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Book reviews
Bitesize book reviews of fiction and non-fiction titles (for detailed analysis of fiction, see Literature).
Book reviews
Bitesize book reviews of fiction and non-fiction titles (for detailed analysis of fiction, see Literature).
Why you should read: Fake History, by Otto English
From the Aztecs to the evolution of curry, why the lure of fake history is hard to resist
Why Neanderthals don’t make good politicians
You wouldn’t vote for a Neanderthal – but they can teach us a lot about human society
Why you should read: Rendezvous with Rama, by Arthur C. Clarke
A brief intro to sci-fi novella Rendezvous with Rama ahead of 2024’s film adaptation
Why you should read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear
Can tiny steps lead to big change? Atomic Habits turns the spotlight on behaviour change
Why you should read: The Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean M. Auel
Cave bears, mammoths and lions – oh my