Newsmakers 2015

Paul Wells on the Canadian prime minister who won over the nation, and then the world—for better or for worse

As we do every year, our writers and columnists take a fond and opinionated look at a year of bests, worsts, and fascinating people

Some of the year’s most notable figures came into prominence for reasons far beyond literary merit

Adele’s ’25’ is the year’s biggest album. And yet Adele the person still remains a mystery, secondary to her art—a rare feat in 2015