The best of the long read in 2024

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the yearNicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread knowledge – but his true legacy is a total remaking of the way Britain eatsSign up to the long read weekly email here, and find our podcasts hereShow your support for the Guardian’s open, independent journalism in 2024 and beyond, including the long read Continue reading...