Books

Serious Money tracks the excesses and indulgences of those with wealth to burn

A thrilling story of machismo, mutiny and madness in the Pacific

The choices show a lack of levity, imagination and courage

What happened to robust — and, yes, rude — literary criticism?

Stephen May’s new novel is a triumph of historical fiction

In discussion with novelist Amanda Craig about her latest book

Iain Sinclair on the trail of his Victorian ancestor

Influencer is just another name for snake-oil salesman

Howard Jacobson stands his life on its head