Rock’n’roll and rebellion
A new book explores the places where popular culture is still a counter-culture.
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Bengalis abroad: the fiction of Amit Chaudhuri
These semi-autobiographical novels make a case for another vision of literature and the world.
The moral decline of Tony Blair
Since leaving office, Britain's former prime minister has done little more than amass a huge personal fortune, as a new book sets out.
Architecture, an amphetamine-fuelled train journey, and obsessive self-doubt: the best new novels
Lee Rourke on fiction by Mathias Enard, David Rose, and Ian Parkinson.
Why Game of Thrones is more than fantasy
Game of Thrones is not just great television. It speaks to the social and political struggles of our times.
Our writers at the Stoke Newington Literary Festival
We’re proud to be media partners with the Stoke Newington Literary Festival (London, 5-7 June) for a second year running. Speakers include Fay Weldon, Will Self and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown –…
Trauma, vegetarianism, and poetry: the best new novels
Lee Rourke on fiction by Catherine Lacey, Han Kang, and Ben Lerner.
Taking off the mask: Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels
In these compelling books, the Italian writer - whose real identity is hidden - combines the novel with feminist polemic.
War photography in the age of social media
Photojournalist Paul Lowe talks to the New Humanist about his work and images of conflict
Five long reads for the Easter weekend
Charlie Brooker: Tea and empathy Charlie Brooker is a savagely funny satirist who takes aim at modern irrationality. But in person, he’s a rather more gentle soul, writes Ariane Sherine…