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In 2006, as the gossip columnist for The Times, Hugo Rifkind realised it would be much easier to do his job if he could make all the stories up. So he did. For years now, Rifkind’s hilarious ‘My Week …

Every Christmas, unwanted round robin letters, stuffed with news of young Chloe's nauseating excellence at – well – everything, the announcement of Janet's cousin's husband's frie …

In ‘Bealby; A Holiday, ‘ H. G. Wells crafts a subtle yet incisive narrative that captures the social dynamics of early 20th-century England. Written in a style marked by sharp wit and keen observatio …

In ‘Paul Gosslett’s Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service, ‘ Charles James Lever unfurls the intricate tapestry of a young man’s journey through the complexities of romantic entanglements, …

Which are the books that people buy but never read?*Discover the answers to this and other essential questions in Listellany.This is NOT a fact-based compendium. It’s purely opinion – the opinions of …

Larry Ma Cabe is a man who needs people more than most . . . The problem for Larry is that most people have little need for him. Larry Mac Cabe is a retired academic, a widower, and until a chance me …

What makes the Ultimate Scot? Is it the ability to identify a tartan pattern from 50 yards? Maybe it’s being able to recite the two forgotten verses of Auld Lang Syne? Or perhaps it’s knowing your si …

Articles from The Other Newspaper. The purpose of The Other Newspaper is to give the public a new, discomforting and humorous reflection of the way we consume news on traditional media and posts on t …

In ‘Luttrell Of Arran, ‘ Charles James Lever weaves a compelling tale that intertwines adventure, romance, and social commentary against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland. Lever’s literary style i …

In ‘Nuts and Nutcrackers, ‘ Charles James Lever employs his signature blend of humor and social commentary to create a vibrant narrative that delves into the intricacies of Victorian society. The nov …