2024: The year in fiction
This year’s books highlights include new works from Kevin Barry, Sarah Perry and Ali Smith.
ByNew Times,
New Thinking.
This year’s books highlights include new works from Kevin Barry, Sarah Perry and Ali Smith.
ByOur choice of the year’s essential fiction and non-fiction.
ByJackie Wullschläger’s exemplary biography reveals the impressionist painter’s obsessive commitment to his art.
ByThe novelist’s arresting study of the power of music is marred by a clumsy structure and snobbish tone.
ByThere’s fantasy, folklore and friendship in the best new books for young readers.
ByWriters exploit and rebel against their parents – but can never escape them.
ByA collection of essays on gaming confirms the rich complexity of an art form that remains widely misunderstood.
ByFor readers and writers, novels require enormous effort. Why do we persist in seeking meaning in their pages?
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