We Love This Book

	HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

SEARCHING FOR SHUKLA I’ve been fascinated by my name for a long time. It’s not that common. It’s not the John Smith of Londoners-with-parents-from-Kenya-and-the-Middle-East-who-originally-came-from-India, despite what anyone thinks. It’s not that common because a Shukl is a small sect of priests who can marry people. Also, I’m Gujarati and most Shuklas seem to be Punjabi. And Nikesh – my mum and dad insist they invented the word. Except, on Facebook, there are a lot of Nikeshs. Meatspace started with multiple strands of internet addiction/interaction that all came together when I realised their common thread – actually, our Google searches are creepy. One of these strands was my search for other Nikesh Shuklas. READ MORE >

FEATURES

   

WHAT NOT TO DO ON A FIRST DATE Jimmy Rice and Laura Tait are the joint authors of The Best Thing that Never Happened to Me. They share their first        date tips. MORE >

THE MANY FACES OF MARIAN Tim Hall's debut novel recasts Robin Hood as an elemental creature of the forest, but Marian steals the show. Here he charts Marian's changing interpretations in film and literature. MORE >

	BOOK OF THE WEEK

THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO STRESS by Nicola Morgan Another useful and informative guide for teenagers from the author of Blame my Brain. This book deals with the topics that can cause the most stress for teenagers, including exam pressure, bodies that are changing, social media, bullying and relationships. This book is a must-read for all teens but also for those who work with young people or are parents of teenagers. It will put your mind at rest and help you understand your own stressful situations and those of the people around you. It's a fantastic self-help book; Nicola Morgan is non-judgmental, and knowledgeable without being preachy - it’s reassuring to see her personal experiences included. Just the process of reading this book is cathartic but the guidance provided is wonderful.  MORE >