Somerset Maugham Award
Catnip for culture lovers
Contrasting works from a veteran master of invention and two newer faces who blur fact and fiction
Being economical with the truth
The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism (& How It Came to Control Your Life). By George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison
Cynical in Venezuela
The corruption and incompetence of its political system seeps into the soul
Did we get Brexit done?
Brexit is unfinished, yes, but the potential is enormous
The eternal lockdown of the soul
Lockdown-lifers have become a key tool of the state
Civilisation versus barbarism in Kensington and Chelsea
A new book reminds us of the irreplaceable value of our architectural heritage
The scarlet letter
A touchy-feely Labour government must embrace the ugly reality of business
Crossroads of history
Cyprus is an island of contradictions, and the more we learn about it, the more paradoxical it becomes
Postmodern fantasy
Modern fantasy authors often try to subvert traditional religion, with bleak and unoriginal results
Nature neglected
In this election green policy only get airtime when it can be linked to jobs