Lear, There and Everywhere

Sophie Wootton investigates the colourful life of Edward Lear in honour of his bicentenary

Best of The Orwell Prize 2012

Sophie Wootton, Elizabeth Bingham & Joanna Barrow discuss their views on the candidates for this years Orwell Prize

Graphic Novels

Sophie Wooton examines a dynamic strand of literature: the graphic novel.

Romantic Reads

Our Books team review the reads guaranteed to warm your heart this Valentine’s day