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READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: Chasing Autographs
Adam Andrusier pens an eclectic memoir of his time as an autograph dealer
Books THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
Matthew Kneale is the award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction including English Passengers which won the Whitbread Book Award. His latest book is The Rome Plague Diaries published by Atlantic Books (£14.99)
August Fiction
John Boyne pokes fun at trigger happy tweeters and “cancel culture” with his latest effort
HOW TO find peace ANYTIME, ANYPLACE
Meditation is simpler than it sounds. Follow these directions from a sceptic who tried and liked it
TRAPPED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
His air-supply cord severed, commercial diver Chris Lemons had minutes to live
FAST FOOD WAS OUR LOVE LANGUAGE
In his short, difficult life, a greasy meal and a soda were a balm for my father. Every time I eat a chicken nugget, I feel close to him once again
Women And HEART DISEASE
Heart disease is a real risk for women yet its threat remains under the radar
Toyah Willcox I REMEMBER…
Toyah Willcox (63) is an English musician, actress and TV presenter. From fronting a band to releasing solo music, there is little that she hasn't done across a four-decade career
Sir Derek Jacobi On Lockdown, Literature And The Love Of His Life
The lively legend of stage and screen, Sir Derek Jacobi, opens up about the beginnigs of his career, the meaninglessness of awards and meeting his now-husband, Richard Clifford
The Promise Of Intermittent Fasting
A popular diet trend works well for many weight watchers, and the benefits might extend beyond your waistline
If I Ruled The World Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21stcentury yoga and intersectional identity. Her new book,YOKE: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, is out this month
Choices, Choices...
Amidst a return to so-called normality, Olly Mann finds that less choice really is more
13 Warning Signs Of Dementia
A guide to 13 symptons you should never ignore
How To Financially Recover From Lockdown
Andy Webb on keeping your spending habits in check now that we are out of lockdown
READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: Remembering Amy
Tyler James, who lived with Amy Winehouse for many years, recounts how the media hounded his best friend
July Fiction
Mark Billingham returns with a compelling whodunit that takes Alice down the rabbit hole
Books: THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
Actor Stephen Mangan, 53, has starred in small-screen classics Green Wing, Episodes and Dirk Gently. His first children’s book, Escape the Rooms, illustrated by Anita Mangan, is published on June 10 (Scholastic)
CAVIAR CONS
When Russian caviar prices soared in the mid-2000s, a tiny town in the US Midwest experienced a clash of cultures, and laws
My Britain: Bristol
“All the serious bands, all the punks, came from Bristol” - Roland Orzabal of Tears For Fears
Harp Seal Nursery
Atlantic seal pups depend on this beautiful world of ice off Canada’s Magdalen Islands
Do You Read Me?
This month Olly Mann is excited to embark upon realising a life-long dream
EXTRAS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Some of the finest ex-military heroes are forging new careers as movie extras, and turning their expertise into first-rate entertainment
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: I REMEMBER…
Flamboyant British TV star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is best known for the home improvement hit, Changing Rooms. Here, he looks back on his childhood and career
GOLDEN YEARS
My mum’s 80th birthday tattoo is just the latest example of her wild, newfound independence
HOW WE SOLVED COVID
Experts the world over came together to create a vaccine in record speed. What does that mean for other health concerns?
Mads Mikkelsen:“Sometimes You Just Want To Go Out Sword In Hand”
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, 55, might be the ultimate proof that it takes a good guy to play a really bad one. The king of the on-screen villain talks dance, booze and his most famous roles
READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: The Beautiful Game
Dreams come true in a memoir from the “voice of football”
‘CONTROL FREAK'
‘Control Freak’ is available in paperback and e-book from Amazon.co.uk, paperback available from Waterstones, W.H. Smith, Foyles.co.uk, Brownsbfs.co.uk or directly from Pegasuspublishers.com from £8.99.
BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
Axel Scheffler is an award-winning illustrator, best known for his work on children’s books. Pip and Posy, based on picture books illustrated by Axel, goes out on Channel 5’s Milkshake! and Sky Kids On Demand
The Healing Power Of Medicinal Mushrooms
When you think of valuable mushrooms, you might think of gourmet truffles or posh porcini, but mushrooms are more than just a risotto filling