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In Adelaide, the debut novel by Genevieve Wheeler, a vivacious American woman living in London (the eponymous Adelaide) falls head over heels for the enigmatic Rory Hughes. By turns charming and distant, Rory entrances her, and the two fall into a whirlwind romance that never seems on solid ground. When…

When nature calls, so does the world of literature

Levy reflects on the creative women who have inspired her, in essays that range from the trivial to the profound

At a time of division in the US, biographer Nigel Hamilton returns to a similarly difficult moment to tell the story of a nation’s fate hanging in the balance

Now 88, Blatter’s ban from holding a Fifa position ends in 2027 after he served as president of the organisation for 17 years

The domestic details of postwar life are closely observed in this tale of two sisters over one weekend in Bristol

The Spanish coach had the opportunity to take over at Old Trafford in 2016 following his spell with Bayern Munich, but ultimately joined their rivals, linking up with his friend Txiki Begiristain

THE LIST: Transport yourself back to a bygone era with Katie Rosseinsky’s guide to the best historical fiction releases of the year

Parade, which focuses on three artists, all named G, takes this year’s honour for mould-breaking fiction

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

From a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 12.