Entertainment
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‘Must see’ movie – Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
In the sequel, the band gets back together with a little help from some friends -
Classic album covers: Surrealistic Pillow – Jefferson Airplane
Nearly sixty years later, the album cover remains one of the most recognisable and celebrated images of 1960s rock -
‘Must read’ book: Not Quite Dead Yet – Holly Jackson
Jet Mason has seven days to solve a murder - her own -
Listen to this! Tennessee Lightning – Ashley Monroe
A deeply personal, genre-spanning statement from an artist reclaiming her voice -
‘Must read’ book: Table For Two – Amor Towles
Towles delights with six sophisticated short stories and a noirish novella -
Album of the Year: Patterns in Repeat – Laura Marling
A tender exploration of motherhood, memory, and the cycles of life, woven with quiet intimacy and lyrical depth -
‘Must see’ movie: Conclave
Papal politics take an unholy turn in this clever thriller that must surely feature strongly in next March's Oscars -
Listen to this! Beneath The Neon Glow – Elles Bailey
Bailey's transcendent new album is packed with feeling -
‘Must read’ book: Precipice – Robert Harris
A tale of infatuation and detection set in England at the outset of the Great War -
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Classic album covers: Cheap Thrills – Big Brother and the Holding Company
A cultural touchstone, symbolic of the 1960s psychedelic movement -
Listen to this! Across the River of Stars – Beachwood Sparks
Beachwood Sparks hit the cosmic canyon touchpoints and beyond on their short but sweet return to recording -
Classic Album Covers : Breakfast in America – Supertramp
Great concept, design and execution, but really it's Kate Murtagh’s advancing years that are key to the cover’s success -
‘Must read’ book: Help Wanted – Adelle Waldman
At a big-box retailer in upstate New York, a team of workers is energised by a secret plan -
Listen to this! Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free – Bonny Light Horseman
A life-improving, morale-restoring, expansive third album from this modern folk trio -
‘Must see’ movie: Fly Me To The Moon
A movie that wears its heart on its sleeve and is a rocketship ride of a rom-com -
Classic album covers: The Velvet Underground & Nico
The story behind the most famous banana in the world -
‘Must read’ book: James – Percival Everett
Everett’s magnificent take on Huckleberry Finn upends Mark Twain’s world
