Fiction: The Good Thief — Hannah Tinti

Non-fiction: Jihad Academy: The Rise of Islamic State — Nicolas Hénin

Memoir: All Who Go Do Not Return — Shulem Deen

History: Caligula: the Corruption of Power — Anthony A. Barrett

Movie: Eye in the Sky — Gavin Hood

TV: The Game — Toby Whithouse, BBC

Not-So-Ancient Inspiration: “The enemy is a very good teacher.” — the Dalai Lama