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HAY FESTIVAL PREVIEW Hay Festival, which began on Thursday, is a week-and-a-half of literary events in the beautiful town of Hay. There is something for everyone - from serious literary discussions to children's activities, comedy and music, and most tickets are under £10. You can see the full programme and book tickets here but check out our picks for what's on in the first half of the festival. Highlights include Cressida Cowell, Henry Winkler, Nick Harkaway, Richard Dawkins, Cassandra Clare and Stephen Fry - and that's just what's on tomorrow.   READ MORE >

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TOP FIVE: BOOKS ABOUT FOOD Martine Bailey, author of An Appetite for Violets, tells us about her favourite books about food. MORE >

FORENSICS: FACT VS FICTION Dr Kelly Sheridan, a forensic scientist and speaker at this year's Crime Story Festival, tells us the truth about forensic science. MORE >

	BOOK OF THE WEEK

NO HARM CAN COME TO A GOOD MAN by James Smythe A great title and a powerful and disturbing read. Laurence Walker is living the American dream. He has married his college sweetheart and returned to live in her hometown. A good man, solid and dependable, with apple-pie values, Laurence is tipped to become the next president. ClearVista is in the prediction business - it's a sophisticated algorithm with a phone app that simplifies daily living and helps decision making. Laurence's campaign team commission a prediction and the answer is the beginning of a nightmare. This is a highly original story that will make you think. MORE >

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