Category: Journalism
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New York Times Book Review: This Vast Enterprise
I reviewed Craig Fehrman’s new account of the Lewis and Clark expedition for the New York Times. Click here to read or
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New Statesman’s Book of the Year 2025
Here is my choice for Book of the Year for the New Statesman. “I read some wonderful novels this year, and one of my favourites was Sarah Hall’s ‘Helm’ (Faber & Faber). I devoured it. At its heart is Helm, Britain’s only named wind which blows against the south-west slope of the Cross Fell in Cumbria. Hall spins a tale that…
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The Spectator’s Book of the Year 2025
I very much enjoy picking my favourite books of the year – here is my choice for The Spectator. “I devoured Lily King’s new novel in one sitting – she’s one of my favourite contemporary writers. Heart the Lover is a beautiful evocation of love, friendship and loss, told with great tenderness and verve. I also loved…
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Review in Financial Times, “A Year With Gilbert White” by Jenny Uglow
Here is my review of Jenny Uglow’s new book about naturalist Gilbert White click here
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The Telegraph: George Forster, Tahiti and a travel article
I followed George Forster’s footsteps (protagonist of my forthcoming book) and wrote an article about it. click here or Download The Telegraph 26.4.2025
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Perspective Magazine: Lessons of History
Here is a little piece I did for Perspective Magazine about the lessons we can learn from history. click here Download Lessons from History – Perspective Aug-Sep 2024
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FOCUS: Article “Dem Universum so nah”
Here is a long article I wrote about stargazing in the Atacama Desert and my visit to ALMA in Chile (which blew my mind). It’s in German as it’s for FOCUS. Download FOCUS Atacama Feb 2024
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Spectator’s Books of the Year 2023
I was asked to pick my favourites for Spectator’s Book of the Year 2023. Here is my choice: View this photo click here for full list
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Times Literary Supplement: North of the Future
The TLS ask writers what they consider what art and literature can be, or do, in times of tension, conflict and destruction … here is my contribution – click here