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Top 5 books set in rural Canada, chosen by author Tristan Hughes

Top 5 books set in rural Canada, chosen by author Tristan Hughes
Fiction that captures the history, traditions and landscapes of Canada
Labelling toxic masculinity as 'incomprehensible' is a cop out – here's why

Labelling toxic masculinity as 'incomprehensible' is a cop out – here's why
This pharmacy prescribes words and poems to cure your tattered soul

This pharmacy prescribes words and poems to cure your tattered soul
I worked with young offenders for years – positive role models could have changed everything for them
I worked with young offenders for years – positive role models could have changed everything for them
Britain's embrace of Vietnam's 'boat people' is a lesson in how we welcome refugees, 50 years on
Britain's embrace of Vietnam's 'boat people' is a lesson in how we welcome refugees, 50 years on
Activist Munroe Bergdorf: 'We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level'

Activist Munroe Bergdorf: 'We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level'
We ignore 'forgotten' diseases like leprosy at our peril

We ignore 'forgotten' diseases like leprosy at our peril
In Transit by Brigid Brophy review – decades ahead of its time

In Transit by Brigid Brophy review – decades ahead of its time
Bone Horn by Prudence Bussey-Chamberlain review – a gloriously absurd detective story

Bone Horn by Prudence Bussey-Chamberlain review – a gloriously absurd detective story
Top 5 books about food, chosen by Carnivore author K Anis Ahmed

Top 5 books about food, chosen by Carnivore author K Anis Ahmed
The Middle East has been betrayed – but despite everything, there is always hope

The Middle East has been betrayed – but despite everything, there is always hope
Ten years of Penned Up: The inside story of a literary festival for people in prison

Ten years of Penned Up: The inside story of a literary festival for people in prison
Fox by Joyce Carol Oates review – giving voices to victims

Fox by Joyce Carol Oates review – giving voices to victims
I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà review – exploring trauma through cooking

I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà review – exploring trauma through cooking
Eight simple steps to transform the way you listen

Eight simple steps to transform the way you listen
Top 5 crime novels set in Glasgow, chosen by Novak and Mitchell author Andrew Raymond

Top 5 crime novels set in Glasgow, chosen by Novak and Mitchell author Andrew Raymond
Our approach to mental health isn't working – here's what needs to change

Our approach to mental health isn't working – here's what needs to change
Foreign Fruit by Katie Goh review – big ideas, lightly handled

Foreign Fruit by Katie Goh review – big ideas, lightly handled
No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit review – making the case for never giving up hope

No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit review – making the case for never giving up hope
Why Putin's Russia is still haunted by the ghost of Stalin

Why Putin's Russia is still haunted by the ghost of Stalin
Top 5 secrets-won't-stay-hidden thrillers, chosen by bestselling novelist Adele Parks

Top 5 secrets-won't-stay-hidden thrillers, chosen by bestselling novelist Adele Parks
Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs and The Salt Path author Raynor Winn on homelessness and human spirit

Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs and The Salt Path author Raynor Winn on homelessness and human spirit
Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review – big ideas and terrific prose

Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review – big ideas and terrific prose
'Without Big Issue we wouldn't be here today': How Big Issue opened doors for smash hit The Salt Path
