But, at their best, the writers anthologised here catch something of the spirit of their times, particularly when they adopt the ancient poetic voice of satire.

ECONOMIST: Encapsulating a century in verse

Tengo pulled out his paperback and started reading slowly, in a clear, audible voice, taking two or three breaks along the way to catch his breath.

NEWYORKER: Town of Cats

But voice-over-Internet Protocol services are starting to catch on as consumers get used to the idea of making phone calls over the Internet.

FORBES: Cable Finds Its Voice