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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'?
To the Salvation Army, I am now a porn purchaser – but it was a case of mistaken identity

To the Salvation Army, I am now a porn purchaser – but it was a case of mistaken identity
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
The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature

The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature
Top 5 books on understanding the real China, chosen by Wish Lanterns author Alec Ash

Top 5 books on understanding the real China, chosen by Wish Lanterns author Alec Ash
'Small is beautiful': How independent bookshops plan to survive – and thrive – in 'volatile' times

'Small is beautiful': How independent bookshops plan to survive – and thrive – in 'volatile' times
5 books to read about women confronting racism, selected by author and comedian Njambi McGrath

5 books to read about women confronting racism, selected by author and comedian Njambi McGrath
War Horse author Michael Morpurgo warns cost of living crisis is denying kids the 'right to read'

War Horse author Michael Morpurgo warns cost of living crisis is denying kids the 'right to read'
Henry Winkler on Happy Days, dyslexia and why he'll always love The Fonz: 'I'm grateful'

Henry Winkler on Happy Days, dyslexia and why he'll always love The Fonz: 'I'm grateful'
An ultimate guide to the best books of 2023 – as chosen by esteemed Big Issue critics

An ultimate guide to the best books of 2023 – as chosen by esteemed Big Issue critics
Artist and poet Chris Bird: My art is an attempt to create hope and beauty in the everyday

Artist and poet Chris Bird: My art is an attempt to create hope and beauty in the everyday
Illustrator Oliver Jeffers shares advice for Big Issue's Christmas Kids Cover Competition: 'We're all artists'

Illustrator Oliver Jeffers shares advice for Big Issue's Christmas Kids Cover Competition: 'We're all artists'
Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids

Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids
How The Specials and 2 Tone empowered a generation to believe in a multicultural future

How The Specials and 2 Tone empowered a generation to believe in a multicultural future
How Lonely Planet sparked a travel revolution: 'It's a good thing to go places'

How Lonely Planet sparked a travel revolution: 'It's a good thing to go places'
Pulp star Nick Banks explains how Jarvis Cocker incident with Michael Jackson changed everything
