Emma Brockes

Her ‘living autobiographies’ and novels have earned her legions of fans, but that success was hard won. Deborah Levy talks about stamina, boldness, and finding delight in the details

Spending on costumes and treats has increased, but Britain isn’t showing quite the same commitment or creativity, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

Lucky Loser reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything), says the Guardian journalist Emma Brockes

Dissecting life’s most stressful experience, real life Hitchcock, and joys of a national pumpkin shortage

The former first lady was rolling out her memoir this week – but the biggest plugs were for her gift range, not her husband, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

Trump’s running mate is now trying to put on a civilised face. But that is clashing queasily with his extreme outlook, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

Plus, a Brooklyn prison odd-couple comedy, an accent challenge for two Australians, and alpaca cuts hit the US

A lovable goofball who is happy to cheerlead for his wife, the vice-president of the US? Thank God for Doug Emhoff, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

From the likes of Fox News has come a masterclass in post-debate pretzel logic. Surely the excuses must run out soon, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

This Democratic campaign isn’t about breaking the ‘glass ceiling’. Maybe that’s the best way of beating Trump, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes