Starmer’s brand of whimsy leans to the Roald Dahl/Edward Gorey end of the spectrum, with genuine danger and grief always on the horizon. But as it happens, even seasoned adult readers should find You ...

I am hearing from readers that there may be a movement afoot for me to rename my column because being a fan of Senior Moments makes them feel old. It’s all in perspective, of course. One reader named ...