The Cat by The Incredible Jimmy Smith by Sonia Hope
1964: the year his marriage ended. The year his record stopped spinning, the needle in his groove lifted haltingly, and … Continued
Once we were Warriors by Jameen Kaur
‘Check the time and date properly on the ticket. I don’t want us getting a fine. I’m still paying off
Packed Lunch by Jenna Mahale
MISE EN PLACE: the preparation of dishes and ingredients before the beginning of service Though he might not like to
Deep Heart by Kandace Siobhan Walker
We are always barefoot. I try to explain this to the police officers who arrive from the mainland. We’re quieter
The Hyacinth Girls by Arenike Adebajo
The rainy season brought rumours. Whispers of poison after a mass recall of Indomie noodles. A girl in Form 3
Food from 4th: Yogurt-baked onions with sumac from Anja Dunk
A handful of Turkish food stalls are present at every German market. Indeed, Turkish flavours and in particular their spices
THE MIRROR & THE LIGHT
In March 2020, 4th Estate will publish THE MIRROR & THE LIGHT, the final novel of Hilary Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell trilogy.
Visiting J.G. Ballard’s House
“Politics for the age of cable TV. Fleeting impressions, an illusion of meaning floating over a sea of undefined emotions.
George RR Martin reviews The Ravenmaster
In Game of Thrones, the Three-Eyed Raven is the keeper of prophecy. Christopher Skaife, Ravenmaster at the Tower of London,
Black History Month: Why We All Need Iconic Literary Characters of Colour. And Why They Don’t Need to be Role Models.
When London-based activists Legally Black put up bus-stop posters of unknown black ‘actors’ featuring in blockbuster movies such as Harry
Food From 4th: Sri Lankan green bean and tomato curry from Anna Jones
Recipe taken from Anna Jones’ award-winning The Modern Cook’s Year. “Where I live in London Sri Lankan food is having its
4thcoming: Christopher Skaife
For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year
Food from 4th: Salted caramel crack brownies from Anna Jones
“Find me someone who doesn’t like these and I’ll deliver you a batch myself. Deeply chocolatey brownies with a burst
Food From 4th: Smoky mushroom and roast kale lasagne from Anna Jones
Taken from Anna Jones’ The Modern Cook’s Year, a delicious smoky mushroom and roast kale lasagne recipe.
Food From 4th: Ravioli from Giorgio Locatelli
From Giorgio Locatelli’s Made At Home, we bring you two delicious ravioli recipes. “My favourite ravioli, since childhood, is one
BAME Prize 2018: City of Culture by Kit Fan
May was the cruellest month for Mai. She disliked her name as much as she disliked the sliminess of eels,