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Celebrating the untold stories of the Windrush Generation

Colin Grant on how the West Indian experience shaped modern Britain, and why we should be able to detach the word 'scandal' from Windrush

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Sara Collins' essential Black History Month playlist
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The conversations that inspired Just Us
Super Thursday is the day more books are published than on any other day of the year

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How to read more, by book prize judges

Brilliant novels for Black History Month

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My favourite things: Ben Bailey-Smith

The rapper, actor, comedian and audiobook star on his lockdown love of yoga and the last album that blew his mind.
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The Cold War's most remarkable female spy

Ben MacIntyre on Agent Sonya, the woman MI5 overlooked for decades, and how he’s created Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s next TV role.
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6 modern poets, chosen by Nikita Gill

The author of new book The Girl and the Goddess shares her favourites on National Poetry Day.

Essential non-fiction for Black History Month

Inspiration for your next read

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Books to help you have a cleaner, happier home

Tired of the mess in your house? These books on deep cleaning, decluttering and minimalism will get you organised in no time.
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Where to start reading Zadie Smith's books

From novels to essay collections, here's our guide to reading the award-winning author's work.
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The best books that celebrate old age

From Bernadine Evaristo to Howard Jacobson, here are some novels with brilliant older characters.

Books everyone is talking about

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In praise of the 'Reset Read'

When you lose your reading momentum, it’s useful to know an author who always gets you back on track. What's yours?
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How the Penguin logo has evolved through the years

It's one of the best known brands in the world, but as Penguin celebrates its 85th birthday, what exactly is the story behind the iconic bird?
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The music authors listen to when they write

Simon Mayo, David Hepworth, Derek Owusu, Helen Cullen and more unplug their ear buds so you can listen, too.

National Poetry Day reads

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Brilliant books for gifting

Author interviews

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Howard Jacobson: 5 books that changed my life

The Booker Prize-winning author on taking refuge in Dickens, bringing Austen to Australia and having a highly disappointing encounter with Philip Roth.
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Nimko Ali's battle to end FGM

The author and activist has outspoken views on nearly everything, but insists she isn't political.
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James Rebanks: 'Don't give up on us'

The author of English Pastoral on the future of farming, and following up his bestselling debut book.

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Exciting must-reads for 2020

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Essays from our authors

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Kerry Hudson on how On the Road changed her life

Jack Kerouac’s Beat classic inspired the Lowborn author to travel from Great Yarmouth library to New York, San Francisco, and around the globe.
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Suicide is not inevitable: we can reduce it to zero

Cheer The F**k Up author Jack Rooke on the model and training that could radically tackle our mental health crisis.
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Johny Pitts on 'An African in Greenland'

The author of Afropean on the book that turned him into a travel writer.

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Tim Peake: Live from the Science Museum, 15th October

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Alicia Garza: The Purpose of Power, 28th October
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Dolly Alderton in conversation, 12th October

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