George Forster: A Revolutionary Explorer Ahead of His Time
Andrea Wulf's revelatory biography of George Forster, an 18th-century explorer who rejected racial hierarchies, is a compelling account of his life and travels with Captain Cook.
Andrea Wulf's revelatory biography of George Forster, an 18th-century explorer who rejected racial hierarchies, is a compelling account of his life and travels with Captain Cook.
Brian Dillon's memoir 'Ambivalence' recounts his determined pursuit of a life in words and ideas, navigating grief, academic struggles, and a passion for avant-garde literature and theory.
A writer traces her family tree back 300 years in Cumbria, discovering ancestors who were fell pony hauliers and lived near her farm, deepening her connection to the land.
Jacinda Ardern adapts her memoir for young readers, focusing on overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt, offering a self-affirming guide to leadership.
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RecommendedReaders respond to a sceptic, highlighting the humour, sex, and profound insights in Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time', encouraging perseverance through the dense prose.
Susan Lever's new biography of A.D. Hope challenges readers to reconsider the poet's work, revealing his philosophical depth and formal brilliance beyond his dated reputation.
Douglas Stuart's third novel, John of John, returns to the intimate violence of masculinity and love in a Scottish island town, exploring control, desire, and faith.
Maggie O'Farrell's 10th novel, set after the Irish famine, follows a surveyor and his son mapping a peninsula. Blending myth and history, it's a dense family saga that struggles with dialogue but promises a rich film adaptation.
Sathnam Sanghera's affecting exploration of George Michael's troubled genius is packed with anecdote, sharp analysis, and social context, offering a unique perspective on the pop icon.
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RecommendedRosa Rankin-Gee's My Only Boy is a bleak yet witty near-future dystopia exploring climate crisis, political instability, and corporate corruption through a surprising romance.
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Madeleine Thien, Sufiyaan Salam, and readers share their top reads from May, including fables, magical London tales, and moving family stories.