The book could help policymakers when it comes to inequality of land and property ownership
This chronicle of the early days of SpaceX shows how close the maverick entrepreneur was to losing his dream
A black former pupil’s affectionate memoir describes the limits of progress at the school and the silence at its heart
Drawing on ex-regime insiders, Michela Wrong’s book challenges the idea that the president is an enlightened autocrat
The colossus influenced generations of readers of the award-winning titles he published, writes Tymon Smith
A guide to an intellectual counter-revolution that is already transforming the world
The late novelist was a giant, but the unexamined life is well worth living
A meticulous account of Japan’s nuclear disaster that stands against any smooth official narrative
High-performance habits help us find the sweet spot in coping with adversity
The culture warrior and YouTube philosopher comes across as an earnest preacher in his life-coaching sequel
Our view of scientific progress must be bleak if even an artist this subtle seems to despair of the future
Public disagreement can often become toxic, but we can learn from the ancients to turn online pile-ons into constructive debate
She was one of many black women who found a way to resist apartheid, to speak back to it, and find resilience and hope
A mighty river and nationalist myths loom large in these two fascinating history books by Janet M Hartley and Mark Galeotti
The hours we devote to our inboxes reflect a disturbing shift in work patterns that needs to change
The often harrowing experiences of game ranger Colin Nott in protecting wildlife in Zimbabwe
Patricia Lockwood’s debut novel is the latest in a flourishing genre about living through the internet
The system is being scrutinised through debates in business circles and the financial media, writes Yacoob Abba Omar
A compelling exploration of the modern far-right points to the banality of extremists
Two books shine a light on the cultural power of clothing, proving fashion is more than just skin deep
