MACHINES LIKE ME by Ian McEwan (Cape £18.99, 320 pp) MACHINES LIKE ME by Ian McEwan (Cape £18.99, 320 pp) Ian McEwan has always been a generous writer to his readers, his novels bulging with big ideas and rich story-telling. Here, though, he almost seems to be channelling the spirit of Mrs Doyle, the persistent … Read more
WHAT BOOK would thriller writer Harlan Coben take to a desert island? By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:29 BST, 4 April 2019 | Updated: 22:29 BST, 4 April 2019 …are you reading now? The Witch Elm by the Irish crime writer Tana French — lyrical, suspenseful, unpredictable. … would you take to a desert island? … Read more
MEMOIR The Impatient Pen by Nicky Haslam (Zuleika £22.99, 240 pp) Well, I thought I ought to give a party for Princess Margaret — in the days when she was sweet — as I felt so upset about the bust-up with Peter Townsend . . . ‘ That was Maureen, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, … Read more
Flaming comet that wiped out an entire civilisation: An extraordinary new book argues the existence of a lost Amazonia in the Americas Graham Hancock argues for the existence of a lost civilisation in the Americas He points to many ancient earthworks in the southern states as signs of life Hancock believes the culture was destroyed about … Read more
Till death us do part — my love for Tony Booth: Fourth wife of Cherie Blair’s father discusses her extraordinary life and the actor’s battle with Alzheimer’s Tony Booth was known for his ‘Jack the Lad’ persona until his death last year The actor married four times and had eight daughters including Cherie Blair His fourth … Read more
MUST READS By Jane Shilling for the Daily Mail Published: 22:05 GMT, 4 April 2019 | Updated: 22:05 GMT, 4 April 2019 EXCEEDING MY BRIEF by Barbara Hosking (Biteback £9.99, 384 pp) EXCEEDING MY BRIEF by Barbara Hosking (Biteback £9.99, 384 pp) Before starting a memoir, it is always entertaining to look at the index, … Read more
Jo and Sarah answer real questions from readers: to put your query, go to beautybible.com Q I’m pregnant and know from past experience that my lower legs and feet swell as the weeks go past, especially when the weather gets warm. It’s uncomfortable and definitely not a good look. Is there anything I can do … Read more
There comes a time in every parent’s life when their child will turn to them and ask the one loaded question that makes them want to reach for the whisky, even if it’s 11am. No, not ‘Where do babies come from?’ – far more fraught than that. In 2019, the most ticklish question of all … Read more
BEAUTY: My new skin saviours By Edwina Ings-chambers For You Magazine Published: 00:03 GMT, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 31 March 2019 From the skin-smoothing sunscreen to the cleanser with groundbreaking ingredients, these six launches really are worth the investment The scrub L’Oréal Paris Smooth Sugars Wake-Up Scrub (£9.99, boots.com) This gives you an … Read more
Fashion: The line-up By Lucy Coghlan For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 31 March 2019 Make a statement in the new season’s stripes Styling: Amanda Bellan Don’t be afraid to mix up stripes. Try pale with bold and keep accessories minimal. Shirt, £69, and Hat, £35, cosstores.com. Jumpsuit, … Read more
‘Reality stars are people too’ By Elizabeth Day for You Magazine Published: 00:02 GMT, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 31 March 2019 Elizabeth wears: Dress, Kitri. Earrings, Ania Haie When I saw the name of a former Love Island contestant trending on Twitter, my first thought was that he had launched a clothing … Read more
Louise Redknapp’s nearest and dearest know she’s in a dark place when they find her at home, curled up on the couch wearing… The Cardigan. It’s multicoloured, with big threads hanging off and reaching past her knees. ‘It’s called the man-repeller,’ she laughs. ‘The kids go, “Mum, you’re wearing The Cardigan. You all right?”’ I’d … Read more
ASK ZELDA: Our relationships expert Zelda West-Meads answers your questions By Zelda West-Meads YOU for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 GMT, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 31 March 2019 If you have a problem, email [email protected]. Zelda reads all your letters but regrets that she cannot answer them all personally My husband … Read more