Books

The culture wars form the subject of his new eight-part series

Biography challenges the image of Silicon Valley as a hotbed of idealism and progressive liberalism

Anthony Broadwater cried ‘tears of joy and relief’ after being exonerated following 16 years in prison

Tomalin’s ‘compulsively readable’ book shows how Wells became the ‘great prophet of the modern age’

The actress and writer chooses her favourite books, from Jane Austen to Nick Cave

The Conservative MP has written a ‘wonderfully funny’ memoir full of valuable insights into our political culture

McCartney’s charming delve into his back catalogue is the ‘closest to an autobiography we’ll get’

This curious, meandering book restores ‘something missing’ from the popular perception of Orwell

Tinniswood’s exploration of the country pile and its place in society

In this mammoth and meticulous biography, Roberts presents a compelling case for the defence of King George III

Charlotte Higgins dives into the teeming, fractious history of the UK’s most prestigious fiction award

Jonathan Franzen’s new book is an absorbing look at the ‘last, confused years of the Age of Aquarius’

Ignore the outside world and immerse yourself in these life-changing novels

The author is refusing to sell rights to Israel-based publisher to print her latest novel in Hebrew

Paxman’s history of coal is told with ‘characteristic panache’

An ‘engrossing, warm and insightful’ guide to Labour’s evisceration in its traditional heartlands

The journalist, broadcaster and screenwriter picks his favourite books

Channon’s diaries are a ‘great work of literature’ by a less than great human being

In this exceptional biography, Hunt shows that Josiah Wedgwood was the Steve Jobs of his day

The Irish author‘s new book has been described as her best work yet - but not everyone is totally convinced

Lucassen, a Dutch historian, sets out to ‘chronicle the history of human work’

Standage’s history of wheeled transport is richly rewarding

Charity provoked backlash after claiming beloved 1968 book reinforces ‘harmful’ gender stereotypes

Goulson’s new book on insects offers a much-needed challenge to humanity’s assumed ‘dominion over the planet’

Two Wall Street Journal scribes chart the downfall of WeWork’s ‘messiah’

Brown’s account of Jeffrey Epstein’s undoing is a ‘searing indictment of a society in thrall to money and power’

Lewis once again turns a complex subject into ‘a fluid intellectual thriller’

A slew of recent releases claim Trump prepared to desecrate the constitution to stay in power

Let your mind explore new horizons via these exciting new titles

A fascinating and moving memoir of former FT columnist Kellaway’s late career switch

The journalist and author chooses her six favourite diaries, from politics to nature

The hugely enjoyable fourth instalment of Turner’s series looking at Britain’s recent past