Literary
Douglas Stuart's books: a guide to the author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo
A guide to the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series
Authors' Notes: Douglas Stuart on John of John, tenderness as rebellion, and coming to reading later in life
A guide to Emily St. John Mandel's books in order
Authors' Notes: Poet Brian Bilston on how poetry is everywhere, accompanied by our recommendations of places to find it
Respite reads: six of our favourite healing fiction books
Read an exclusive short story by Colm Tóibín, author of Brooklyn and Long Island
Authors' Notes: Patrick Radden Keefe on London Falling, true crime and tragedy
The best literary fiction books to read right now, recommended by the experts
Seven reasons Gwendoline Riley should be at the top of your TBR this year
Patrick Radden Keefe's books: a guide
Short books you can read in less than a week