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The Bee Sting by Paul Murray review – a tragicomic triumph
A brilliantly funny, deeply sad portrait of an Irish family in crisis from the author of Skippy Dies
Justine Jordan
31, May, 2023 @6:30 AM
2023 in books: highlights for the year ahead
The best fiction and nonfiction to look forward to in the new year, from Zadie Smith to Simon Schama, Margaret Atwood to Rory Stewart
Justine Jordan and David Shariatmadari
31, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
Best fiction of 2022
Dazzling invention from Jennifer Egan, a state-of-the nation tale from Jonathan Coe and impressive debut novels and short stories are among this year’s highlights
Justine Jordan
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
Shehan Karunatilaka’s Booker winner is narrated by a dead man - but it’s a novel full of life
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, about a photographer during Sri Lanka’s civil war, has tremendous comic energy
Justine Jordan
17, Oct, 2022 @9:00 PM
The Booker longlist is thoughtfully curated and gives Alan Garner overdue recognition
Form is a preoccupation of the 13-strong selection, which highlights books from small presses in favour of work from more famous names
Justine Jordan
26, Jul, 2022 @2:00 PM
Summer reading: the 50 hottest new books for a great escape
From pageturning thrillers and comic novels to an antidote to doomscrolling – our pick of the best new fiction and nonfiction. Plus 10 brilliant paperbacks, and 10 great reads for children and teens
Justine Jordan, David Shariatmadari and Imogen Russell Williams
25, Jun, 2022 @8:00 AM
Where to start with: James Joyce
Always wanted to tackle the great Irish writer but not sure Ulysses is for you? This handy primer may just help you find a way in
Justine Jordan
18, Feb, 2022 @10:58 AM
‘The collapse of humanity is deathly funny’: Gary Shteyngart on writing comedy in difficult times
In an age of catastrophe, humour is more important than ever, argues the satirical author.
Gary Shteyngart and Justine Jordan
15, Jan, 2022 @11:00 AM
2022 in books: highlights for the year ahead
New writing from Ali Smith, Marlon James, Elena Ferrante and Jarvis Cocker – a taste of good things to come
Justine Jordan and Katy Guest
01, Jan, 2022 @10:00 AM
Best fiction of 2021
Dazzling debuts, a word-of-mouth hit, plus this year’s bestsellers from Sally Rooney, Jonathan Franzen, Kazuo Ishiguro and more
Justine Jordan
04, Dec, 2021 @9:00 AM
Damon Galgut’s layered feat of fiction is a clear Booker winner | Justine Jordan
The Promise, about a toxic family in a toxic society, feels like the book this author was born to write
Justine Jordan
03, Nov, 2021 @7:55 PM
Treacle Walker by Alan Garner review – a phenomenal late fable
A convalescent young boy is visited by a mythical wanderer in a deeply evocative exploration of storytelling and time
Justine Jordan
30, Oct, 2021 @6:30 AM
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