The challenges and strains have been almost too much to take. But in 2025, words of depth and courage have been an antidote to numbness
I once saw a young glassblower in Istanbul, still new to his cra…
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The challenges and strains have been almost too much to take. But in 2025, words of depth and courage have been an antidote to numbness
I once saw a young glassblower in Istanbul, still new to his cra…
76 days ago
Colm Tóibín, Robert Macfarlane, Elif Shafak, Michael Rosen and more share the novels, poetry and memoirs that make the perfect gift
I love giving books as presents. I rarely give anything else. I stro…
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The Albanian author of Free and Turkish novelist discuss the rise of populism, censorship – and how today’s conflicts all come from the unresolved trauma of the past
Lea Ypi’s prize-winning memoir, Fr…
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More than 200 writers request cessation of all trade until people of Gaza given adequate food, water and aid
Middle East crisis – live updates
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According to novelist Elif Shafak, the platform insisted she keep her talk snappy because viewers can’t focus for 19 minutes. Now ... where was I?
Name: Ted Talks
Age: Ted started in 1984.
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Chris Packham, Katherine Rundell, Kehinde Andrews and other authors speaking at this year’s Hay festival reveal the books that inspired them
Chosen by Katherine Rundell, author
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Recent studies suggest we’ve fallen out of love with reading – but the more chaotic our times, the deeper is our need to slow down and read fiction
A recent YouGov poll found that 40% of Britons have …
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Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some brilliant new paperbacks, from an engrossing study of Chinese women to a fun, loveable novel
• This article was amended on 7 April 2025. In an…
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