Happiness
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‘Must see’ movie: Monkey Man
Dev Patel stars as a revenge-minded man scheming and jabbing his way through a chaotic, highly charged city in India -
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What can Isaac Newton teach us about happiness?
Britain's greatest scientist was also a theologian and a humanist. NMTBP finds out more -
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‘Must read’ book: Cahokia Jazz – Francis Spufford
Murder and mystery in a fictional city in a rich slice of detective noir -
Movie of the year: Maestro
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan’s chemistry Is pitch-perfect in Maestro -
Album of the year: Javelin – Sufjan Stevens
The Detroit indie hero returns to singer/songwriter mode for magnificent, riveting and gorgeous songs of sacrifice -
‘Must read’ book: Prophet Song – Paul Lynch
This year’s Booker Prize novel imagines a fascist Ireland. Yes, it can happen anywhere -
Classic album covers : Smash Song Hits – Rodgers and Hart
Not so much a Classic Album cover, more the story of the invention of a whole new genre -
It’s never too late to try……Archery
Think it's all about Robin Hood and his longbow or shooting at apples on people's heads? Think again -
‘Must see’ movie: May December
Wickedly funny yet really unsettling, May December walks a tonal tightrope with compelling style -
Classic album covers: Purple Rain – Prince
Sound and vision: Prince and The Revolution's Purple Rain -
Listen to this! Black Bayou – Robert Finley
Late-blooming Southern troubadour’s bawdy, swamp-infused fourth album is his best -
‘Must read’ book: Bournville – Jonathan Coe
The changing face of postwar Britain is brilliantly captured by Jonathan Coe -
A journey for your soul
Not just a walkn the Camino is a life-changing escapade, a historical voyage, and a global gathering all rolled into one. How can you ... -
It’s never too late to try … walking the Camino
In the first of a two-part series, NMTBP explores the tradition behind a journey for the body and soul -
Gravesite tourism
Monuments to the dead may not be everyone's cuppa when it comes to tourist attractions but tell that to fans of Elvis Presley or ...
