I have a new review up on Shiny New Books today to share with you, and it’s of a collection of essays by the man who’s considered one of the foremost practitioners of the form – Michel de Montaigne.

I’ve read a number of books by and about the great author and he was a fascinating character. His essays are wonderful reading, ranging far and wide over subjects and drawing in inspiration from the classical writers. This new collection from Pushkin Press is a lovely clothbound hardback with a really interesting selection of pieces, all freshly translated by David Coward. The book is a real treat and you can read my full review here.