Plot Twist

Broaden your perspective with our weekly culture newsletter. The books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to: they all matter, and not just because they ought to be enjoyable. Culture is how we see the world—and the arts are ever-more entwined with politics. Each week our correspondents unpick these links, sharing recommendations and insights from their reporting. They spotlight important authors and performers, and tell you about the works of art and stories they love—and the ones they don’t.