Literary Radar
Articles, book reviews, literary critiques and journalistic reports around books on local and international media.
The Secret Hours by Mick Herron review – secrets and spies | THE GUARDIAN | 08/09/2023
This companion piece to the Slough House series uncovers intrigue and corruption in the secret service, from 90s Berlin to the Cabinet office.
Bryan Washington on Queer Friendship and Intimacy | THE NEW YORKER | 29/08/2023
The author discusses his new novella, “Server.”
A Modern Fable About Time, Narrative, and Real Estate | THE NEW YORKER | 21/08/2023
In Hilary Leichter’s “Terrace Story,” a woman has a secret superpower: she can expand cramped apartments with her mind.
Diane Mehta Reads Eavan Boland | THE NEW YORKER | 16/08/2023
Diane Mehta joins Kevin Young to read "The Lost Art of Letter Writing,” by Eavan Boland.
What to read this autumn: 2023’s biggest new books | THE GUARDIAN | 13/08/2023
Sara Pascoe’s new novel, rare Terry Pratchett, memoirs from Barbra Streisand and Britney Spears, plus the essential reading on today’s hot button topics – all the releases to look out for.
5 new books to read this week | THE INDEPENDENT | 27/07/2023
This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and The List by Yomi Adegoke.