How could J. K. Rowling’s first ‘book for adults’ ever be received as momentously as the world of Harry Potter; the world we joined the author in dwelling for so many glorious childhood years? […]
Books: New Review: This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz
This Is How You Lose Her is Junot Díaz’s new collection of inventive stories, all but one narrated by Yunior, a young Dominican serial cheater, and same voice of Diaz’s previous works, Drown and […]
Books: New Review: Double Cross by Ben Macintyre
Ben Macintyre’s latest foray into the little-known world of espionage and counter espionage during World War Two is, as to be expected from the highly esteemed writer, an utter triumph. Like Macintyre’s past successes […]
Books: New Review: The Obamas by Jodi Kantor
Will Obama manage to cling on to the presidency when the results of the US elections are announced later this evening? If Jodi Kantor is anyone to go by, Michelle will power him through, […]
Books: New Review: A Possible Life by Sebastian Faulks
There are a few authors who inspire complete confidence; unless something has gone horribly wrong, their newest offering will be brilliant. Sebastian Faulks is – one of those authors, but even he admits A […]
New Review: Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern/Norman Mailer
Since Taschen’s beautiful new publication threw itself into Lucy Holden’s arms she has been in love with Marilyn Monroe. Here’s why. Making people fall in love with her was something Marilyn was very […]