Books

The Gates Foundation and its ‘philanthrocapitalists’ should worry us

The White Road chronicles a history of men obsessed with porcelain

Mark Towhey had a unique view of one of the most notorious moments in the Rob Ford scandal. Here’s what happened behind the scenes.

Ford’s behaviour drew staff into his family life—at times into its most intimate moments, Mark Towhey reveals in an excerpt from his new book

From 2015: Rob Ford’s former chief of staff breaks his silence on what really went on in the mayor’s office

Mitchell Gauvin’s debut novel tells a literary joke. And it’s a pretty funny one.

Jeanette Winterson is one of a star cast ready to celebrate Shakespeare through cover stories

A historian warns that what killed millions in the mid-20th century—the destruction of states—is loose again

Superforecasting offers a vigorous argument for common sense

A majestic and defiant book from the singer, actress and model