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You Can’t Swipe Right In Real Life: Singles Nights Are Back – Here’s What They’re Really Like 

The Playlist: Ocean Vuong’s Writing Soundtrack For On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

The Playlist: Ocean Vuong’s Writing Soundtrack For On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

The History: Setting The Scene For On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous By Ocean Vuong

The History: Setting The Scene For On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous By Ocean Vuong

The Reading List: The Books That Inspired Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

In Detail: Everything You Need To Know About Dua’s Monthly Read, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous 

10 Questions To Help Delve Into On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong 

The Interview - Dua Lipa and Ocean Vuong

The Interview: Dua Talks To Ocean Vuong About On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

Watch: Ocean Vuong Perform A Reading From His Novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

The 5 Best Autumnal Books To Curl Up With This Season

The 5 Best Autumn Reads To Curl Up With – & Why It’s An Author’s Favourite Season

Dua’s Must-Visit Spots In Austin, Texas 

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‘The Substance’ Proves Ageism Is Still Rife, But What If There’s Freedom In Rejecting Our Obsession With Youth?

The Wish List

The Wish List: 8 South Asian Fashion & Beauty Brands We Can’t Get Enough Of 

Chamber of Mothers voting campaign

Lack Of Childcare Is Blocking Women From Voting In The US – This Campaign Is Changing That

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Childless Cat Lady & Proud: How Cat-Themed Fashion Feels Like A Small Act Of Feminist Resistance

It’s 2024 – Why Do We Still Know So Little About What’s In Our Period Products?

Interior designer Hollie Bowden by Genevieve Lutkin

The Way I Work... Interior Designer Hollie Bowden’s 5 Tips For Curating A Stylish Home

The Wish List: What Team Service95 Is Buying This October

City of Joy

How City Of Joy Is Providing Hope & Life After Sexual Violence For Women In Eastern DRC

Service95 Book Club Heads To Bali – Here’s What We’re Up To

Bernardine Evaristo On 5 Modern Poets To Know & Championing Undiscovered Literary Talent 

Bernardine Evaristo On 5 Modern Poets To Know & Championing Undiscovered Literary Talent 

Ali Cobby Eckermann On Connecting With Her Indigenous Australian Heritage Through Her Writing 

“I Carry My Sense Of Belonging Deep Within”: Poet Ali Cobby Eckermann On Connecting With Her Indigenous Heritage

What To Read In October: The Books On Team Service95’s TBR Pile 

Marina - My Culture Hits

The Culture List: What Musician MARINA is Reading, Watching & Listening To  

Bookshop Spotlight: Boekhandel Dominicanen in Maastricht, Netherlands 

Pedro Almodovar

Pedro Almodóvar On His First Book: “I Feel Freer When I’m Writing Than I Do In Life” 

My Hometown: Creative Director Gustra Adnyana “Ubud Possesses A Spiritual Force Unlike Anywhere Else” 

The Travel List: Gustra Adnyana On Where To Eat, Drink, Read, Stay & See Art In Ubud, Bali  

Inside Material Grrrlz: The Queer Femme Community Celebrating The Artistry Of Craft 

The Reading List: 5 Books Redefining Modern Masculinity 

Chef Tommy Banks’ Guide To Foraging & Sustainable Cooking 

The Wish List: Our Autumn Fashion Picks 

Time To Get Back On The Road! Plus, My Touring Favourites

How Scotland’s Post-Punk Girl Bands Blazed A Trail Through The Male-Dominated Music Industry

“War Has Taken Much, But Not Our Style”: The Power Of Fashion For Afghan Women

“I Felt A Surreal Sense Of Calm”: A Love Letter To The Healing Power Of Water

5 Beautiful Spots For Wild Swimming & To Immerse Yourself In Water Around The World

The Travel List: Musician Julia Stone On Where To Hike, Stay, Eat & Drink In Tasmania 

“There’s A Real Sense Of Sisterhood”: Arlo Parks On The Grassroots Projects Empowering Girls In Sierra Leone  

Dua’s Letter: “Opening Up Is Often The Only Way To Find True Connection”

Men Can Be Vulnerable, Too: How We Can Embrace The Spectrum Of Masculinity & Learn To Really Open Up

The Wish List: Wellness-Boosting Buys

‘Toxic Positivity’ Can Be Well-Intentioned But Harmful – Here’s What To Say Instead

Exclusive Video From George Saunders: How To Read Lincoln

George Saunders Explains How To Read Lincoln In The Bardo

“It’s Not About Fixing People” – Yes, You Can Tackle Difficult Conversations In A Loving Way 

“I Longed For Male Friendships That Included Emotional Openness” – Alex Holmes On Belonging & Brotherhood 

The Wish List: Our Hero Products From 6 Black-Owned Beauty Brands 

Announcing My Monthly Read For October: Lincoln In The Bardo

What Audre Lorde Can Teach Us About Feminism, Love & Protecting Our Planet 

Why It’s Time To Recognise & Celebrate The Legacy & Influence Of Black Beauty Trends 

“It Feels Like Being A Superhero”: Inside The Roller Skating Resurgence  

The Reading List: The Books That Inspired George Saunders’ Lincoln In The Bardo

An Exclusive Essay From George Saunders On Writing Lincoln In The Bardo  

10 Questions To Help You Discuss Our October Monthly Read, Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders

In Detail: Everything You Need To Know About Dua’s Monthly Read, Lincoln In The Bardo

The Book Club Interview: George Saunders Talks To Dua Lipa About Lincoln In The Bardo

The Book Club Interview: George Saunders Talks To Dua Lipa About Lincoln In The Bardo

The Playlist: George Saunders’ Writing Soundtrack For Lincoln In The Bardo

The Real History Behind Dua’s Monthly Read For October, Lincoln In The Bardo

The Best Traditional Dishes To Eat In Abuja & Where To Find Them

Dua Lipa and friends

Welcome To The Girlhood Issue – Plus My 5 Favourite Books On The Theme

The Watch List: 5 Films That Capture The Strength, Sisterhood & Realities Of Girlhood 

The Wish List: What Team Service95 Added To Basket This September

“Inside All Of Us Is A Gross Girl” – Ione Gamble On A Powerful New Era Of Unacceptable Women 

Activist Mabel Van Oranje

The Way I Work... Activist Mabel Van Oranje’s Campaign To End Child Marriage

Trans activist Charlie Craggs and friend

Charlie Craggs On Embracing Girlhood Post-Transition To Find “True Gender Euphoria”

8 Beauty Trends From The London SS25 Shows That You Can Start Wearing Now

How Photographer Angela Cappetta’s New Book Captures The Beauty Of Puerto Rican Girlhood In NYC

Where To Eat, Drink, Dance & Stay In Guadalajara, With Clase Azul’s Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco 

The Best Of Madrid: My 5 Must-Visit Spots In The Spanish Capital 

Meet The Afghan Girls Risking Bomb Attacks & Violence To Defy The Taliban’s Education Ban 

The Wish List: Autumn Home & Lifestyle Updates 

Service95 Book Club x Strand Book Store: Win Tickets To An Exclusive Evening With Alana S Portero

Where To Eat, Drink & Go For Aperitivo During Milan Fashion Week 

How To Have The Ultimate Night Out In Madrid, By Indie-Rock Duo Hinds  

Inside The Iraqi-American Mothers’ Book Club “Fostering Community, Broadening Horizons & Bearing Witness”

“You Have To Be Willing To Risk A Lot”: Author Karla Cornejo Villavicencio On Representing The Immigrant Experience

Author Isabella Hammad: “Writing About Palestine Is A Very Emotional Thing”  

Bookshop Spotlight: Inside The Strand Book Store, New York’s Iconic Literary Haunt

My Culture Hits: What Musician Jordan Stephens is Reading, Watching & Listening To... 

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The Gender Health Gap, Costly Care & Medical Gaslighting: Why So Many Women Are Turning To Self-Diagnosis 

All Irish Street Showcase, Tallinn Fringe Festival © Anton Serdjukov

How Tallinn Fringe Festival Is Democratising Art & Creating A Radically Inclusive National Cultural Identity 

Jawara Alleyne

London Fashion Week: 10 Designers To Watch In The SS25 Shows

The Wish List: ‘Back-To-School’ Fashion Buys 

Dua Lipa in Gucci

Fashion Month Is Here! Plus, 7 Up-And-Coming Designers To Know

Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson

“Their Wigs Were Sweating Off” – How Queer Bruk Is Revolutionising The Black LGBTQIA+ Scene In London

My Hometown: Nanushka Creative Director Sandra Sándor’s Budapest – “It’s A Melting Pot Of Culture” 

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What To Eat, Drink, See & Do In Budapest, Hungary, With Nanushka Creative Director Sandra Sándor 

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The ‘Fresh Start Effect’: Why Successful People Set Goals in September – & How To Do It 

“A Platform To Express Our Resilience & Cultural Identity” – Inside The Return Of Ukrainian Fashion Week 

Tife Kusoro on stage at London's Roundhouse

“Fun Is How You Get People To Listen” – Service95 Goes Backstage With Actor & Playwright Tife Kusoro 

Diotima

New York Fashion Week: 10 Designers To Watch In The SS25 Shows 

In Detail: Bad Habit by Alana S Portero

Announcing September’s Monthly Read... Bad Habit

The Wish List beauty picks

The Wish List: Runway-Ready Beauty 

Ecosystem, Mercer Labs

The Culture List: The Art & Culture To Explore In New York City This Autumn 

The Reading List Headshot book cover

The Reading List: 25 Fiction Releases We’re Bookmarking This Autumn 

Zakia Khudadadi becomes the first member of the Refugee Paralympics Team to win a medal © Alamy

5 Global Para Athletes & Teams To Know About, For The Paralympics & Beyond 

Alana Portero playlist

The Playlist: Alana S Portero’s Writing Soundtrack For Bad Habit

Alana S Portero’s Recommended Reading List

Laberinto de Passiones, 1982 - Pedro Almodovar

Alana S Portero On “A Decade Of Reality & Desire”: Class, Queerness & The Promise Of La Movida In 1980s Spain

10 Essential Questions - Bad Habit

10 Questions To Help You Explore Our September Monthly Read, Bad Habit by Alana S Portero

The Interview - Alana S Portero, author of Bad Habit

The Book Club Interview: Dua Lipa Talks To Alana S Portero About Bad Habit

In Detail: Bad Habit by Alana S Portero

In Detail: Our September Monthly Read, Bad Habit by Alana S Portero

Alana S Portero Performance Reading of Bad Habit

Watch: Alana S Portero Performs A Reading From Her Novel, Bad Habit

Hosting Book Club? Serve This Cocktail And Pintxo From Madrid Bar Gilda Haus To Help You Set The Scene

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss © Matt Crockett

“One For The Gaybies, Ladies & Theydies” – Lucy Moss & Toby Marlow On Their New Musical, Why Am I So Single?

Falling In Love, Friedrichstadt-Palast Theatre, Berlin, Nady El-Tounsy

Berlin’s Historic Friedrichstadt-Palast: A Stage For Entertainment & Freedom Of Expression 

The Wish List: Team Service95’s Fashion & Beauty Picks

Santiago Lastra (right) and his brother Eduardo Lastra © Luis Enrique Garcia Rivera

Where To Eat & Drink In Baja California, Mexico: A Chef’s Guide 

Dua Lipa by Elizabeth Miranda

The 5 Beauty Essentials I’m Loving This Summer

Makayla Wray at her tailoring truck, Pedal

Think Tailoring Isn’t For You? It Might Just Be The Key To Breathing New Life Into Your Old Clothes 

Protesters marching in solidarity with Natasha O'Brien in Dublin, June 2024, Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie

Violence Against Women Is Endemic In Ireland – Here’s What Needs To Change 

The Joys Of A Staycation – Plus, Dua’s Top 5 Places To Eat & Drink In Cornwall 

The Wish List: Something For The Foodies 

The New Vanguard: 8 Visual Artists Transforming The Art Scene

Displaced Voices: 5 Books By Refugee Authors You Need To Read 

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Author Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ’s 5 Cultural Spots To Visit In Lagos 

Author Q&A: Dua Lipa In Conversation With Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Travel Without Moving Your Feet: 6 Destination Reads To Feed Your Wanderlust 

Soneva Jani bookshop, Maldives

Bookshop Spotlight: The Maldives’ Barefoot Booksellers On The Power & Magic Of Books 

Ayobami Adebayo by Tomiwa Ajayi

“I’m Very Curious About The Interior Lives Of People”: Author Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ On Inhabiting Her Characters & Tackling The ‘Heavy’ Topics  

Matt Haig, (c) Kan Lailey

My Culture Hits: What Author Matt Haig Is Reading, Watching & Listening To 

Ubud Writers/Readers Festival, Taman Baca

Service95 Is Going To The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival In Bali – Here’s Everything You Need To Know 

The debut Freedom Reads Inside Literary Prize ceremony, Beowulf Sheehan

Books Saved Reginald Dwayne Betts In Prison – Now, He’s Behind The Literature Prize Voted On By Incarcerated Readers 

James Baldwin

Read: An Extract From No Name In The Street By James Baldwin 

Credit: Alamy

Where To Eat & Drink In Kyoto: Sushi Master Miho Sato’s Guide 

5 Indian beauty brands to know

5 Indian Skincare Brands That Need To Be On Your Radar 

Kabul, Farid Ershad/ Unsplash

My Dear Kabul Extract: The Realities Of Life Under Taliban Rule, As Told By The Women Of Afghanistan

The ‘Golden Voyager’ Takes Service95 Behind The Scenes At The Olympics Closing Ceremony 

Beirut

My Hometown: Artist Yasmina Hilal’s Beirut

The Year So Far

The Wish List: Shelfie Staples

Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe by Norman Seef

“An Alchemical Connection” – How Patti Smith Met Robert Mapplethorpe 

“We Will Shine Again”: The Incredible Women Risking Their Lives To Resist The Taliban

Solo Dating: Is It Just The Latest TikTok Trend Or An Important Tool For Improving Our Wellbeing?

Solo Dating: How To Embrace Me Time & Why It Could Improve Your Mental Wellbeing

Candelaria. Credit: Guillaume Belveze

Where To Eat & Drink In Paris, By The City’s Finest Chefs, Sommeliers & Tastemakers

“A TikTokified Idea Of Beauty” – The Truth About Looksmaxxing, The Extreme Makeover Trend On The Rise 

The Wish List: Wardrobe Refresh

The Way I Work... Rotate Fashion Designers Jeanette Madsen & Thora Valdimarsdottir 

Eating With The Seasons

Tems

The Nigerian Music Landscape Is Changing – These Are The Women Artists Shaping Its Direction 

Cash Macanaya

AI Grief Chatbots Are Digitally Cloning Our Dead Loved Ones: Has The Technology Gone Too Far? 

What I’m Reading This Summer: 5 Books On My TBR Pile

The Way I Work... Chappell Roan’s Stylist, Genesis Webb 

The Wish List: Daily Essentials

“A Snapshot Of Our Linguistic Landscape”: Designer Marwan Kaabour On Creating The Queer Arab Glossary

Explore The Quieter Side Of The Balearics: Where To Stay In Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca & Menorca 

“Success Against All Odds”: 5 Refugee Olympic Team Athletes To Watch In Paris 

Refugee Olympic team boxer Cindy Ngamba

Olympic Boxer Cindy Ngamba: “We’re Here To Represent The Millions Of Refugees All Around The World” 

All Aboard: Discover JR, The ‘Artivist’ & Photographer Using Trains As His Canvas

The Truth About Burn-Out – & 5 Ways To Help Avoid It

The Way I Work... Hair Artist Samantha Cusick 

Join Us At Sunny Hill Festival This Weekend! Plus, My Top 6 Kosovo Highlights 

“No War Can Break Our Will To Win” – Ukrainian Athlete Tetyana Melnyk On Training For The Olympics In Wartime

The Wish List: Team Service95’s July Picks 

My Hometown: Singer-Songwriter Tayla Parx’s Nashville

Win Tickets To Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2024 & A Luxury Stay In Bali

George the Poet

George The Poet On Confronting Inequality, Colonialism & The War On Blackness 

My Culture Hits: What Author Olivia Petter Is Watching, Reading & Listening To 

Portest imagery, Book cover Flowers of Fire by Hawaawon Jung, Korean film and tv stills featuring Han Gong Ju, Miss Baek, Moonlight Winter, Queen Maker and The Bacchus Lady

With Flowers Of Fire, Hawon Jung Tells A Story Of South Korean Feminist Rebellion 

Zandra Rhodes

Dame Zandra Rhodes On The 5 Lessons She’s Learned From A Life Lived In Fashion 

Discovering The Divine Spirit Of Samba On An Alternative Tour Of Rio  

The Way I Work... Fashion Designer David Koma 

My Summer Of Music 

The Wish List: Your Summer Beauty Update

Where To Eat, Drink & Dance In East London, By Cocktail Mastermind Mr Lyan 

Aloha ʻĀina: The Heartbeat Of Hawaiian Music

Akwaeke Emezi book

Read: An Extract From Akwaeke Emezi’s New Novel, Little Rot 

Photo by Dami Vaughan of Shanti Bell

The Way I Work... Multidisciplinary Artist Shanti Bell 

Despite The War In Ukraine, Kyiv’s Cafe Culture Remains – This Is The Reality Of Running A Business During Conflict 

“Sonic Surprises & World Rhythms”: Iranian-American Psych-Rock Band Habibi On Their Eclectic Inspirations 

„Berlin, Berlin“ exhibition at the Helmut Newton Foundation

My Berlin Highlights: 5 Art, Food & Culture Hotspots I Think You’ll Love

The Wish List: Looks Made For Sunny Days 

Pelumi Nubi

Explorer Pelumi Nubi On The Magic Of Solo Travel & Her 5 Top Tips To Get You Started 

Malorie Blackman On World-Building In Noughts & Crosses

The Washington Post / Getty Images

LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces & Support Groups In Rural Areas Across The UK 

“The Goal Is For Reading Not To Be Considered A Privilege”: How Free Books Festival Is Making Literature Accessible For Everyone 

Queer in the Country

Queer In The Country: Meet The Photographer Exploring The LGBTQIA+ Experience Beyond City Life 

5 Bedtime rituals to sleep better at home

5 Sleep-Retreat-Inspired Bedtime Rituals To Help You Sleep Better At Home  

The Interview - Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts & Crosses

The Interview: Dua Talks To Malorie Blackman About Noughts & Crosses

ed's Letter noughts & Crosses

Announcing July’s Monthly Read... Noughts & Crosses

‘State Feminism’ Promises Equality – But Is It Slowing Progress For Arab Women?  

Carousel Turns 10 – How London’s OG Chef Supper Club Transformed The City’s Dining Scene

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A Dakar Diary: The Art & Culture Hotspots To Know In Senegal’s Capital City 

The Wish List: Summer Homewares

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The Healing Power Of A Good Cry

5 Tearjerkers To Watch, Listen To & Read For When You Need To Get The Tears Flowing

Playlist: Malorie Blackman’s Writing Soundtrack For Noughts & Crosses

Malorie Blackman’s Recommended Reading List

A still from the BBC adaptation of Noughts & Crosses

“A Portal For Nuanced Conversations About Race & Racism”: The Enduring Impact Of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses  

Images from the queer club night Queer House Party

Queer House Party: The DJ Collective Centring Politics & Accessibility In Queer Club Nights

Credit Elizabeth Miranda

Happy Pride!

Photographer Karolina Jackowska’s Top LGBTQIA+ Spots In Warsaw 

PHILL MAGAKOE / GETTY IMAGES

What’s Next For The LGBTQIA+ Activists Fighting Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Laws  

The Wish List: Queer-Owned Brands To Know 

FemmeHive

How The FemmeHive Project Is Providing Hope For The Trans Community In Nigeria

GLASTONBURY BEAUTY CREDIT: Phoebe Cowley / Kintzing

Heading To Glastonbury? These Are The Festival Beauty Essentials To See You Through In Style 

Kinds of kindness

Joe Alwyn & Mamoudou Athie On Kinds Of Kindness: “In Yorgos’ Universe, What’s Required Is Often Messy & Uncomfortable” 

Dua Lipa - Glastonbury Editor's Letter

Why I Can’t Wait To Perform At Glastonbury This Year 

A Sweaty Disco Haven Where (Almost) Anything Goes: Inside Glastonbury’s Legendary Gay Club NYC Downlow

7 Global Music Festivals To Have On Your Radar This Summer 

Best buys Festivals

The Wish List: Festival Style, Sorted

The Way I Work... Singer/Songwriter LSDXOXO 

Finland’s Zero Waste Festival: How Flow Became The World’s Greenest Music Event 

My Culture Hits: What Marlon James Is Reading, Watching & Listening To 

Alan Murrin On Choosing To Write ‘The Coast Road’ From The Perspective Of Women 

An Ode To The Bookshops Of Our Favourite Romcoms 

Josh Soskin / Kintzing

Let’s Talk About Desire 

hanx event by Ellen Escapes

What Went Down At ‘Get In The Mood’ – Service95’s London Event, In Collaboration With HANX 

Beth Ashley by Molly Jameson

Desire Is A Spectrum, Not A Scale: What We’re Getting Wrong About Sex Drives  

I Wanted To Be Witnessed In My Transness Sexually

“I Wanted To Be Witnessed In My Transness Sexually”: How Polyamory Helped Me Feel Seen 

Emily Scarlett Romain / Kintzing

Not In The Mood? These 4 Factors Might Be Causing Low Libido – Here’s What To Do About Them 

How To Boost Your Libido

How To Boost Your Libido: 3 Sex Experts Share Their Tips 

The Wish List: Getting In The Mood

Say Nothing Q&A Dua Lipa and Patrick Radden Keefe

Author Q&A: Dua Talks To Patrick Radden Keefe About The Mystery At The Heart Of Say Nothing

Announcing June’s Monthly Read... Say Nothing

“We Want To Show How Women Dream” – The Photographer Sisters Platforming Afghan Stories

Service95 Deepfake image by Delfina Carmona/Kintzing

“We Need A Digital #MeToo” – The Filmmaker Fighting The Rise Of Deepfake Abuse 

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The Wish List: The Homeware Update 

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Smear Tests Can Be Traumatising For Sexual Violence Survivors – Here’s What Needs To Change  

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“I’ve Been Sexualised In A Space I Didn’t Ask To Be” – Elite Athletes On The Fight To End Misogynistic Kit Design 

Small boy with a toy gun - Maria McManus' essay on growing up during the Troubles

The Control Zone: Growing Up Amid The Chaos Of The Troubles In Northern Ireland 

A mural for Peace Day on the 'Peace Wall' in West Belfast that separates the Catholic Republicans who live along the Falls Road and the Protestant Unionists who live along Shankill Road (Aug, 2019)

Northern Ireland: Life After The Troubles 

Patrick Radden Keefe Recommended Reading List - Service95 Book Club - Say Nothing

Patrick Radden Keefe’s Recommended Reading List

Patrick Radden Keefe's Say Nothing Playlist

Playlist: Patrick Radden Keefe’s Writing Soundtrack For Say Nothing

Patrick Radden Keefe - author of Dua's Monthly Read for June - on the joys of investigative journalism

Patrick Radden Keefe On The Art Of Investigative Journalism

Maria McManus resources list

Maria McManus On The TV, Books, Poetry, Film & Music To Discover Once You’ve Read Say Nothing 

The Good Buys 119

The Wish List: Going Out-Out Looks

Why I Love Dancing – Plus My 5 Favourite Pre-Party Tunes 

Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero – A Journey Of Transformation Caught On Film 

Images of Lima city, restaurants and bars

Piscotinis, Piqueos & Perfecting The Marinera: Your Guide To The Ultimate Night Out In Lima 

RECESS @ Drumsheds, March 2024

This Is What Black London Nightlife Looks Like Now  

Charles

Have You Met Charles? The Singer-Songwriter Defying Expectations & Transforming London’s Music Scene

Drone attack in Khartoum, Sudan, August 2023

“A Crisis Of Epic Proportions” – The Devastating Effects Of The War In Sudan 

British Nigerian Photographer Gabriel Moses on His Debut Book Regina 

Dua Lipa and author Douglas Stuart at Hay Festival

We’re Back At Hay Festival For Another Year

The Book Butler, Cambridge Arms

The Book Butler Shares The 5 Books Everyone Should Read

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Is Relearning To Play The Key To Happiness? Here Are 5 Ways To Spark Joy Every Day  

Athens art and artists featuring NEON, Lynda Benglis, Anna Karountzou, The Breeder Gallery and 2WO+1NE=2

Athens’ Art Scene: The Creatives & Galleries To Know For Your Next Trip  

images of women in South Korea participating in 4B feminist protests and mass weddings

South Korea’s Feminist 4B Movement: Why Growing Numbers Of Women Are Saying No To Sex

The Wish List: Getting Ready In Style 

My Culture Hits: Willow Smith On What She’s Reading, Watching & Listening To Now

The Books That Made Me: Actor & Climate Campaigner Fehinti Balogun 

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Coca-Cola For Breakfast & Manuscripts In The Freezer: The Enduring Appeal Of Joan Didion

Bookshop Spotlight: She Said, The Berlin Store Platforming Women & Queer Authors

The Power Of Global Stories – Plus, My 6 Favourite Translated Books

New Faces To Know: 5 Artists Bringing A Fresh Perspective To The Comedy Scene 

The Wish List: Team Service95’s May Picks

“I Don’t Want To Read Everything From A Western Lens”: Dua Lipa On The Beauty Of Translated Fiction 

The Creative Agency Platforming Indian Models On The Global Fashion Stage 

The Creative Agency Platforming Indian Models On The Global Fashion Stage 

Photograph of asexual activist and model Yasmin Benoit

Activist Yasmin Benoit On Challenging Stereotypes Around Asexuality

“Women Don’t Get To Be Decision Makers Of Their Own Bodies” – The Indian Farm Labourers Fighting A Hysterectomy Epidemic  

Dua Lipa

Being Single: It’s A Rollercoaster

The Wish List: Pampering Picks

Sabrina Zohar

In Need Of Relationship Advice? These Social Media Dating Coaches Might Just Hold The Answer 

Girl on phone; Relates to piece about using Dating apps, advice from a professional

5 Ways To Improve Your Online Dating Experience

Will AI Change Dating As We Know It

Will AI Change Dating As We Know It? 

Portrait of artist Cinthia Sifa Mulanga. Images featuring Installation of artwork, Northcliff Hill in Johannesburg, restaurant Momo Kuro, NIROX Sculpture Park, bar THe Royale, people attending 7. Latitudes Art Fair

My Hometown: Cinthia Sifa Mulanga’s Johannesburg  

Film stills from Queer Nollywood films Country Love and Ìfé

How Nigerian Filmmakers Are Changing The Portrayal Of Queer Identity In Nollywood

‘Cultural Amnesia’ Erased Black Women’s Contribution To Electronic Music – Now Artists Are Reclaiming The Genre

The Good Buys

The Wish List: Independent Brands To Note

Barbara Sturm

The Way I Work... Skincare Expert Dr. Barbara Sturm 

Dua Lipa, Swimming In The Dark

Announcing May’s Monthly Read... 

The Camera Eats First: A Glimpse Into The World Of Food Photography  

James Baldwin

Tomasz Jedrowski On How James Baldwin’s Novel Giovanni’s Room Inspired His Own Writing

Tomasz Jedrowski Playlist - Swimming In The Dark

Playlist: Tomasz Jedrowski’s Writing Soundtrack For Swimming In The Dark

Tomasz Jedrowski Recommended Reading List - Swimming In The Dark

Tomasz Jedrowski’s Recommended Reading List

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From Communism To Democracy: The Evolution Of LGBTQIA+ Rights In Poland 

Chef Zuza Zak’s Polish Sweet Kasha & Twaróg Pierogi Recipe

Dua and Tomasz Jedrowksi Author Q&A

Tomasz Jedrowski Author Q&A

Tomaz Jedrowski On Writing Swimming In The Dark

Tomasz Jedrowski On Writing Swimming In The Dark

Toomaj Salehi

#FreeToomaj: The Campaign To Save Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi From Execution 

Spotlight on Yemen

Spotlight On Yemen 

Taiz, Yemen, Alamy

20 Years Of The Yemen War: What’s The Situation & How Is The Conflict Affecting Civilians?  

Shaima Al Tamimi

Collective Voices Can Create Change: Filmmaker Shaima Al Tamimi On The Power Of Sharing Yemeni Stories 

Kazna Asker

Fashion Designer Kazna Asker: “Yemeni People Inspire Everything I Do” 

This Is Us, Somaya Samawi

What’s Happening In Yemen? How To Stay Informed, Plus The Organisations To Support 

Yemen Heaven

“In Our Culture, Food Is A Language Of Love” – The Family Restaurant Celebrating Yemeni Cuisine 

The Good Buys

The Wish List: Celebrating Yemeni Culture

Fasha Stew

Chef Muna Al-Maflehi’s Traditional Yemeni Fahsa Recipe 

Books Are In The Air:” From Installations To Events, Paris Is Having A Literaissance

“Books Are In The Air:” From Installations To Events, Paris Is Having A Literaissance 

Trixie Mattel and Dua Lipa

Drag, In All Its Glory 

Amrou Al-Kadhi On The Power, Positivity & Transformative Potential Of Drag

Amrou Al-Kadhi On The Power, Positivity & Transformative Potential Of Drag 

Daisy Doris May

“A Napoleon Dynamite Magic Mike” – Meet Drag King Daisy Doris May 

Maxine Wilde, Vida Fantabisher, Emogen Moore, Angel Lalamore, Chenal LeCap

“Big Makeup, Big Hair, Big Costumes” – 5 Drag Artists Serving In South Africa

Sasha Velour

Sasha Velour Shares 9 Things You Might Not Know About The Art Of Drag

The Good Buys: Statement Makeup

The Wish List: Statement Makeup

Hay Festival

Join Us At Hay Festival  

Lucy Ellis

How To Host Your Own Book Club  

South Korean Chef Songsoo Kim’s Leek & Daikon Jeon Pancake

Why Salman Rushdie Is Still One Of Literature’s Most Important Figures  

Why Salman Rushdie Is Still One Of Literature’s Most Important Figures  

Billie Holiday - ‘I Love Rock ’N’ Roll’: Women And The Music Memoir

‘I Love Rock ’N’ Roll’: Women And The Music Memoir

Dua Lipa - Let's go offline

Let’s Go Offline  

Could Creativity Be The Perfect Antidote To ‘Internet Brain’? 

Could Creativity Be The Antidote To ‘Internet Brain’? Here Are 5 Ways To Tap Into It 

Is TikTok Sabotaging Our Dating Lives

Beige Flags, Attachment Styles & #Delulu: Is TikTok Sabotaging Our Dating Lives? 

The Good Buys

The Wish List: Products To Help You Switch Off 

Image of interior room at the Asaba Ryokan in Japan

How A Trip To A Japanese Ryokan Is A Lesson In The Art Of Relaxation 

Sugar Banarse Indian surfer

How Sugar Banarse Is Parting The Waves For A New Generation Of Women Surfers In India  

Life, Unplugged: What Really Happens On A Digital Detox Retreat 

Dua's Monthly Read - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Announcing April’s Monthly Read: Crying In H Mart  

The Joy of Being A Feeder

The Unapologetic Joy Of Being A Feeder 

The Way I Work… Culinary Artist Imogen Kwok

The Way I Work... Culinary Artist Imogen Kwok 

Where To Eat In Mumbai

Where To Eat In Mumbai, According To Restaurateur Gauri Devidayal  

Where To Eat & Drink In Bangkok: A Chef’s Guide

Where To Eat & Drink In Bangkok: A Chef’s Guide   

The Wish List: 3 Cookware & Kitchen Buys Foodies Will Love  

Recreating My family's Iranian recipes

“Recreating My Family’s Iranian Recipes Helped Me To Find Home”  

Image of recipe

Roya Shariat’s Iranian Family Recipe For Noon Masti (Sweet Yogurt Fritters) 

Crying In H Mart by Michelle Zauner Book Cover, portrait of author Michelle Zauner

Michelle Zauner On Writing Crying In H Mart

Portrait of Dua Lipa and author Michelle Zauner: Relates to author Q&A for Service95 Book Club

Michelle Zauner Author Q&A

Service95 Book Club: Crying in H Mart Reading List

Michelle Zauner’s Recommended Reading List

Courtesy of Mingles

5 Dining Hotspots To Visit In Seoul 

Crying In H Mart Playlist Book Club

Playlist: Michelle Zauner’s Writing Soundtrack For Crying in H Mart

The Importance Of Food In South Korean Culture

The Importance Of Food In South Korean Culture

“A Beautifully Raw Journey”: The Poignant True Story Behind New Film Silver Haze 

Dua Lipa Let’s Talk About Sleep

The 5 Artists I Listen To When Winding Down For Sleep

Skincare As Self-Care: The Transformative Powers Of A Nightly Routine

Skincare As Self-Care: The Transformative Powers Of A Nightly Routine  

The Wish List: 3 Items To Help You Sleep Better

Lack of sleep: illustrated comic strip of the sun setting and rising

Can’t Sleep? Here’s How To Stop Worrying About It – & Actually Get Some Rest

An Ode To The Humble Sleeping T-Shirt 

An Ode To The Humble Sleeping T-Shirt 

Can A Sleep Retreat Actually Lead To Better Rest? 

Meditation Lamps, Customised Beds & Pillow Menus: Can A Sleep Retreat Lead To Better Rest? 

Tommy Dorfman On Creating Club Curran – A Space That Celebrates The Queer Experience

Polaroid photograph of Dua Lipa writing

The Power Of Words – Plus My 5 Favourite Spoken-Word Artists 

The Wish List: Slogan Tops That Let Your Outfit Do The Talking

Girl sitting in armchair on phone

Therapist In Your Pocket: Is AI The Future Of Mental Health Care? 

Trina Teoh: The Text Artist Bringing “Loud & Clear” Prose To The Streets Of Kuala Lumpur 

Image of mature woman gossiping at a party

Why We Love Gossip So Much (& How It’s Actually Good For Us) 

“Solidarity, Not Charity”: DOPE Magazine’s Active Approach To Tackling Poverty 

An Exclusive Extract From Flash Fiction Book Persona Non Grata

“A Duality Of Dark & Light”: An Exclusive Extract From Flash Fiction Book Persona Non Grata

Portrait of playwright and writer Suzie Miller

My Culture Hits: Prima Facie Author Suzie Miller

The Best Literary Festivals To Visit Around The World  

Illustration of a women sat on a bed

Hernan Diaz On Conflicting Storylines And The Perception Of Truth In Trust

Dua Lipa on her travels

Global Adventures 

Portrait image of Fashion designer Mina Tahir and images of Cairo city

My Hometown: Fashion Designer Mina Tahir’s Cairo Guide

The Good Buys: Tried-And-Tested Travel Picks For A Comfortable Journey

Melbourne, Gabriel Tan; Troye Sivan, Gadir Rajab; Hares & Hyenas; Victoria Price Centre

Troye Sivan’s Top 5 LGBTQIA+ Spots In Melbourne 

Places to visit and see in Dublin, Kehoe's Pub, Maser street artist, The Winding Stair, Trinity College Library

Dublin Guide: Where To Eat & Drink, What To Do & How To Find The Perfect Guinness 

1920s-Inspired Sazerac Cocktail Recipe

Gamechanging Creatives 

Portraits of creatives Arlo Parks, Michèle Lamy, Laila Gohar, Isamaya Ffrench, Tati Compton

14 Leading Women Creatives Share The Best Career Advice They’ve Been Given 

The Good Buys: Beautiful Buys From Independent Women-Founded Brands

Stills from the film Bobi Wine The Peoples President

Activist Barbie Kyagulanyi On The Fight For Political Justice In Uganda 

Images of the Modern Matriarch Skate Jam at the

The Fashion Creative Empowering The Next Generation Of Navajo Women

Portrait of poet Safia Elhillo

How Poet Safia Elhillo Is Creating A Safe Space For Black Muslim Women Through Her Writing 

Outi Pieski On The “Radical Softness” Of Creating Art Rooted In Sámi Tradition 

Dua Lipa Q&A With Hernan Diaz, author of Trust, for Service95 Book Club

Hernan Diaz Author Q&A

Hernan Diaz on Writing Trust - Service95 Book Club

Hernan Diaz On Writing Trust

Playlist: Hernan Diaz’s Writing Soundtracks For Trust

Hernan Diaz Recommended Reading List

Hernan Diaz’s Recommended Reading List

Scenes in New York following the Wall Street Crash

Trust, The Roaring Twenties And The Wall Street Crash

Girl reading: Relates to feature about fiction trends in 2024

The 5 Fiction Trends To Bookmark For Your 2024 Reading List 

Archive images of New York Club Studio 54

“Solace In The Rhythms Of Disco” – Studio 54’s Founder On The Ultimate Escape From Reality 

The Good Buys: Essential Items For Your Capsule Wardrobe

Dua Lipa Trust Editor's letter wordpress

Announcing March’s Monthly Read: Trust

Production images from New York theatre productions: The Notebook,

The 5 Theatre Shows To See In New York This Spring 

Portrait of Author Emmeline Clein

Dead Weight: Emmeline Clein On Disrupting Eating Disorder Culture Through Her Writing

Stills from short film title A Fragile State by A Fragile State, Lola Shoneyin for the FT 2024 Democracy series

This One Thing... A Fragile State By Lola Shoneyin 

RR Beauty, Valerie Obaze with the employees of RR Beauty

The Rise Of A-Beauty: The Brands Harnessing The Power Of African Ingredients 

Backstage beauty London Fashion Week

5 Beauty Lessons We Learned From London Fashion Week 

Isamaya Ffrench

The Way I Work... Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench 

Portraits of three women with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and eczma. From the series titled Epidermis by photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor

What Happened To The Skin Positivity Movement? 

Service95 Issue 105 Good Buys

The Good Buys: Skincare Products Tried, Tested & Loved By The Team

Dua Lipa in Los Angeles

Beauty Matters – Plus 5 Hair Products I Love

Strands For Trans co-founders JP Gomez and Xavier Cruz

Strands For Trans: The Global Network Of Queer-Affirming Beauty Salons 

My Pen Is The Wing Of A Bird Extract: New Fiction By Afghan Women 

Image of the interior of the Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookstore in Buenos Aires Argentina

Bookshop Spotlight: El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires

Author Annabelle Hirsch For My Life In Culture

⁠My Culture Hits: A History Of Women In 101 Objects Author Annabelle Hirsch

Portrait of designer and founder of Completedworks

The Way I Work... Completedworks’ Anna Jewsbury

Model wearing second hand clothing

How Depop Became An Incubator For New Fashion Design Talent

The Good Buys: Eco-Conscious (Yet Stylish) Designs To Keep You Warm...

Images of Istanbul city, bars and restuarants recommended by the founders of fashion label Les Benjamins

Where To Eat & Drink In Istanbul: An Insider’s Guide

Sinead O'Dwyer SS24 Collection

The 10 London-Based Designers To Have On Your Radar 

Dua Lipa wearing custom Schiaparelli dress for the 2024 Golden Globes

London Fashion Week Turns 40! Plus My 5 Up-And-Coming Designers To Know

Les Benjamins FW24 Collection

Les Benjamins: The Istanbul Brand Championing Eastern Fashion Through The Power Of Punk

Cocccon Silk farm and factory

The Fashion Entrepreneur Pioneering Sustainable, Cruelty-Free ‘Peace Silk’  

Fashion model Stella Tennant wearing headphones; related to article about fashion podcasts

5 Fashion Podcasts To Listen To Now 

Photographs backstage at London Fashion Week; We Are Your Friends Archive

Rebecca Zephyr Thomas’ New Exhibition Takes You Backstage At London Fashion Week 

Abstract illustration of queer couple in loving embrace

Love-Making As An Act Of Queer Resistance

couple holding hands: relates to article about finding love using dating apps

Love On The Apps: When Did Dating Become So Political?

The Good Buys: Show Yourself Some Love For Valentine’s Day

Couple holding hands; What Exactly Is Ethical Non-Monogamy – And What’s The Best Way To Approach It?

What Exactly Is Ethical Non-Monogamy – And What’s The Best Way To Approach It?

Dua Lipa with red hue sunlight on face

My Top 5 Films About Relationships

Woman sunbathing: Relates to article about finding happiness being single

Party Of One: “I Have A Life Full To The Brim With Love – Just Not The Romantic Kind”

Dinner parties hosted by & The Table

& The Table: The Supper Club Turning Strangers Into Friends

5 Romantic Reads That Will Change How You Think About Love

5 Romantic Reads That Will Change How You Think About Love

Dua Lipa and Khaled Hosseini Author Q&A

Khaled Hosseini Author Q&A

Khaled Hosseini On Writing A Thousand Splendid Suns – Service95 Book Club

Khaled Hosseini On Writing A Thousand Splendid Suns