Books

Debate continues over whether content labelling helps or harms students

Mike Anderson and Neil Hanson delve into the early life of the prolific war criminal Anthony Sawoniuk

Although Maximilian’s reign proved short-lived, it makes for a ‘jaw-dropping story’

Hundreds of titles targeted in school libraries stand-off between ‘traditionalists’ and ‘left-wing’ rivals

Kevin Birmingham explores Fyodor Dostoevsky’s inspiration for Crime and Punishment

Books are back – and they’re not just for ‘credibility bookcase’ backgrounds

The Bloomberg journalist investigates the tragic failure of Boeing’s 737 Max plane

With record numbers set to take part in Veganuary, there’s never been a better time to go plant-powered

Alternatives include ‘quickball’, ‘quicker’, ‘quidstrike’ and ‘quadraball’

Must-read books from Mandy Yin, Nigel Slater and more

Essential reading about companies, management and the economy

This book offers a fascinating window into the writer's inner life

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’

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