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‘Unexpressed emotions will never die’: in Signs of Damage, Diana Reid explores the depths of the unconscious

‘Unexpressed emotions will never die’: in Signs of Damage, Diana Reid explores the depths of the unconscious

Tombe’s name resonates with the darkness of the ice house, which may have held corpses, and his presence triggers sexual jealousy within the group, though Sam, immune to his charms, notes his complete lack of self doubt and the “mocking edge” of his charisma.

Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld is moving, witty and achingly real

Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld is moving, witty and achingly real

But Sittenfeld gently reminds us that, considering the chaotic past decade, where death, catastrophe and complex political issues have dominated American lives, fear and anxiety are an entirely reasonable emotional response.

Compendium of the Occult by Liz Williams is a rich and appealing history

Compendium of the Occult by Liz Williams is a rich and appealing history

Looking at western occult traditions from ancient times to the present day, the book explores how human societies have sought power, protection and insight from gods and stars, spells and amulets, sacred places and seductively enigmatic organisations.

Liberal societies are under siege from authoritarians and extreme capitalism. But ‘self-help for liberals’ won’t fix us

Liberal societies are under siege from authoritarians and extreme capitalism. But ‘self-help for liberals’ won’t fix us

Equally disappointing – but in line with its origins in Rawls’ ideas – Lefebvre at no point asks liberals to reflect on the legitimacy of the repressive powers of the state, the police, national borders or the prison system.