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Books
Mario Vargas Llosa was shaped by authoritarianism
The Peruvian novelist and liberal died on April 13th, aged 89
A celebrated novelist grapples with “Moby-Dick”
Xiaolu Guo, a fisherman’s daughter, reimagines the whaling epic with added Taoism
Bill v Melinda Gates: whose memoir should you read?
The battle of the billionaire books
Too many adults are absolutely clueless
Need to change a tyre or file your taxes? In America, “adulting” courses can help
Nvidia and Jensen Huang are a study in contradictions
What makes them tick?
Pronouns have become extremely divisive
These short words are at the centre of a big political debate
Television and film
The success of “LOL: Last One Laughing” is no joke
It is a rare comedy show that has gone global
What to watch this weekend
With a little help from your friends
Feral teen “Minecraft Movie” fans might just be a good sign
These days it is unusual to see a crowd of teenagers at the cinema
The six best films about financial turmoil
Watch these titles when you can no longer watch the ticker
Are hits like “Adolescence” good or bad for Britain?
Commissions by streaming services are a mixed blessing for British production companies
“G20”, a rollicking new film, evokes an old ideal of America
It is outlandish in more ways than intended
The arts
A century on, Art Deco is as stylish as ever
Minimalist furniture is out; opulent interiors are in
Would you turn your home into a museum?
The recently renovated Frick Collection is a testament to a bygone era
Why the art market is growing more friendly to crypto
Everyone wins: buyers avoid taxes, and auction houses make money
The Louvre is hosting its first fashion exhibition
There is more to it than meets the eye
Why auction houses are turning to private sales
Customers want instant gratification. Sellers want price control
Fashion photography is in vogue
Museums and collectors now want what were once panned as commercial images for their walls
Food
What does space miso taste like?
It should make the diets of astronauts more interesting
Why everyone is harping on about Guinness
How the Irish stout has drafted in new fans
Caviar is the internet’s favourite indulgence
Russian tsars loved it. Now TikTok does, too
The Michelin Guide is no longer the only tastemaker in town
How is it adapting to changing eating habits?
Pableaux Johnson, peerless host and chronicler of New Orleans
The photographer, cook and food writer died on January 26th, aged 59
Tofu: never judge a food by its political reputation
Think outside the white plastic box. Here is a carnivore’s guide to tofu
Music
Is there anything left to learn about The Beatles?
The famous band has been amply covered. But analysing one friendship offers new insights
Live music seems recession-proof. Thank ticket scalpers
When demand softens, the secondary market absorbs the pain
A new kind of Brazilian music is poised for a global boom
Bossa nova and samba are out. Funk is in
Why are live albums back in fashion?
Hitmakers including Niall Horan, Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran have released them
Why are pop singers popping up in films?
Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez both appear in Oscar-nominated movies
Spotify’s playlists have altered the music industry in unexpected ways
A critical assessment of the Swedish streaming giant’s musical legacy
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An old, leisurely way to watch television drama is back in vogue
On binge-watching v stinge-watching
Culture
A celebrated novelist grapples with “Moby-Dick”
Xiaolu Guo, a fisherman’s daughter, reimagines the whaling epic with added Taoism
Culture
The success of “LOL: Last One Laughing” is no joke
It is a rare comedy show that has gone global
Britain
Are hits like “Adolescence” good or bad for Britain?
Commissions by streaming services are a mixed blessing for British production companies
Culture
A century on, Art Deco is as stylish as ever
Minimalist furniture is out; opulent interiors are in
Culture
Feral teen “Minecraft Movie” fans might just be a good sign
These days it is unusual to see a crowd of teenagers at the cinema
Culture
The six best films about financial turmoil
Watch these titles when you can no longer watch the ticker
Culture
Pronouns have become extremely divisive
These short words are at the centre of a big political debate
Culture
Why you should believe in God. Or Allah. (But not Baal)
Ross Douthat believes everyone should believe. Readers may have doubts