Never Look A Good Book In The Gift Horse… What? (6 mins)

Our ability to read may have evolved from our ancestor’s earliest hunting skills. Recognising and interpreting different animal tracks would have had huge advantages in the wild. Knowing which way a predator went, for instance, was probably very useful for avoiding attacks. Following the tracks of our next meal would also have helped us stay alive. So,…

Is This The Best Way To Change The World? (3 mins)

There is no doubt that a writer’s work can influence a wide range of cultural, political and social issues. The question I’m posing today is whether this influence is genre specific. It’s highly likely that we’ll be able to find a historical, philosophical piece of literary fiction or a non-fiction book that has caused or…