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The extraordinary story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to hold a pilot's licence

The extraordinary story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to hold a pilot's licence
Despite her her extraordinary life, Bessie Coleman's pioneering story was hidden in plain sight for nearly 100 years
Top 5 children’s books written in Scots, chosen by by author and translator Ashley Douglas

Top 5 children’s books written in Scots, chosen by by author and translator Ashley Douglas
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell review – mortal reflections from a hospital bed

Small Rain by Garth Greenwell review – mortal reflections from a hospital bed
Top 5 historical novels, chosen by best-selling author Lana Kortchik
Top 5 historical novels, chosen by best-selling author Lana Kortchik
Breaking by Mic Wright review – insider insights into the grubby world of right-wing media
Breaking by Mic Wright review – insider insights into the grubby world of right-wing media
Robert Shaw, An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws… by Christopher Shaw Myers review – a vivid family saga

Robert Shaw, An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws… by Christopher Shaw Myers review – a vivid family saga
Top 5 books on Scandinavia, chosen by polar geopolitics expert Elizabeth Buchanan

Top 5 books on Scandinavia, chosen by polar geopolitics expert Elizabeth Buchanan
Use the Words You Have by Kimberly Campanello review – captivating poetic sensibilities

Use the Words You Have by Kimberly Campanello review – captivating poetic sensibilities
The Ha-Ha by Jennifer Dawson review – a spry and contemporary overlooked classic

The Ha-Ha by Jennifer Dawson review – a spry and contemporary overlooked classic
Top 5 holiday romance novels chosen by author Kimberly Campanello

Top 5 holiday romance novels chosen by author Kimberly Campanello
The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney review – an emotionally gripping psychological thriller

The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney review – an emotionally gripping psychological thriller
Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City

Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City
Women were a huge part of the Gold Rush. Why do we never hear about them?

Women were a huge part of the Gold Rush. Why do we never hear about them?
Top 5 spy books for kids, chosen by Cecily Sawyer author Iona Rangeley

Top 5 spy books for kids, chosen by Cecily Sawyer author Iona Rangeley
It's Terrible the Things I Have to Do to Be Me by Philippa Snow review – insights into female celebrity

It's Terrible the Things I Have to Do to Be Me by Philippa Snow review – insights into female celebrity
Moderation by Elaine Castillo review – modern love story falls short

Moderation by Elaine Castillo review – modern love story falls short
Top 5 books for children under eight, chosen by author Truly Johnston

Top 5 books for children under eight, chosen by author Truly Johnston
Ghostroots by ’Pemi Aguda review – visionary stories to soothe and haunt you

Ghostroots by ’Pemi Aguda review – visionary stories to soothe and haunt you
Autobiography of Death by Kim Hyesoon review – defiant poetry

Autobiography of Death by Kim Hyesoon review – defiant poetry
What we can learn from the eerie and mysterious worlds we leave behind

What we can learn from the eerie and mysterious worlds we leave behind
Top 5 books about climate grief, chosen by Aerth author Deborah Tomkins

Top 5 books about climate grief, chosen by Aerth author Deborah Tomkins
I Love You, Byeee by Adam Buxton review – catnip for comedy nerds

I Love You, Byeee by Adam Buxton review – catnip for comedy nerds
Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil by Harry Freedman review – other Dylan books are available

Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil by Harry Freedman review – other Dylan books are available
Top 5 books set in rural Canada, chosen by author Tristan Hughes
