There are plenty of books that promise to reinvent the murder mystery genre. Few actually do. Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi (2020) is one of the rare exceptions: a novel that doesn't simply tell a mystery but examines why mysteries work in the first place.

Every month, I tell myself I won't become overly ambitious with my reading plans. And every month… I fail. July was supposed to be the month I tackled a mountain of books that had been sitting on my TBR cart for months. Romance, fantasy, mystery, literary fiction, political science… I somehow convinced myself I could comfortably fit all of them into one month.

It was a whirlwind and fast romance that only lasted a month. We took a module together and had our first conversation after five weeks of stolen glances. We got together 12 days later after what felt like hundreds of hours of getting to know each other. It was the perfect meet-cute origin story.

Photo by Maude Lee Known primarily for his work in advertisements and film compositions, Michael Whittle is an LA-based composer, recognised for his ability to construct a compelling atmosphere across both his commercial and personal projects. Since he was a child, he fostered a strong connection to music after listening to ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls. For him, music is a form of communication that transcends boundaries. ‘Lie To Me So I Will Be Alright’ is reflective of his

Short ribs. Unlimited fries. A top secret location. We didn't know what to expect when we finally got a reservation for the newest restaurant on the London food scene.