'White Riot' is about events that took place 40 years ago but its message of unite in a fight against the right is still important today.

'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke is a wonderful book that will break your heart for the loss it expresses and revive you with the hope it implies.

'Attack Surface' by Cory Doctorow, is a brilliant book with a great main character and a riveting plot that combine to make this an essential read.

'The Doors of Eden' by Adrian Tchaikovsky is not just a great piece of science fiction, its a great piece of writing with a valuable lesson for all of us.

'Get In Union' featuring the amazing voice of Bessie Jones is a 60 track collection of amazing field recordings from the incredible Alan Lomax collection. A real piece of American history.

Arundhati Roy's 'Azadi' is a collection of essays and speeches describing India's recent descent into totalitarianism that speaks to the heart and the mind.

If you like your mysteries a little off centre and a bit strange then 'Dead Still' will suit you perfectly. A period piece of a differnt sort.

'The Starless Sea' by Erin Morgenstern is an amazing book that is not only a wonderful read but will also encourage you to look at stories in ways you never have before

'Deadwater Fell' is a wonderful piece of television complemented by the great acting of David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. Must see TV.

'Dreaming' from New York Junk is a great EP redolent of the past but rooted strongly in the present. Three great experienced musicians bringing rock and roll to life.