Friday February 17 The former chair of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers says we’ve learned that terrible downturns can still occur, but also that the right policy response can make a huge difference to the outcome Continue reading… Thursday February 16 The bestselling author says a good thriller isn't about the violence or bloodshed; it's about making the reader feel off-balance and as if something isn’t quite right. She tells us about books that grab you and don't let go Continue reading… Wednesday February 15 The author of Stalingrad and Berlin tells us about five key works on the Second World War, from the War and Peace of the 20th century to superlative accounts of Hitler and the atrocities of Stalin Continue reading… Tuesday February 14 For Valentine's Day, we asked a bibliotherapist to prescribe some reading on love. Rekindle your relationship, remember first passions and beware obsessive love with help from these suggestions Continue reading… Monday February 13 The author and eminent Arabist tells us about the rich tradition in Islam of travelling to gain knowledge, and directs us towards some of those, both Western and Arab, who’ve inspired with their tales of life on the road Continue reading… |
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