NEWS / BOOKS
Coming Up: What’s on This Month
In our round-up of noteworthy new books and dates for your diary, we look at what’s happening in January, with a spotlight on optimism, the UK’s bird population and how to live like a philosopher.
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The Bright Side: Radical Climate Optimism
An ambitious Victorian megaproject could inspire climate re-engineering, but research is needed now, argues Sumit Paul-Choudhury, former editor-in-chief of New Scientist.
Self-Care for Winter: Infuse Your Day with Colour
In this extract from her new book, Suzy Reading suggests some simple ways to spark seasonal joy and draw more precious winter light and colour into your life.
The Nervous System Reset: How to live in the now
In her new book, Jessica Maguire explores how to read our internal thermostat settings and deploy the most appropriate tools to remain in balance.
Lapsi Recipe | Sweet Gujarati Dish
Chetna Makan’s lapsi recipe is rich and moreish. It uses a clever swap that makes it quicker to cook than more traditional versions of this Gujarati dish.
Chana Madra | Chickpea Yogurt Curry
A refreshingly light – and simple – recipe for chana madra, a chickpea and yogurt curry. From Chetna Makan’s new book, Easy Indian Vegetarian.
The Imposter Cure: How to Break Free
Imposter syndrome is based on feelings of fear, but you need to add other information to the mix if you want to see what’s actually going on, writes Dr Jessamy Hibberd.
The Book of Chai: Recipes & Ritual
Chai wakes India up and keeps her people going, writes Mira Manek in her new book. In this exclusive extract, she shares nourishing spice blends for the perfect cup of chai.
Carrot & Yogurt Brunch Cake Recipe
Clever with veg: Carrots, oats and Greek yogurt take centre stage in this wonderfully fresh-tasting brunch loaf recipe from one of the master bakers at Higgidy.
Simple Panzanella Salad Recipe
One-pan wonder: This fuss-free recipe is packed with fresh seasonal vegetables and cooked in a single roasting tin, so there’s very little washing up to do.
