Fish curry By James And Paul Anderson Published: 00:03 GMT, 8 March 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 8 March 2020 The running theme through our book is that we aren’t keen on fish; however, we’re also endless adventurers so will give anything a go once. We’re firm believers in the fact that you can’t say … Read more
OUT OF DARKNESS, SHINING LIGHT by Petina Gappah (Faber £16.99, 320pp) Set after the death of Victorian explorer David Livingstone, Petina Gappah’s novel is part of a trend for putting history’s supposed bit-part players centre-stage. Incredibly, Livingstone’s African retinue trekked across the continent so that his body could be buried in Britain. Gappah fictionalises two … Read more
Melbourne has a laidback vibe, fantastic food and a thriving music and cultural scene. Combine that with beaches and mountains within striking distance, it’s not difficult to see why it is such a magnet for tourists. Here is how to see the city in just 48 hours. Coolest spot: The Melbourne skyline looks special at dusk … Read more
MUST READS By Jane Shilling for the Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 00:16 GMT, 21 February 2020 THE ADVENTURES OF MAUD WEST by Susannah Stapleton (Picador £9.99, 320pp) There is no shortage of female detectives in fiction, from Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple to Dorothy L. Sayers’ Harriet Vane. But had … Read more
Lemon Chicken with Orzo By James And Paul Anderson Published: 00:03 GMT, 8 March 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 8 March 2020 We get asked a lot what we make when we just ‘can’t be bothered’ and, honestly, that feeling occurs more often than you might think. Finding recipes and trying new things will always … Read more
PICTURE THIS By Ciara Dossett For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 00:16 GMT, 21 February 2020 THE SKY ATLAS by Edward Brooke-Hitching (S&S £25, 256pp) THE SKY ATLAS by Edward Brooke-Hitching (S&S £25, 256pp) Combining myth and science, this breathtaking book explores our obsession with the sky. It’s packed … Read more
CRIME By Geoffrey Wansell for the Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 00:17 GMT, 21 February 2020 THE GUEST LIST by Lucy Foley (HarperCollins £12.99, 384pp) Foley burst on to the crime scene with her debut The Hunting Party last year, and this second outing confirms her exceptional talent. The premise … Read more
CONTEMPORARY By Sara Lawrence for the Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 00:17 GMT, 21 February 2020 TOPICS OF CONVERSATION by Miranda Popkey (Serpents Tail £14.99, 224pp) This is a fascinating character study in which we catch up with our protagonist at various points in her life. From insecure student to … Read more
QUICK READS By Sally Morris for the Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 00:18 GMT, 21 February 2020 We’re all rushed for time these days, but even so, the fact that one in three people in the UK doesn’t regularly read for pleasure is a shock. And research shows that one … Read more
Smoky fish gratin By Dr Michael Mosley Published: 00:01 GMT, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 15 March 2020 A simple, creamy fish pie with lots of flavour and a crispy topping – comfort food rich in omega-3. If you can’t get hold of a wholegrain sourdough loaf, use any wholegrain loaf or sourdough … Read more