RUTH AYLETT recommends two anthologies: one that bears witness to refugee and immigrant experiences, and the other to our political relationship to water
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SETH SANDRONSKY appreciates a fresh take on a 100-year-old novel that helps to contextualise the current moment of conspicuous wealth, waste and climate chaos
A no-nonsense ex-Garda female cop, Scandi-noir’s newest flawed hero, the lure of Aussie gold, and unexpected decency in Silicon valley
JAN WOOLF doubts that soft-core musical is the best way to transmit an important story of heroism and resistance
Reviews of Ella Fitzgerald, My Morning Jacket, and Toria Wooff
GORDON PARSONS admires a version of Marlowe’s grim tragedy that strips it down to its gay essentials
When Cassy’s father fails to connect with his daughter — and misses out on
an evening in the Bitter End — a stranger’s self-mocking charm brings seething resentment.
The Fascinating Adventures of Little Bee
Beans On Toast
BEANS ON TOAST, otherwise known as Jay McAllister, with his catchy alt-folk tunes, has carved out for himself a career of a bit of a north-east London folk hero. But now he’s writing songs for a different type of audience.
His latest studio album, The Adventures of Little Bee, is a bit of a unique one. Bringing some new friends on board — nurse Jaime Adamsfield and teacher Lily Adamsfield, and with help from the animated Little Bee — they have written and illustrated a collection of 10 short stories and songs for kids.
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