Lemn Sissay: Foster care, belonging, and snake charming

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Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson

Yrsa really doesn’t intend to kill anyone... but the Cambridge professor sitting opposite her has manipulated her friend and stolen her research. So, when she flicks a bee into his drink, she just thinks he’ll get a nasty little sting... but now he’s dead. And it’s a sweet, sweet ...  Show more

Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie

Did you listen when your gut told you to turn down that job... and did you seize a better opportunity after?What about when you were tired but something told you to go to the party anyway? Did you meet your partner there?Entrepreneur and author Poppy Jamie says there’s no such th ...  Show more

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