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Playground by Richard Powers review – a crafty and deep examination of the state we’re in
Playground by Richard Powers review – a crafty and deep examination of the state we’re in
Threats to our oceans, climate change and AI underpin another sublime and exploratory novel from Powers
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – a moving testament to the power of music
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – a moving testament to the power of music
Top 5 books about poison, chosen by author and biologist Noah Whiteman
Top 5 books about poison, chosen by author and biologist Noah Whiteman
Top Stories
From ancient civilisations to industrial revolutions: How horses shaped the world we live in today
From ancient civilisations to industrial revolutions: How horses shaped the world we live in today
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd review – edge-of-your-seat Cold War escapism
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd review – edge-of-your-seat Cold War escapism
Reviews
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – a moving testament to the power of music
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – a moving testament to the power of music
Playground by Richard Powers review – a crafty and deep examination of the state we’re in
Playground by Richard Powers review – a crafty and deep examination of the state we’re in
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd review – edge-of-your-seat Cold War escapism
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd review – edge-of-your-seat Cold War escapism
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout review – small-town secrets
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout review – small-town secrets
Top 5 books
Top 5 books about poison, chosen by author and biologist Noah Whiteman
Top 5 books about poison, chosen by author and biologist Noah Whiteman
Top 5 books to read for the American election, chosen by prize-winning poet Kelly Michels
Top 5 books to read for the American election, chosen by prize-winning poet Kelly Michels
Top 5 books about friendship, chosen by author Marianne Cronin
Top 5 books about friendship, chosen by author Marianne Cronin
Top 5 stories inspired by stone circles, chosen by YA author Liz Hyder
Top 5 stories inspired by stone circles, chosen by YA author Liz Hyder
Author essays
From ancient civilisations to industrial revolutions: How horses shaped the world we live in today
From ancient civilisations to industrial revolutions: How horses shaped the world we live in today
Hoof Beats explores our incredible and complex relationship with horses
When theatres emptied during the pandemic, I had to make my own
When theatres emptied during the pandemic, I had to make my own
Drifting across Europe in pursuit of my lost, wild twin
