Stuart Turton returns with gripping murder mystery 'The Devil and the Dark Water' Culture January 24, 2021 All aboard the Saardam, where a sinister demon, detective duo and slew of corpses await.
Book review: Former US president Barack Obama recalls highs and lows of his time in office in 'A Promised Land' Culture December 31, 2020 The new memoir is a personal account by the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.
Susanna Clarke returns with mystery novel 'Piranesi' 16 years after epic debut Culture October 28, 2020 The novelist's second book, published in September, was met with keen anticipation.
Book review: Chronicling the life and times of Loke Yew, a Malayan pioneer Culture October 17, 2020 How did the Chinese immigrant rise to great heights in his adopted home?
Booker longlist review #3: ‘Redhead by the Side of the Road’ by Anne Tyler Culture September 14, 2020 Organised, oddball Micah Mortimer’s unremarkable life goes off-kilter and he relooks his relationships.
Booker longlist review #2: 'How Much Of These Hills Is Gold' by C Pam Zhang Culture September 13, 2020 A haunting Chinese American perspective on survival in the gold rush of the Wild West.
Booker longlist review #1: 'The Shadow King' by Maaza Mengiste Culture September 11, 2020 An homage to heroines written out of African and European history.
'Sex and Vanity': Kevin Kwan's latest rom-com features new crazy rich characters Culture August 19, 2020 A summer romance that started in the isle of Capri leads to an unexpected Big Apple reunion.
Book review: Elton John's autobiography 'Me' is utterly self-deprecating and absolutely hilarious Culture November 30, 2019 The beloved British pop icon's story is a reminder that no matter how famous you are, all you really want is to be loved.
Book review: 'The Testaments' is linear but abounds with surprises Culture November 26, 2019 Margaret Atwood's long-awaited sequel is a testament to perverted justice.
