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Few things in life are as daunting as the doorstop novel that comes complete with a glossary of the characters featured within. Over the 650 pages of Andrew O’Hagan’s latest, it warns us, we will have 59 different people to keep track of, ranging from gang members and drill rappers…

Promotional video for a Twits spin-off book by broadcaster and his colleague Chris Smith is criticised by charity for the blind

From Rafael Nadal’s ball-bouncing to families’ Christmas traditions, what purpose does ritualistic behaviour serve?

Former President Bill Clinton's memoir 'Citizen: My Life After the White House' offers insights into his post-presidential life, personal reflections, and ...

Metafictional literature for mega bookworms

The artist, photographer and Beyoncé collaborator Nadia Lee Cohen dines at St John’s Wood’s time capsule Oslo Court, takes first dates to Trisha’s and adores Pat Butcher

This dramatisation of the infamous Prince Andrew Newsnight interview is beautifully tense - watch between your fingers

Here's why Ripley, Netflix's new series starring Andrew Scott, is shot in black and white...

After undergoing electroconvulsive treatment, the author powerfully documents how art helped her recover her memory, autonomy and sense of self