French Braid: Enjoyable novel but not Anne Tyler’s finest
This engaging read on the knottiness of family ties is full of wisdom nonetheless
Damien Owens: ‘People confuse seriousness with intelligence. Life is a comedy-drama’
The Monaghan-born writer on finding his voice and his fascination with other families
Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King: A rich and involving collection
Book review: Hope and hard-earned lessons from the author of Writers & Lovers
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett: A thank you for the days
Book review: Acclaimed novelist turns her hand to a collection of personal essays
Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket: Everyday tragedies
Book review: Hilma Wolitzer’s memorable collection culminates with a pandemic story
Early Morning Riser: A comfort blanket of a book
Book review: Katherine Heiny’s feelgood second novel is about love and community
Barn 8: dazzling depiction of contemporary carnage
Book review: Deb Olin Unferth’s novel looks at the role of activism in 21st-century society
Redhead at the Side of the Road: Isolating yourself one step too far
Anne Tyler is famous for writing extraordinary novels about ordinary people. Her latest is no different
Future Popes of Ireland: Epic tale of a fractured family
Darragh Martin’s debut delivers a history of the last 30 years with heart and humour
Editor who published Julia Child and Anne Frank’s diary
Obituary: Judith Jones, editor, born March 10th, 1924; died August 2nd, 2017
The Mothers by Brit Bennett review: a maternal chorus watches on
A young American author’s brave debut tackles suicide, abortion and motherhood
Review: The Portable Veblen, by Elizabeth McKenzie
Talking squirrels, neuroscience and marriage dilemmas from an engaging voice
Booker winner Marlon James tops Tarantino for body count
‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’ is based on attempt to kill reggae king Bob Marley
Eileen Battersby: Booker shortlist not the canvas it could be
‘Big’ may have seduced Man Booker 2015 judges, while Anne Enright left on longlist
New Fiction: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by Ryan Stradal
Plenty to savour in food-themed debut that cleverly interlinks various stories
Eileen Battersby: Readers the big winners in Man Booker longlist
Tom McCarthy’s ‘Satin Island’ is the highlight of a varied and intriguing selection
The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett: Review
Three variations on a couple track roads not taken, lives unlived
Menopause: advice for coping with ‘change on the deepest level’
It can happen in your 40s, and this huge change can affect your personality, sexual needs and general outlook. But it can also be a positive time, says author Jill Shaw Ruddock
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