Book reviews

Bitesize book reviews of fiction and non-fiction titles (for detailed analysis of fiction, see Literature).

Project Hail Mary features familiar themes of space, survival and sacrifice – and it’s surprisingly bloody good

What experts say about the power of practice, and how to apply it to your life

From the Aztecs to the evolution of curry, why the lure of fake history is hard to resist

You wouldn’t vote for a Neanderthal – but they can teach us a lot about human society

A brief intro to sci-fi novella Rendezvous with Rama ahead of 2024’s film adaptation

Can tiny steps lead to big change? Atomic Habits turns the spotlight on behaviour change