Eleven-year-old Sam, who has leukemia, faces difficult questions about death while trying to keep living fully. The review praises Sally Nicholls’s first-person story for combining lists, odd facts, humor, and poignant observations, and commends Charlotte Parry’s narration of Sam and his friend Felix. Rather than presenting a mournful end-of-life tale, the audiobook is described as an engaging quest about how to live.

Kirkus praises Sally Nicholls’ picture book, illustrated by Gosia Herba, as a lively interactive read-aloud for ages 2–5. Children are invited to make sounds as they explore a noisy house, moving from animal-filled outdoor scenes and playful rooms to a quiet bedroom. Vibrant, densely composed illustrations feature diverse children and recognizable and imaginary animals. The review concludes that toddlers will enjoy the book’s high-energy sounds and scenes.

Sally Nicholls' 'Godfather Death' is a children's book that tells the story of a poor fisherman seeking an honest godfather for his son. Rejecting offers from Father God and the Devil, the fisherman chooses Death, leading to his eventual downfall. The narrative, complemented by Júlia Sardà's autumn-hued illustrations, explores themes of truth and human frailty, echoing suspenseful, folkloric prose.

Sally Nicholls retells a lesser-known Brothers Grimm tale about a fisherman who chooses Death as his son’s godfather. Death helps the fisherman become a successful doctor, but the fisherman eventually tries to outwit him. The review praises Nicholls’s deft writing and Júlia Sardà’s distinctive illustrations, while noting that the bleak ending may not appeal to every reader.

Four narrators perform Sally Nicholls’s young adult epistolary novel, following former school friends Sophia, Polly, and Tirzah as they face separate challenges in late-19th-century London, Liverpool, and Scotland. The review praises the narrators’ distinct, emotionally attentive portrayals and calls the ensemble performance delightful.

Yours from the Tower is an epistolary novel set in late-19th-century Britain, focusing on the lives of three young women, Tirzah, Polly, and Sophia, as they navigate their futures after school. The novel, primarily told through their letters, explores themes of confinement, teaching, family life, romance, and the pursuit of a financially advantageous marriage. It is praised for its structure, character development, and celebration of female friendship and independence. The book is recommended for readers aged 14-18 and is a companion to the 2013 novel If He Had Been With Me, which tells the story of Finn, Autumn, and Jack dealing with the aftermath of Finn's death and their struggles with grief, mental health, and the complexities of young adulthood.

CCTV footage of a 'pickpocket' returning a wallet to his victim after realizing he was caught on camera has gone viral, amassing over 18 million views and nearly 200,000 shares on Facebook. The incident, believed to have occurred in Austria, shows the thief returning the wallet and alerting the victim. Social media users suspect the event was staged due to the poster's resemblance to the thief.

Atlanta United is set to debut in their new £1.38 billion Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The stadium features a retractable roof, a massive 360-degree TV screen, extensive parking, and seating for 71,000 spectators. It also offers numerous amenities, including a large number of beer taps and enhanced toilet facilities. The design draws inspiration from Ancient Roman architecture and incorporates green energy solutions. The venue is already booked for major events like the Superbowl in 2019 and the NCCA Final Fours in 2020.

An oblivious woman caused a pile-up on a busy street in India after crossing the road without looking both ways. The incident, captured on video and posted on LiveLeak, shows a driver swerving to avoid the woman, resulting in a collision with a motorcyclist and subsequent injuries to pedestrians. The extent of the injuries is unknown. India, with one of the highest road fatality rates globally, aims to halve road deaths within two years through stricter traffic laws and road-building programs.

British Columbia mortgage holders are concerned about rising interest rates, with a significant portion holding variable-rate mortgages. The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.0%, the highest since 2001. Vancity's Senior Manager of Mortgage Services, Bradley Finerty, provides insights on mortgage options, borrowing limits, and strategies for managing mortgage payments. The article also discusses the benefits of different mortgage types, payment frequencies, and the importance of pre-approval. Financial institutions and government programs like the First Home Savings Account offer various incentives and support for homebuyers.