The best novels teach us about the world and about ourselves. In her Lucy Barton books, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Elizabeth Strout knows about loneliness and the solitary nature of life but also shows us ways in which we are all connected. By Gillian Bouras
With Southern Europe's relentless heatwave leading to ensuing wildfires and loss of life, what is the future of this region under such environmental duress? By Gillian Bouras
In an era where geopolitical power shifts and liberty often seems under siege, what does it mean for a citizenry to heed the call of 'eternal vigilance'? By Gillian Bouras
Exploring the cyclical nature of history, contemporary historians Christopher Clark and Serii Plokhy shed light on current geopolitics from Greece to Ukraine and illuminate the intertwining of past and present, underlining the enduring wisdom that while history may not repeat, it often rhymes. By Gillian Bouras
As the UK prepares for the coronation of King Charles, ideas about national pride and loyalty to the crown have been revolutionised since Queen Elizabeth's coronation. By Gillian Bouras