Our columnist Jason Goodwin shares the books that have entertained and enlightened him this year.
From time to time, I’m asked to give a talk and I always say yes, because writing is lonely and it’s nice to be in a room full of people, especially when they might want to hear what you have to say. Strangers usually give you the benefit of the doubt. I once did a book tour in America accompanied by my son and, as I entertained the good people of Jackson or San…
