Writing Worth Reading
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Writing Worth Reading
Delegates at the first Zionist congress in 1897. Image from Wikimedia Commons
Managing immigration has become a key political question of our times. The author of a forthcoming book on the subject tells us about the British experience, and what helps multiculturalism succeed or fail
The bestselling author of The Righteous Men tells us how his other job as a political journalist helps with thriller writing, and what makes le Carré, Forsyth and Buchan such masters of their trade
The former chair of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers says we’ve learned that terrible downturns can still occur, but also that the right policy response can make a huge difference to the outcome
The bestselling author says a good thriller isn't about the violence or bloodshed; it's about making the reader feel off-balance and as if something isn’t quite right. She tells us about books that grab you and don't let go
The author of Stalingrad and Berlin tells us about five key works on the Second World War, from the War and Peace of the 20th century to superlative accounts of Hitler and the atrocities of Stalin
For Valentine's Day, we asked a bibliotherapist to prescribe some reading on love. Rekindle your relationship, remember first passions and beware obsessive love with help from these suggestions
The author and eminent Arabist tells us about the rich tradition in Islam of travelling to gain knowledge, and directs us towards some of those, both Western and Arab, who’ve inspired with their tales of life on the road
The astronomer and author of the acclaimed Bad Astronomy blog gives us a superbly informative beginner’s guide to the galaxy, taking in the birthdate of the universe, solar flares and much, much more
The author of Into the Silence tells us that the consequences of the Great War were much more than merely political. He says the war had a noticeable impact on exploration, arts and literature, and modernity itself
