Out on a limb
JM Coetzee has done it again says Chris Paling
Culture
Monkey business
A new book on apes has nothing to teach us about human nature says Steven Rose
Return of the master
Salman Rushdie's new novel more than justifies the hype, says Candy Clarke
Prime cuts
Andrew Tudor looks at how DVD reissues and their much touted extras have changed our relationship with film
Leaps of faith
Padraig Reidy endures some breakfast listening
Champagne Islam
Until recently, the Middle East enjoyed a culture of tolerance, sensuality and debate. Sami Zubaida celebrates its rich tradition
Left behind
Nick Cohen reflects on the book that changed his mind about Bush and Blair's war on terror
When the light goes out
Launching our new series of guest diaries by people in the news is BBC Radio 4's chief announcer, Peter Donaldson. For 30 years his gracefully modulated tones have informed and…
Matinee idylls
Andrew Tudor samples this summer's holiday blockbusters
Off the Boil
Sally Feldman chokes on her (Joyce Carol) Oates