'He has been arrested in the past and upon his release, he has cheerfully persisted in his activism. His courage is exemplary.’

@lucyjpop investigates Zargana, the renowned Burmese satirist recently arrested as part of a widespread military crackdown.

https://literaryreview.co.uk/zargana-2

A new biography of the archaeologist and explorer Charles Masson provides a 'tale of intrigue, espionage, blackmail, disguise, rebellion, treasure and the discovery of lost civilisations', says @BijanOmrani.

https://literaryreview.co.uk/our-man-in-kabul

'Intellect and sensuality commingle in most, whether they are about a recalcitrant schoolgirl or an ice princess.'

@MirandaFrance1 reviews 'Medusa's Ankles', a new selection of A S Byatt's short fiction.

https://literaryreview.co.uk/expect-the-unexpected