John Powers

Eley Williams tells the story of two word-mad characters who work for the same dictionary publisher 120 years apart. This novel is perfect for anyone who loves puns, crosswords and witty writing.

'Elizabeth Is Missing' is a new television film on PBS' Masterpiece channel that stars Glenda Jackson as a woman battling dementia.

Critic-at-large John Powers gives us his list of the books, films, and TV shows that helped get him through 2020.