From a bear who stockpiles dreams to a sisterhood of knights via a tiger sea captain, our critics pick their favourite titles for children and young adults
A celebration of dance music, a homage to the Cure, a deep dive into Black punk and more
The 50 best TV shows of 2023: No 9 – The Sixth Commandment
This flawless drama sees Timothy Spall put in the best performance of his career. It is a masterclass in respectful true-crime TV that rewrites the rules of the entire genre
Five of the best translated novels of 2023
Javier Marías’s final book, a love affair in 1980s East Berlin, reincarnation in France, a story of obsession and a South Korean romp
The rise of Madonna, Barbra Streisand in her own words, plus the stormy relationship of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor are among this year’s highlights
The 50 best TV shows of 2023: No 10 – Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
This unforgettable history of the Troubles is the documentary series of the year. The astonishing, soul-baring interviews are both a warning call, and a beacon of hope
Best children’s books of 2023
Dream-seeking bears, a pancake-making lion, an ingenious guide to rewilding and more
