Books
Castigating Britain
Could an editor not rescue Jonathan Haslam’s new book from triteness?
Publish — or be damned
There’s no wonder that books are becoming more conformist when freedom of expression is being curtailed
Muzzled in Moscow
Drawing on the author’s experiences, the book’s effect is akin to having a long pub chat with a knowledgeable journo
Murders for the summer holidays
Jeremy Black recommends a menagerie of disturbing animal-themed stories to entertain throughout the summer
Laughing laureate of Western decline
Michel Houellebecq’s prescient, mocking critiques of our debased modern world
In search of the right stuff
Why are there so few conservatively-minded novelists?
Quaffing the cup that cheers
Readers should savour this book, as you might one of the delectable bottles that compose the enticing strophe of the book’s narrative
Tragic hero of Drury Lane
This meticulous account gives Frederick Chatterton a deserved and belated spotlight
Down with corporate feminism!
There’s more to feminism than how many women are on the FTSE100 — Mary Ann Sieghart’s new book does a disservice to working-class women
The wisdom of the old traditions
The Unbroken Thread is an engaging and entertaining read — but it feels like a project that’s only just beginning