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Culture editor Emily Gulbis reviews the thrilling story You Let Me In; with a plot that ranges from the fairy-like to the supernatural, Camilla Bruce's debut novel lingers hauntingly in the mind of its readers
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Culture editor Emily Gulbis praises Black is the Body as a fantastic collection of personal and moving essays, perfect for all who want to engage in important conversations about race
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Culture editor Emily Gulbis praises the Moany Lisa podcast for offering an entertaining and informative insight into the art world with its discussions on the famous and the bizarre pieces we call art
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Life & Style Editor Frankie Rhodes reviews BMAG's new exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, praising the photographs of nature as offering a wonderful escapism and an educational experience for visitors of all ages
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After Van Gogh Alive received glowing reviews Culture Editor Nadia Sommella was disappointed when the exhibition didn't live up to her expectations and provides a different, more critical take
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Life&Style Editor Frankie Rhodes recounts the webinar Culture in Quarantine, a talk and Q&A by BBC Arts director Jonty Claypole, explaining how, as culture venues remain closed, the BBC is adapting to offer the arts via online platforms
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Culture editor Emily Gulbis praises the webinar on Joseph Chamberlain run by the University of Birmingham for beginning discussions about the University's founder and his lesser-known actions as Colonial Secretary
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Culture writer Lucy Perrior reviews Van Gogh Alive at the Birmingham Hippodrome, praising this new digital format for displaying artwork as offering a deeper and more immersive experience
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Culture Editor Nadia Sommella reviews the latest exhibition at IKON gallery which 'tackles serious and relevant issues such as the climate crisis and consumerism' all with a sense of humour
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Culture Editor Nadia Sommella reviews the weird and wonderful worlds created in two exhibitions at Eastside Projects in Digbeth, calling it 'strange art for strange times'
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TV Editor Sam Wait gives us a sneak preview of Savannah Brown's latest poetry anthology Sweetdark, ensuring us her collection posits some of life's biggest questions in a frank and accessible way
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A tale about love, hope and the journey of life: Culture Editor Emily Gulbis praises Rosanna Amaka's debut novel, The Book of Echoes, as a moving story showing the resilience of two young black adults as they struggle to escape the racism and poverty of their surroundings