Five books that take you all over the world
- Lecturer in Publishing, Edinburgh Napier University
The high drama of Douglas Stuart’s new novel sometimes feels like a soap opera – but his lyrical prose and atmospheric narrative elevate the genre.
Six works of literary fiction at its most adult.
The story of child poverty in 1980s Glasgow speaks to current concerns across the UK.
The Booker Prize has always struggled with inclusivity.
Despite the efforts to expand the Academy, women and people of colour are once again conspicuous by their absence this year.
The Hinch Army of domestic goddesses seems more Women’s Institute than the future of media.
Whether it’s ethnicity, gender or publishing firm, the Man Booker must do more to correct its poor track record.
You might have thought that the world’s most prestigious prize for fiction was a level playing field. In fact, rule changes have made it much easier for big publishers to dominate.
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