Books
Man and myth
This well-researched book deserves attention for those who wish to peer beyond the carefully cultivated image of Josip Broz Tito
Santa’s unspeakable sack
Why are publishers so sniffy about stocking fillers?
Study in prejudice
Richard Ingrams’ “roughing up” of G. K. Chesterton begs the question: who is creating a smokescreen around whom?
Truly global view of World War II
Richard Overy has done a signal service with this compellingly written, impressively researched book
Robert the Lionheart
Rob Burrow approaches MND like he did Rugby League: with bravery and without fear
Murders for the end of September
Four mysteries, three successes, two surprises and one flop
Advocates who brook no dissent
Narcissistic identity politics perpetuates that other people are dangerous things that require controlling by activists who “get it”
What do we do with the the Irish border?
Professor Katy Hayward tells us what Dublin and Brussels want us to hear
Lessons from life
How the facts of Hannah Arendt’s life read like fiction
The satisfaction of small pleasures
The most anticipated book of the year, a Booker Prize nominee and a posthumous release: John Self on three new, big releases this month