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The Course of the Heart by M John Harrison review – imbued with mystery and the occult
Books

The Course of the Heart by M John Harrison review – imbued with mystery and the occult

Harrison’s prose is so enchanting that readers will find themselves rapt in awe even as the answers evade them
Ruth by Kate Riley review – a refreshing new author to watch
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Ruth by Kate Riley review – a refreshing new author to watch

Top 5 children’s books to inspire awe for our universe, chosen by Chloe Savage
Children’s books

Top 5 children’s books to inspire awe for our universe, chosen by Chloe Savage

Top Stories

Poet Rowan McCabe didn’t know his neighbours. So he went door to door writing poems for them
Poetry

Poet Rowan McCabe didn’t know his neighbours. So he went door to door writing poems for them

Comedy Samurai by Larry Charles review – the joyous, painful business of making people laugh
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Comedy Samurai by Larry Charles review – the joyous, painful business of making people laugh

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty

Reviews

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Ruth by Kate Riley review – a refreshing new author to watch
Books

Ruth by Kate Riley review – a refreshing new author to watch

The Course of the Heart by M John Harrison review – imbued with mystery and the occult
Books

The Course of the Heart by M John Harrison review – imbued with mystery and the occult

Bless Me Father by Kevin Rowland review – Dexys lynchpin bares his sensitive soul
Books

Bless Me Father by Kevin Rowland review – Dexys lynchpin bares his sensitive soul

Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal review – connections across the Indian diaspora
Books

Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal review – connections across the Indian diaspora

Top 5 books

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Top 5 children’s books to inspire awe for our universe, chosen by Chloe Savage
Children’s books

Top 5 children’s books to inspire awe for our universe, chosen by Chloe Savage

Top 5 books set in theatres, chosen by playwright Edward Carey
Books

Top 5 books set in theatres, chosen by playwright Edward Carey

Top 5 creepy noir novels, chosen by psychological thriller author Lily Samson
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Top 5 creepy noir novels, chosen by psychological thriller author Lily Samson

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 
Books

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 

Author essays

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The strange harmony of music, maths and science should be part of every school curriculum
Music

The strange harmony of music, maths and science should be part of every school curriculum

What distinguishes music above all else is its power to shape how we feel
Why I cut ties with my alcoholic dad
Addiction

Why I cut ties with my alcoholic dad

How did Agatha Christie get poisons and obscure medicines so right?
Books

How did Agatha Christie get poisons and obscure medicines so right?