The novelist Julian Barnes doubts that we can ever really overcome our fixed beliefs. He should keep an open mind.

Nan Shepherd’s The Living Mountain is a meditation on the Cairngorms. Decades on, its quiet wisdom remains urgent, reminding ...

There’s something about “Picnic at Hanging Rock” that makes one obsessive. Directed by Peter Weir and based on the novel of ...

And in 1933, she gained notice when she proposed President-elect Franklin Roosevelt appoint an all-woman Cabinet. But Pruette ...

In addition to Vance’s book, other removals include An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States and various instructional materials, such as Black History Month resources for sixth graders, an ...

Human psychology is a labyrinth of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours—often shaped by forces we barely recognise. From cognitive biases that control our decisions to the subconscious influences ...

These books reveal deep insights into decision-making, motivation, and social interactions. With compelling research and real-world examples, they challenge assumptions and provide fresh perspectives ...

Born 30 years ago in the hills of Alabama, brought up in Tennessee, educated at Vanderbilt, Still has written some modest but unmistakable poetry (Hounds on the Mountain). River of Earth is his ...

The search for personal identity and young people dealing with modern challenges figure prominently in notable new books for children and teens, including several by local authors. (Disclosure: the ...