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

What does it take for an author to become idolised way beyond their literary merit?

There’s much that can go wrong when the drama of a book is transferred to the stage

Why is the publishing industry so obsessed with debuts?

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

In discussion with novelist Amanda Craig about her latest book

Elena Ferrante’s essay collection is an exploration of the delights and constraints of form

The best, and the not-so-great, new fiction to read this month

Jack Kerouac’s reputation should rest on his whole oeuvre — not just his most famous novel

A debut story of family mystery and intrigue — set between London, Oxford, and Karachi