With ‘Children of Paradise’ Willie Nile has given an album perfectly suited to our time.

'Circle of Life' by Kinky Friedman is a great album from an amazing writer whose musical talents have been sorely missed. Here's hoping this marks the beginning of a Kinky renaissance.

I can think of no better way of spending hot summer night than watching '800 Words Season 1, 2 and 3' over and over again.

'The Small Things That End The World' by Jeanette Lynes is a remarkable and beautiful book describing both the external and internal journey three women travel over the course of three generations.

In 'The Word Is Murder' Anthony Horowitz has created something unique and fun. A murder mystery which will have you blurs the lines between reality and fiction until they no longer exist.

'Lagos Noir' from editor Chris Abani may not be the book the Nigerian tourist industry wants you to read as an inducement to come visit their country, but it sure is a lot of fun to read.

'Cold Skies' offers further proof Thomas King is one good story teller. If you're looking for a book which is both entertaining and thought provoking to read this summer, this is the one for you.

'Storm Boy' from Xavier Rudd is an album of music which serves as a balm to the troubled soul of our world.

'The Wintermen ll: Into The Deep Dark' by Brit Griffin is well written and a whole lot of fun - any book that can quote both Joe Strummer and 'Die Hard' is a must read.

'AVA' is a beautiful and sensitive look at the life of one teenage woman on the verge of adulthood in modern Iran.