davies review – a wonderful, poetic reminder that no man is an island

Clear by Carys Davies review – a wonderful, poetic reminder that no man is an island
Why walking is such a great way to see, sense and stake a claim in the world

Why walking is such a great way to see, sense and stake a claim in the world
The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic

The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic
Top 5 books inspired by folklore, chosen by Scottish novelist LA MacRae

Top 5 books inspired by folklore, chosen by Scottish novelist LA MacRae
Pulp’s This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight

Pulp’s This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight
Did you know the Irish language has at least 20 words for ‘hole’?

Did you know the Irish language has at least 20 words for ‘hole’?
Family Politics by John O’Farrell review – a plea to engage with those whose views we abhor

Family Politics by John O’Farrell review – a plea to engage with those whose views we abhor
The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature

The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature
Top 5 books on understanding the real China, chosen by Wish Lanterns author Alec Ash

Top 5 books on understanding the real China, chosen by Wish Lanterns author Alec Ash
‘Small is beautiful’: How independent bookshops plan to survive – and thrive – in ‘volatile’ times
