Happiness
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‘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 -
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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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It’s never too late to try … paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboarding combines adventure and exercise in the great outdoors. Give it a go! -
Magnificent 7 … quirky places to stay on holiday
Hotels are so old hat! These places are much more exciting... -
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 -
‘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 -
The pursuit of happiness
What makes people happy in some countries may surprise or even shock you. Some cultures even believe that pursuing happiness is bad -
The world’s best hikes: a journey through nature’s wonders
Pack your hiking boots and start planning your next adventure on one of these remarkable trails -
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 -
Magnificent 7 … UK road trips
From Scotland’s North Coast 500 to the Norfolk Coast, this is NMTBP’s ultimate guide to the best road trips in the UK
