They involve a lot of gush—but not a lot of literary criticism
Catch up on global daily news
Compelling long reads
Future-gazing analysis, predictions and speculation
Tune into captivating conversations
Watch engaging short films
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The genre holds up an unflattering mirror to society
Literary agents are more important than readers give them credit for
The Golden Globes honour podcasts where stars praise each other
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
The internet has replaced door-to-door evangelists with online influencers
