French Braid: Enjoyable novel but not Anne Tyler’s finest
This engaging read on the knottiness of family ties is full of wisdom nonetheless
This engaging read on the knottiness of family ties is full of wisdom nonetheless
The Monaghan-born writer on finding his voice and his fascination with other families
Book review: Hope and hard-earned lessons from the author of Writers & Lovers
Book review: Acclaimed novelist turns her hand to a collection of personal essays
Book review: Hilma Wolitzer’s memorable collection culminates with a pandemic story
Book review: Katherine Heiny’s feelgood second novel is about love and community
Book review: Deb Olin Unferth’s novel looks at the role of activism in 21st-century society
Anne Tyler is famous for writing extraordinary novels about ordinary people. Her latest is no different
Darragh Martin’s debut delivers a history of the last 30 years with heart and humour
Obituary: Judith Jones, editor, born March 10th, 1924; died August 2nd, 2017
A young American author’s brave debut tackles suicide, abortion and motherhood
Talking squirrels, neuroscience and marriage dilemmas from an engaging voice
‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’ is based on attempt to kill reggae king Bob Marley
‘Big’ may have seduced Man Booker 2015 judges, while Anne Enright left on longlist
Plenty to savour in food-themed debut that cleverly interlinks various stories
Tom McCarthy’s ‘Satin Island’ is the highlight of a varied and intriguing selection
Three variations on a couple track roads not taken, lives unlived
It can happen in your 40s, and this huge change can affect your personality, sexual needs and general outlook. But it can also be a positive time, says author Jill Shaw Ruddock
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices