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The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Herald Scotland
'I want to live to 100' Devi Sridhar & 9 other new books to read next
The title might suggest it falls into the self-help genre, but although Sridhar stresses the things we all can do to improve our health and our chances of living to a ripe old age – her personal goal is 100 – How not to die (too soon) is much more interesting than that. Sridhar's first recommendation for governments preparing for another pandemic is to invest in 'broader health and wellbeing'. In Scotland, which has glaring inequalities and the lowest life expectancy at birth of any Western European country, the death rate from Covid 'was eye-wateringly high (2,315 deaths per million people)'. Because of this, she writes, when compared with England 'the likelihood of someone dying was higher if they got Covid-19 in Scotland.' No surprise, then, that this book is about the political policies that can transform an entire nation's health, whether here in the UK or in the developing world. Covering global issues such as gun control and road traffic deaths, public transport and the availability of affordable nutritious food, this is a cleverly constructed and hard-hitting overview of where changes can and should be made. Muriel Spark (Image: Newsquest Media Group) Electric Spark: The Enigma of Muriel Spark Frances Wilson Bloomsbury, £25 From the biographer of DH Lawrence and Thomas de Quincey, an idiosyncratic take on the life of Muriel Spark. Breathless and occasionally censorious, Wilson expounds her own theories, some of them straining credulity. She does, however, raise the tantalising possibility that the Nita McEwen mentioned in Spark's memoir Curriculum Vitae - who was her double in looks, and who was murdered in Rhodesia in the same hotel where Spark was staying - is a figment of her imagination. An enigma indeed. The Haves and the Have Yachts: Despatches on the Ultrarich Evan Osnos Simon & Schuster, £22 Pulitzer prize-winner Evan Osnos has a journalist's knack of telling a great story, packed with unforgettably vivid facts and stories. The Haves and the Have Yachts is a collection of essays written for The New Yorker, about egregious wealth and the unearned influence this confers. The opening chapter alone, about the rise in the number of superyachts and gigayachts, is sobering - and sickening - for its depiction of oligarchs and their seemingly untouchable operations. As one American admitted, 'If the rest of the world learns what it's like to live on a yacht like this, they're gonna bring back the guillotine.' A meticulously researched account of America's ultrarich, revealing the murky mechanics of acquiring, and retaining, money on this scale. Read more The Darkest Winter Carlo Lucarelli trans Joseph Farrell Open Borders Press, £18.99 A dark evocation of Bologna in 1944, seen through a triple murder investigation led by the jaded Comandante De Luca. A prequel to Lucarelli's De Luca series, it is the latest in the best-selling author's investigation into the soul of the Italian police force during the worst days of fascist rule. The Second Chance Convenience Store Kim Ho-Yeon Trans Janet Hong Macmillan, £14.99 When Dokgo, a homeless Korean man, finds and wallet he returns it to its owner, Mrs Yeom, who runs a convenience store. Thus begins an unlikely, heart-warming friendship, through which Dokgo finds a fulfilling new role in the community. But when Mrs Yeong's son sets a private detective on his tail, his happier new life is endangered. The Scrapbook Heather Clark Jonathan Cape, £18.99 American narrator Anna falls in love with a young German architecture student and visits Germany. What she learns about him and his country's past will change her forever. Heather Clark's debut novel is gripping from the start, written with confident concision and directness. Its title is taken from the scrapbook Anna's grandfather kept as a soldier in Germany during the war, during which he helped liberate Dachau. Stone Lands Fiona Robertson Little, Brown, £25 'The stones always seem so alive, on the verge of movement, and I can understand all those legends of people turned to stone because that's exactly what they look like when you catch your first glimpse of them across the moor or over a hedge – they look human.' On learning of her husband's diagnosis with uncurable cancer, megalith enthusiast Fiona Robertson began to write about Britain's standing stones, finding in them a magic, resilience and connection, that was profoundly healing. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt (Image: PA) Can We be Great Again? Why a Dangerous World Needs Britain Jeremy Hunt Swift Press, £25 The former foreign secretary and chancellor refutes the idea that Britain is in terminal decline. Instead, he argues that our voice on issues such as climate, immigration, trade and much else remains crucial in shaping the modern world. A rare glimmer of optimism amid a sea of doomsters. Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival Chris Horton Macmillan, £22 Taiwan-based journalist Chris Horton offers a timely account of a fascinating country most of us know little about, despite its vulnerability as a pawn between China and US. In interviews with public leaders and ordinary citizens, Horton shows a country with a history of extremes, which is now a vibrant democracy. As he writes, what happens to Taiwan will shape the future of Asia, either containing or facilitating China's expansionist goals. Harvie's Dyke: The People, their Liberty and the Clyde Christopher A Whatley John Donald, £17.99 After buying the estate of Westthorne near the banks of the Clyde in 1822, Thomas Harvie, a rich Glasgow distiller, built two walls around it, thereby blocking a public path along the river. One of the walls, Harvie's Dyke, was fortified – remnants of it remain today. Locals rioted in protest, with some of them ending in prison, but after a six-year struggle they won their case, marking one of the earliest successful UK rights of way campaigns.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Search is on to find Bolton's Young Entrepreneur of the Year
The search is on for Bolton's most successful young entrepreneur. Bolton News Business Awards is back to celebrate with the glittering event set to take place on Friday, September 26 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The awards celebrate the achievements and innovation of local companies doing fantastic things in the Bolton area. And every year there is a special category to recognise the inspirational young people with a head for business who are carving out a successful career in business. Richard Duggan, Regional Editor North West at Newsquest Media Group and Editor of The Bolton News said: "The awards are a highlight of my year because it's an opportunity to celebrate the amazing businesses in our town. "I am always amazed by the calibre of entries and cannot wait to shout about the incredible companies and organisations that call the area home. "It is always a joy to celebrate Bolton's young entrepreneurs, who deserve to be recognised and who also inspire the next generation of businessmen and women. "If you've not entered before, this is the year to do so - whether you make the shortlist or take home an award, it's always a night to remember." READ MORE: Young Entrepreneur of the Year at Bolton Business Awards How to enter The Bolton News Business Awards 2025 Bolton Business Awards 2024 highlight local graft and hard work This award is for entrepreneurs aged 30 or under who have demonstrated the traits to achieve a level of business success that belies their age. Judges will be looking for young entrepreneurs who have seized the opportunity to establish their own businesses and are passionate about progress. This entrepreneur will be a beacon of inspiration to business people irrespective of age and industry. Last year's winner was 28-year-old chef-turned-director. Based at Regent Park Golf Centre in Lostock, Jacob Greenhalgh identified a gap in the golf events market and established his firm - Green Golf Events -to fill it, demonstrating exceptional foresight and business acumen. Under his leadership, the business has doubled its event offerings in the past year, expanding both reach and capacity. He has introduced new event formats and technologies to enhance the player experience, showing his commitment to innovation in a traditional sport. To enter this year's award scan the QR code. For more information visit
