There is a particular kind of British fantasy that returns every late summer: not a villa in the sun or a cottage with roses round the door, but a slower life measured in locks, towpaths and kettles boiling on a small stove.
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Susanna Clarke’s strange, beautiful novel takes place in a seemingly endless house filled with enormous halls, statues, staircases and the ever-present sea.
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East Lothian may be changing, but perhaps its greatest attraction is that it still feels like somewhere with a story of its own.
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For years my reading life revolved almost entirely around young adult fiction. I loved discovering new coming-of-age stories, recommending hidden
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A Fresh Take on Modern Relationships Some novels hook you with dramatic twists, while others succeed because they ask one
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Food for Thought Nutrition books can often feel preachy or packed with impossible advice, but Ultra-Processed People takes a refreshingly
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