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Some ideas are too successful for their own good. They take flight from their original context and are capacious to a dangerous degree. The Enlightenment, Richard Whatmore contends in this book, is just such an idea. Well yes, since it appears to describe a state of mind rather than, say,…

The prolific children’s book author walks along her magic beach and reflects on the moment she had her life’s calling

Bill Maher set to release What This Comedian Said Will Shock You, revisiting his past editorials with a fresh perspective and new content.

Women say that low salaries, precarious employment and poor childcare options hold them back from starting families.

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due; The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow; Him by Geoff Ryman; Audition by Pip Adam

Paterson Joseph reads short stories of talking animals and ghostly revelations that weave into a melancholic, askew chimera of magic and quotidian woes

After decades of opposing militarism, war and politics as usual, Chomsky's goal remains "changing the world"

Caitlin Halderman enchants with her elegant mirror selfie, illuminated by natural light. Her light brown eyes reflect tales of beauty and warmth.

The author on being mesmerised by The Virgin Suicides, the life‑changing Toni Morrison – and the book that’s too devastating to reread

Omid Scobie said the Duchess of Sussex would likely have a far less interesting book than Prince Harry's memoir "Spare".

This groundbreaking novel embarks on an unprecedented voyage, transcending the confines of conventional literature to unravel the enigmatic strands of existence itself.