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Michelle Obama shares the simple way she starts every day, that makes her feel positive even if she's in a slump - and it doesn't take up too much time.

The ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ first edition was purchased for £10 in 1997

An aspiring young artist’s journey makes for a critique of the art world, in novel form

Highly decorated skin is everywhere these days, but tattoos have a more elevated pedigree than you may think. A new book aims to make us think differently about Victorian aristocrats … and bank managers

Booksellers chose true-crime inspired Butter by Asako Yuzuki as book of the year, while Ross Montgomery’s fun adventure I Am Rebel took the children’s prize

Colman Domingo is a charismatic presence in this expertly crafted cat-and-mouse story about a TV host caught up in far-right machinations – which really gains heft as it goes on

The novel focuses is about a Tokyo female journalist who tries to interview a female gourmet cook and serial killer in prison.

In what way can a photography collection at one of London’s most prestigious museums authentically narrate queer history? It is a question I asked myself while reading the fascinating new book, Calling the Shots: A Queer History of Photography. Written by curators Zorian Clayton, Lydia Caston and Hana Kaluznick, it…

Other lives: Professor of English at London University who urged students to think for themselves

Other lives: Social researcher whose book Born to Fail? had a lasting impact on policy

Is the revamped character a friend or a foe?