

Melanie McDonagh is a columnist, arts critic and feature writer. She covers art exhibitions and also does some leader writing, interviews and occasional beauty/fragrance features.
Melanie McDonagh is a columnist, arts critic and feature writer. She covers art exhibitions and also does some leader writing, interviews and occasional beauty/fragrance features.

JK Rowling has reviewed Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, which is published on her website. Here are some of the best bits

Interestingly for one who takes a woman-first approach, this memoir is dominated by a man

Holiday diplomacy is an exercise in soft power, so let’s make the most of this

We’re talking about the lightest fragrance of all...lots and lots of it

No, you can't get married when you're sixteen. And even if you could, 'love' shouldn't bestow you with the franchise.

In recent years successive governments have sought to close down free speech. If we are to avoid the enslavement of our thoughts, it’s time to heed the wisdom of the ancients