A round-up of recent novels set in the capital. Kiss Me First by Lottie Moggach Lottie Moggach’s first novel is an intense one. Tess wants to kill herself, but doesn’t want to cause her friends and family much suffering. Leila is her way out: she will take over Tess’s online life once Tess “checks out”, answering her emails, updating her social media profiles, gradually distancing Tess from...

Images above from Curious 2012. Tiptoe through one of London’s most picturesque cemeteries, looking out for works of art. From this weekend the Curious art trail can be explored in West Norwood Cemetery . 21 artists will position site-responsive works around the burial ground, one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’. The installations use various media, including ceramics, sound, textiles,...

This summer three festivals will grace the streets of South London within three weeks of one another. What’s more, they’re mostly free. Treat yourself to a healthy dose of community spirit with four days of performing arts, live music, art and craft, and family fun at Crystal Palace Overground Festival (27-30 June). Venues across the area open their doors for activities including comedy nights,...