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In a recently published book Steven Friedman, who has written extensively on the political and social aspects of apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, explores the racist underpinnings of the west’s responses to Israel’s war in Gaza. This is an extract from the book, Good Jew, Bad Jew.

In 1994, South Africa became a democracy founded on a supreme constitution. The constitution’s preamble affirms the nation’s quest to

Frazer Hines speaks to SFX about his time on Doctor Who and writing a novel that takes place in the Whoniverse

Riches-to-rags tale is set against the backdrop of Indian independence, amplifying the injustice and adding extra texture to this rewarding show

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 26.

P. Valsala, a significant Malayalam novelist, introduced readers to the lives of tribal people in Wayanad with her masterpiece, Nellu. Her other works include Thakarcha, Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal, Venal, Palayam, Gauthaman, Kanal and Melppalam. She was awarded the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala’s highest literary honour. She…

Auster’s alter-ego reflects on the mind-body problem and his much-missed wife in this slyly self-referential novel

The intrigues and extravagance that led to the French revolution

Animated feature, based on Michel Kichka’s autobiographical graphic novel, explores the legacy of genocide from a sideways angle