Autumn by Karl Ove Knausgaard – digested read
John Crace cuts the Norwegian author’s letter explaining the world to his unborn daughter
Why we fell for clean eating
The long read: The oh-so-Instagrammable food movement has been thoroughly debunked – but it shows no signs of going away. The real question is why we were so desperate to believe it
Sales of mind, body, spirit books boom in UK amid ‘mindfulness mega-trend’
While fewer titles are selling in other genres, reading that offers a path to spiritual growth has risen 13% in 2017
How to stand the test of time as an artist
The most enduring works are made with heartfelt intent, says Ryan Holiday, not to mention a lot of hard work
Taboo-busting sex guide offers advice to Muslim women seeking fulfilling love lives
The Muslimah Sex Manual: A Halal Guide to Mind Blowing Sex is praised for empowering women
As a Brit, US healthcare astonishes me – it’s not a human right, but a privilege
The Yes Minister writer explains how his horror at how the US – and potentially the UK – treats the sick grew into the tale of a hospital run by a casino manager
David Mitchell: what my son’s autism has taught me
‘Hurry!’ came the advice following diagnosis. ‘Save your child from autism before it’s too late!’ But how do you save your child from something when you don’t know what that something is?
Howard Jacobson: ‘My personal trainer has me doing tai chi’
I’m a soaring crane, or a tiger sharpening my claws on the living room carpet
‘I should feel pleased the fast is having the desired effects but my life is boring’
In an extract from her new book Wellmania, Guardian Australia columnist Brigid Delaney recalls the agony – and unfortunate side effects – of a 15-day fast
Is there any way to avoid writer’s butt?
Writing novels full-time and snacking in a sedentary position is surefire way of seeing your rear end expand. So what are authors’ best tips for keeping trim?