From Merlin Sheldrake’s quirky book to English Pastoral by James Rebanks and a moving memoir by Alan Davies, the best non-fiction of the year By Neil Armstrong Published: 22:00 GMT, 12 December 2020 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 12 December 2020 Entangled Life Merlin Sheldrake … Read more
Craig Brown wins top prize for non-fiction with his book about The Beatles Took £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize for One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time The writer said his aim was ‘to convey the fun and excitement of The Beatles era It was hailed as ‘welcomed escapism from the current situation’ by the … Read more
Roger Alton picked out a selection of the best non-fiction books to read this summer. He says Nigel: My Family And Other Dogs by Monty Don is guaranteed to lift even the lowest spirit.
With so many of us now prisoners in our own homes, trapped inside the same four walls and sick of the same old view from the same old windows, it’s tempting to brood about everything we’re missing. Other people, obviously: not just friends and family but colleagues, acquaintances, even strangers. Other places: long country walks … Read more