William Boyd’s new short story collection showcases his leisurely confidence
In The Dreams of Bethany Bellmoth, perhaps Boyd has earned the right to take his foot off the gas.
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The A-list life of Richard Avedon – one of America’s great post-war photographers
As a portraitist and latterly a chronicler of the American persona, Avedon was a true visual shape-shifter.
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From murderer to minister: the strange story of the redemption of James Nelson
In 1969, Nelson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his own mother. When he was released, he applied…
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Deborah Levy’s memoir The Cost of Living shows freedom for a female writer isn’t easy – but it is possible
“Freedom is never free. Anyone who has struggled to be free knows how much it costs.”
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From ice queens to wild robots: the best new children’s books this Easter
The Beast from the East may have delayed spring, but at least we have great new kids’ stories from north,…
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Should we ban books denying the Holocaust from high street shops?
A campaign to remove hateful works from retailers like Waterstones and Foyles has kicked off a censorship row.
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We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves Karen Joy Fowler Serpent’s Tail, 336pp, £12.99 This is the first time I have…
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Don’t mention the S-word: why Labour has never been a socialist party
A clear-sighted history of Labour’s left explores the challenges a Corbyn administration would face
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