He’s not a genius, he’s a very naughty boy! Kierkegaard said, “Geniuses are like thunderstorms. They go against the wind, terrify people, cleanse the air.” Schopenhauer had a different take: “Talent hits the target. Genius hits the target others can’t … <a href="https://bookspodcast.com/helen-lewis-the-genius-myth-the-dangerous-allure-of-rebels-monsters-and-rule-breakers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

Madeleine Pelling – Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment

An authoritative look at recent books that may or may not have shown up on your radar screen. Fiction and non-fiction. Biographies and comic books. Politics and the arts. And quite certainly, no gardening or cookery books. All presented with Tim Haigh’s passion for books and writing. Tim is a widely respected critic, reviewer and broadcaster. Expert without being stuffy, he is noted for the lively intelligence and irreverence he brings to the field.