At one level, Suleika Dawson's book is a love story and a poignant one. At another, it is about David Cornwell the human being, and occasionally about his nom de …
Books
Singer, Actor, Composer and Eccentric – the Many Lives of Kishore Kumar
A detailed biography of the singer which is strong on anecdotes but falls short on context.
Sci-fi Books for Young Readers Often Omit Children of Color From the Future
Science fiction books can inspire more children to become scientists if authors and illustrators do a better job of depicting characters from diverse backgrounds.
Book Review: Zoe Gilbert’s ‘Mischief Acts’ and Reclaiming the Myths of the Natural World
Our tales of the natural world are disappearing and we shouldn’t let them.
‘Gaslighting’ Is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year 2022
Interest in psychological manipulation has never been so high, according to online dictionary searches. 'Gaslighting' beat out other words such as 'oligarch', 'cancel culture', and 'Omicron'.
Annie Ernaux’s ‘Getting Lost’ Is an Antidote to the Boring Moralism of Contemporary Writing
Annie Ernaux’s recently translated book, 'Getting Lost', chronicles her passionate love affair with a married man. What makes Ernaux’s reflections so refreshing is her rejection of the idea that literature’s …
Joan Didion’s Image Takes Us Back to an Era When Writing was Still Glamorous
The upcoming auction of Joan Didion’s belongings, from oversized sunglasses to iconic furniture only adds to our romanticised vision of the author’s persona.