Watches and Clocks Jun 28, 2026 Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88 In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry. Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88 In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry. See more
History books Apr 24, 2026 Hotel Exile by Jane Rogoyska review – the remarkable story of a wartime institution From a haven for intellectuals fleeing Hitler to the HQ of the feared Abwehr, the changing fortunes of a Parisian iconThe word “hotel” is cognate with “hoste... Hotel Exile by Jane Rogoyska review – the remarkable story of a wartime institution From a haven for intellectuals fleeing Hitler to the HQ of the feared Abwehr, the changing fortunes of a Parisian iconThe word “hotel” is cognate with “hoste... Share
Fiction Apr 24, 2026 See You on the Other Side by Jay McInerney review – the clumsy finale of a classic New York series The bright young things of 1992’s Brightness Falls are now in their 60s in this verbose, clunky novel that seems more interested in lifestyle than inner live... See You on the Other Side by Jay McInerney review – the clumsy finale of a classic New York series The bright young things of 1992’s Brightness Falls are now in their 60s in this verbose, clunky novel that seems more interested in lifestyle than inner live... Share
Biography books Apr 24, 2026 The Wonderful World that Almost Was by Andrew Durbin review – the queer artists who shaped New York cool A tender but unflinching account of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek, forgotten stars of the 1960s sceneAndy Warhol sent Paul a Brillo box. Fran Lebowitz called Pet... The Wonderful World that Almost Was by Andrew Durbin review – the queer artists who shaped New York cool A tender but unflinching account of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek, forgotten stars of the 1960s sceneAndy Warhol sent Paul a Brillo box. Fran Lebowitz called Pet... Share
Fiction Apr 24, 2026 The Shadow of the Object by Chloe Aridjis review – one of the boldest writers at work in English today This fable-like novella about technologies of illusion and a life-changing friendship in Mexico City is enchantingThe Shadow of the Object, the new novel fro... The Shadow of the Object by Chloe Aridjis review – one of the boldest writers at work in English today This fable-like novella about technologies of illusion and a life-changing friendship in Mexico City is enchantingThe Shadow of the Object, the new novel fro... Share
Books Apr 24, 2026 A Family Matter by Claire Lynch audiobook review – an award-winning story of homophobia and divorce Dual timelines reveal the real reason a mother was forced to leave her daughter in the 80s, in this Nero prize-winning novel inspired by real-life eventsThe... A Family Matter by Claire Lynch audiobook review – an award-winning story of homophobia and divorce Dual timelines reveal the real reason a mother was forced to leave her daughter in the 80s, in this Nero prize-winning novel inspired by real-life eventsThe... Share
Drama Apr 24, 2026 ‘I’ve had white knuckle moments’: Michael Socha on This Is England, his patchy beard – and seedy new casino thriller The Cage As he stars alongside Sheridan Smith as a casino boss on the take, the actor talks about leaving school with no qualifications, playing vile dads – and why h... ‘I’ve had white knuckle moments’: Michael Socha on This Is England, his patchy beard – and seedy new casino thriller The Cage As he stars alongside Sheridan Smith as a casino boss on the take, the actor talks about leaving school with no qualifications, playing vile dads – and why h... Share
Television & radio Apr 24, 2026 Half Man review – more brave, brutal, blazing TV from the maker of Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd’s at it again. His unforgiving new drama tackles the damage men do to each other head on, by pulling out his insides and smearing them everywher... Half Man review – more brave, brutal, blazing TV from the maker of Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd’s at it again. His unforgiving new drama tackles the damage men do to each other head on, by pulling out his insides and smearing them everywher... Share
Television & radio Apr 24, 2026 Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 review – this spinoff takes the sci-fi smash back to happier times Walkie-talkies, teen romance, hideous monsters … this animated series has everything that made the original series so lovable. It might go nowhere, but that’... Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 review – this spinoff takes the sci-fi smash back to happier times Walkie-talkies, teen romance, hideous monsters … this animated series has everything that made the original series so lovable. It might go nowhere, but that’... Share
Television Apr 24, 2026 Getting teeth pulled out, punching cars and obsessing about salad – the weird ways actors get into character Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac decided to wear earbuds so they could listen to music while acting in Beef – resulting in massive VFX costs. But they’re the t... Getting teeth pulled out, punching cars and obsessing about salad – the weird ways actors get into character Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac decided to wear earbuds so they could listen to music while acting in Beef – resulting in massive VFX costs. But they’re the t... Share
Photography Apr 24, 2026 ‘I’m not trying to make him handsome’: Polly Samson on photographing husband David Gilmour – in pictures The acclaimed author has spent two decades taking pictures of the Pink Floyd guitarist on tour and in the studio – an experience that still gives her chills... ‘I’m not trying to make him handsome’: Polly Samson on photographing husband David Gilmour – in pictures The acclaimed author has spent two decades taking pictures of the Pink Floyd guitarist on tour and in the studio – an experience that still gives her chills... Share
AI Apr 24, 2026 ‘In two years, nobody will care’ if actors are AI or not, predicts La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz, who is currently working on an AI-enabled film, also dismisses concerns over copyright His hit film was a masterpiece capturing the gritty... ‘In two years, nobody will care’ if actors are AI or not, predicts La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz, who is currently working on an AI-enabled film, also dismisses concerns over copyright His hit film was a masterpiece capturing the gritty... Share
Women's prize for fiction Apr 24, 2026 Susan Choi and Lily King shortlisted for Women’s prize for fiction The US writers join four debut authors in demonstrating ‘the complexity and beauty of the female experience’, said chair of judges Julia GillardAcclaimed US... Susan Choi and Lily King shortlisted for Women’s prize for fiction The US writers join four debut authors in demonstrating ‘the complexity and beauty of the female experience’, said chair of judges Julia GillardAcclaimed US... Share
