Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal review – connections across the Indian diaspora
Saraswati is Gurnaik Johal’s first novel, named for the river goddess, who, following myth, once rippled across Northern…
Wildfire, cheese and buses: Robin Ince’s Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Read more: In the evening, I would sit on the bus, hatching plans with Jo who would patiently…
Don’t believe what people are saying about London
Read more: London, like all cities, is constantly evolving. On the whole, the spirit remains the same: while…
This charity converts shipping containers into homes for homeless people
Read more: “My first unit was sponsored by Rob Del Naja from Massive Attack,” Thompson says. “Lots of…
Top 5 children’s books written in Scots, chosen by Ashley Douglas
Diary o a Wimpy Wean by Thomas Clark For slightly older bairns, this is a hilarious and heartwarming…
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell review – reflections from a hospital bed
Garth Greenwell’s Small Rain garnered worldwide praise on its release last year. Its paperback release should do wonders…
Top 5 historical novels, chosen by best-selling author Lana Kortchik
Lana Kortchik grew up in two opposite corners of the Soviet Union – the Siberian town of Tomsk…
Crewed Mars missions will require a new ascent vehicle
America has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to open the space frontier by initiating a sustained program of human exploration…
Breaking by Mic Wright review – insider insights into right-wing media
The journalist and media critic Mic Wright loves good journalism. As he’s quick to point out in the…
The Edinburgh Fringe was making me feel bleak – until I went on a hunt for joy
Read more: The daytime show is about curiosity and finding beauty when the world can seem so bleak…