Reading
On pretending to have read books
It is an art in itself
How I discovered secondhand books
A home with books is a launching pad for a life well lived, says Daniel Johnson
Part Two: Home education? Help!
The homeschool experts are back, and it’s time for a story…
The diary of Dilyn the dog
You think you’ve got it bad
Oldies made the best holiday companions
A trio of 20th century novels each offer a different desideratum for the discerning lounger
The monster that lurks within us
The enduring popularity of fantasy and horror fiction proves that we still live in the long, dark shadow of the Gothic novel
Detransitioners should sue the NHS
Our National Health Service is mutilating the children placed in their care
The myth of liberal neutrality
The culture war in our universities is sweeping away cherished illusions
The power of flags
Even in a material age, symbols matter
Burying Caesar
The House of Commons must restore its legitimacy
The wrong kind of victim
Today’s victimhood narratives don’t make space for the most vulnerable
Raw and immersive tale of the Civil War
The siege of Basing House encompasses all of England in microcosm
When Great Lives grates
Tales of lives lived well, or disgracefully, are always interesting, but what makes a good obit?
Unhappy pilgrimage
The Church is on the move as Christians are “strategically driven” from their homes