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I wouldn't exist if not for a gruesome mass murder in 1905 – we owe our lives to chance and chaos

I wouldn't exist if not for a gruesome mass murder in 1905 – we owe our lives to chance and chaos
Top 5 books about the ocean, chosen by Deep Water author James Bradley

Top 5 books about the ocean, chosen by Deep Water author James Bradley
Where have all the rural voices gone from English fiction?

Where have all the rural voices gone from English fiction?
Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel review – a depth of feeling like a punch to the guts

Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel review – a depth of feeling like a punch to the guts
Clear by Carys Davies review – a wonderful, poetic reminder that no man is an island

Clear by Carys Davies review – a wonderful, poetic reminder that no man is an island
Top 5 books about early modern witchcraft, chosen by author Ramie Targoff

Top 5 books about early modern witchcraft, chosen by author Ramie Targoff
Why walking is such a great way to see, sense and stake a claim in the world

Why walking is such a great way to see, sense and stake a claim in the world
The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic

The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic
Top 5 books inspired by folklore, chosen by Scottish novelist LA MacRae

Top 5 books inspired by folklore, chosen by Scottish novelist LA MacRae
Pulp's This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight

Pulp's This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight
Did you know the Irish language has at least 20 words for 'hole'?

Did you know the Irish language has at least 20 words for 'hole'?
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid review – the alienation of campus life

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid review – the alienation of campus life
My Heavenly Favourite by Lucas Rijneveld review – a nightmarish vision of abuse

My Heavenly Favourite by Lucas Rijneveld review – a nightmarish vision of abuse
Top 5 most important children's books, selected by The School of Life

Top 5 most important children's books, selected by The School of Life
Advantages of Age and the taboo-busting power of intentional living

Advantages of Age and the taboo-busting power of intentional living
Top 5 most accessible economics books, chosen by politician and author Andrew Leigh

Top 5 most accessible economics books, chosen by politician and author Andrew Leigh
The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler review – the mammoth risks of playing God with nature

The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler review – the mammoth risks of playing God with nature
Your Utopia by Bora Chung review – finding poignancy in speculative fiction

Your Utopia by Bora Chung review – finding poignancy in speculative fiction
Family Politics by John O'Farrell review – a plea to engage with those whose views we abhor

Family Politics by John O'Farrell review – a plea to engage with those whose views we abhor
Top 5 books with magical creatures, chosen by best-selling author Alex Bell
