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What It’s Like Growing Up in a Beloved Chinese Takeaway
Read an exclusive extract of Angela Hui’s new book, "Takeaway: Stories From Behind the Counter", out today.
There’s No Getting Around It – Break-Ups Are the Worst
In an extract from new book “Notes On Heartbreak”, Annie Lord describes the dull pain that comes with splitting up.
Read an Exclusive Extract From ‘Africa Is Not a Country’
The book, by VICE World News staffer Dipo Faloyin, attempts to break the stereotypes that continue to plague modern Africa.
The Head of the UK's Missing Person Unit Explains How Police Deal with Missing People
Read an extract from Francisco Garcia's 'If You Were There'.
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome
Read an exclusive extract from Nathalie Olah's non-fiction book, 'Steal As Much As You Can: How to Win the Culture Wars in an Age of Austerity'.
Everything You Need to Know When You're Going to Prison
After he was released from jail, Carl Cattermole decided to write down everything he'd learnt. Consider this extract from 'Prison: A Survival Guide' your essential primer to getting banged up.
What Actually Happens When a Working-Class Student Applies to Oxbridge
In this extract from "Rife: Twenty-One Stories from Britain's Youth", Olivia Fletcher shares how applying to Cambridge University shattered her fantasy of meritocratic education.
What It's Like Working at a Peep Show While Pregnant
In this extract from "Skint Estate", memoirist Cash Carraway recounts the highs and sticky lows of being a performer in a Soho peep show.
These Two Friends Share Vital Stories About Black Mental Health at Uni
We hear from the co-authors of new #Merky Books release 'Taking Up Space: The Black Girl's Manifesto for Change', and excerpt part of a chapter.
Sex, Lies and Offshore Vehicles: How Russia Became the Country It Is Today
As this extract from Oliver Bullough's book 'Moneyland' makes clear, it is remarkably easy to loot a country providing you are in charge of it.
Here's an Exclusive Chapter from Wiley's 'Eskiboy' Autobiography
The book tells the story of how an east London boy became the godfather of grime. Read chapter 22 on 2001 track "Nicole's Groove" now.
Boys Don't Cry: A Story of Rock 'n' Roll and Surviving The Cure
The Cure co-founder charts his friendship with Robert Smith, his 13 years in the band, and his struggle with booze. It's the only insider book published and here's the first extract.