Having suffered a drawn-out divorce, a failed rebound relationship and a debilitating bout of depression, Elizabeth Gilbert decides to go…

To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…

A review of the TV series Spooks.

Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.

This helpful summary of philosopher Charles Taylor's work examines what it means to live in a secular age.

Why does crime fiction fascinate so many people? What might this show us about people's concerns today.

Some guidelines on how to run a film discussion evening and how to choose a suitable film.

James Bond has been in the spying business for such a long time that he really ought to be up for a long-service award. But the…

What happens when people are given free reign to do what they want with impunity? When there are no consequences for their actions because…