Books
People expect the deep ocean to be filled with monsters. This is what it’s really like

People expect the deep ocean to be filled with monsters. This is what it’s really like
‘Alcohol felt like home to us’: A mother and daughter’s story of alcoholism – and how they overcame it

‘Alcohol felt like home to us’: A mother and daughter’s story of alcoholism – and how they overcame it
Juice by Tim Winton review – asking big questions after the apocalypse

Juice by Tim Winton review – asking big questions after the apocalypse
Top 5 books with a hero, chosen by teacher and author Jack Jackman

Top 5 books with a hero, chosen by teacher and author Jack Jackman
Gliff by Ali Smith review – ingenious and warm anti-establishment storytelling

Gliff by Ali Smith review – ingenious and warm anti-establishment storytelling
Ground by Jadelin Gangbo review – hope for healing amid the wreckage

Ground by Jadelin Gangbo review – hope for healing amid the wreckage
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary: ‘The most important day in history is tomorrow’

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary: ‘The most important day in history is tomorrow’
Top 5 books in rhyme, chosen by children’s author Vicky Cowie

Top 5 books in rhyme, chosen by children’s author Vicky Cowie
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review – creepy tales from the valley

Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review – creepy tales from the valley
Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele review – horror writing of the first order

Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele review – horror writing of the first order
Democracy has left us all with Democratic Fatigue Syndrome. Here’s how to cure it

Democracy has left us all with Democratic Fatigue Syndrome. Here’s how to cure it
Comedian Kate McKinnon: ‘Being yourself is harder than it sounds’

Comedian Kate McKinnon: ‘Being yourself is harder than it sounds’
If Only by Vigdis Hjorth review – a purging of a volatile affair

If Only by Vigdis Hjorth review – a purging of a volatile affair
A Spring of Love by Celia Dale review – disturbances in suburbia

A Spring of Love by Celia Dale review – disturbances in suburbia
Every family has a secret. By uncovering mine, I liberated my grandmother’s sorrowful story

Every family has a secret. By uncovering mine, I liberated my grandmother’s sorrowful story
The Most by Jessica Anthony review – cracks just beneath the surface of an all-American family

The Most by Jessica Anthony review – cracks just beneath the surface of an all-American family
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – a moving testament to the power of music

That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – a moving testament to the power of music
Playground by Richard Powers review – a crafty and deep examination of the state we’re in

Playground by Richard Powers review – a crafty and deep examination of the state we’re in
Top 5 books about poison, chosen by author and biologist Noah Whiteman

Top 5 books about poison, chosen by author and biologist Noah Whiteman
From ancient civilisations to industrial revolutions: How horses shaped the world we live in today
