Team Dresch have re-released and remastered, 'Choices, Chances, Changes', Captain My Captain', and 'Personal Best', three great examples of Queercore

'The Traitor's Niche' by Ismail Kadare takes us on a absurd and horrifying journey into the heart of a oppressive regime's nightmare bureaucracy.

'Free Trip To Egypt' is a wonderful movie about a brave experiment in overcoming people's pre-conceptions and prejudices to help find common ground.

In 'Season of Fury and Wonder by Sharon Butala we meet a remarkable collection of women who are determined to control their own destiny in spite of circumstances and family

'Red Birds' by Mohammed Hanif is a wonderful, human look at the absurdity and true sadness of modern war. That it also happens to be a great read just makes it even better.

'No Offence Series 3' is a great and wonderful police procedural. Like Manchester itself, its somewhat grimy and gritty, but there's a heart underneath, and its strong.

Guy Gavriel Kay's A Brightness Long Ago is a book that will entrance and enthral. Read, enjoy and revel in its depiction of a fascinating world.

'The Odessa Job' from VulgarGrad is one of those albums which are a sheer delight to listen to from beginning to end with enthralling music and vocals.

'Growing Upward' from Rupa and the April Fishes is an album of great music and powerful words - not something we're used to anymore, but something we need.

Rob Scott's 'God's Rough Drafts is an amazing adventure featuring three compelling heroes, frightening villains and an eerily familiar society.