. . . are you reading now? Deepa Anappara’s gorgeous debut novel Djinn Patrol On The Purple Line. Growing up in India, Anappara worked as a journalist for many years before moving to the UK. She clearly has great knowledge of her motherland, a generous heart, and ability for empathy …...Read More
WHAT BOOK would author Elif Shafak take to a desert island?
The Few were barely out of school, prematurely aged by the awful choice...Kill or be killed
BOOK OF THE WEEK CHURCHILL'S FEW by John Willis (Mensch £18.99, 368 pp) Lying in his bunk bed at North Weald airfield in Essex that summer of 1940, nursing a hangover and alone with his thoughts just before daybreak, Pilot Officer Geoffrey Page struggled with what lay ahead. 'Just another …...Read More
Rich men, diamonds and casual sex were a way of life for Sarah Aspinall's mother
MEMOIR DIAMONDS AT THE LOST AND FOUND by Sarah Aspinall (4th Estate £14.99, 320 pp) Sitting in a Hong Kong restaurant, Sarah Aspinall senses her mother is becoming restless and knows what she must do. Eight-year-old Sarah makes her way to the bar and wedges herself next to a man …...Read More
Coming to a screen near you!
One of the UK’s most successful book festivals is moving online this autumn — bringing more than 60 top speakers from their homes to yours. Henley Literary Festival, which is supported by the Daily Mail, typically brings tens of thousands of visitors to the picturesque Oxfordshire town of Henley-on-Thames. However, …...Read More
Low number of Help-to-Buy homes affected by cladding revealed
The number of unsafe homes bought with Help to Buy loans has been 'grossly underestimated', according to campaigners. Official figures claim that than less than 300 homes covered in unsafe cladding - mainly flats in blocks - were bought using a Help to Buy loan. People who bought homes covered …...Read More
East London house boat that featured in Vogue for sale for £700k
Having appeared in several magazines - including Vogue, World of Interiors and Elle Décor - this unusual home has proved to be the perfect backdrop for plenty of celebrity photoshoots. And if that wasn't enough to make a property stand out, the fact that it is a £700,000 boat in …...Read More
Congress Claims BJP Has Lost Majority In Haryana, To Meet Governor Today
The Congress plans to meet the Haryana Governor today confident that the BJP government in the state no longer has a majority. After days of political uncertainty, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today claimed that the Haryana government has lost its majority and there is a need to impose President's rule. …...Read More
Heatwaves can help maintain a vibrant display all the way through till autumn
We're having a vintage year for roses. The mild winter followed by an April heatwave pushed them into bud more than a month early. Spring drought was a setback, but heavy rain soon restored growth. That resulted in a magnificent and sustained summer display. That main summer flush is now …...Read More
How to switch career at any age - in fact being older can be a real advantage
Age is no barrier to striking out on new employment paths, says career coach Joanna Booty of Metier Career Growth It’s a worrying time for many of us work-wise – but it could be the cue to strike out on a new career path. What’s more, discovers Eimear O’Hagan, being …...Read More
Spicy Prawn Noodles
Serving up style! Comedian Mindy Kaling looks retro chic while cooking in the quaratine's latest at-home fashion staple - the APRON And as we inch our way into fall, entertaining an intimate group of family and friends at home will soon be more comfortable than outdoor dining. Mindy Kaling has …...Read More
