Friday November 11 Music gets deep inside us and inspires great writing too, says the music critic. He tells us about Nietzsche’s infatuation with Wagner, Thomas Mann’s imaginary compositions and what John Cage really meant by his 4’33” of silence Continue reading… Thursday November 10 The 1930s are hugely underrated as a decade, says the historian. She tells us about the social and design revolutions that made the thirties much more than just a prelude to war Continue reading… Wednesday November 9 Children learn in many different ways and the best science books for young people reflect that, says the science writer. Her suggested reading takes in robots used to explain sex and a picture book about dinosaurs Continue reading… Tuesday November 8 We’re in a “dual energy crisis”, says the author of Clean Energy Nation, and not doing enough about it. He tells us what we must do if we’re to overcome our dependence on oil and limit the damaging effects of climate change Continue reading… Monday November 7 He was the Machiavelli of English kings – a chancer and usurper with a highly dubious claim to the throne. But Henry VII ruled for 25 years and founded a dynasty. His biographer tells us how he did it Continue reading… Sunday November 6 What makes for great comic writing? Is it possible to say? The author and former Simpsons writer gives us his personal choice of five pitch-perfect examples Continue reading… | 
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