GOTHIC TALES. Delectable darkness is great fantasy’s secret ingredient. These authors examine the allure of the gothic, how its motifs give shape to our most unsettling impulses, and the friction between escapism and a good scare.

Adapted from the award-winning podcast that reignited police efforts into a long-abandoned cold case, The Teacher’s Pet is a searing investigation of a terrible crime and the cultural attitudes that enabled its perpetrator.

A BIT OF ADVICE. We all know difficult people – and sometimes, those difficult people are the ones we see in the mirror. But there are times when we need help to identify and manage narcissistic abusers, interfering relatives and psychopathic workmates. These authors discuss how we can modify our mindset, adapt communication styles and take practical steps towards improving our quality of life.