In times of need we turn to literature. Maggie’s Gee’s timely modern fable The Red Children is our featured title this week, and just the tonic we all need to make sense of confusing times. Set in a world in crisis, this original, gripping story about migration and global warming restores belief in the power of human kindness.

Do yourself a favour and buy this book! Published by Telegram Books, an imprint of independent publisher Saqi Books, and available now. We recommend buying from your local indie or you can get it from our shop at Bookshop.org.

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