What book do you recommend and why?
The Bee Sting, by Paul Murray – I usually start the school year by reading a few Booker shortlists, and this one was shortlisted for the 2023 prize. Bittersweet, comic and at times heartbreakingly tragic, this novel follows the story of all the members in one Irish family, spanning several generations and demonstrating how history repeats itself.
What podcast do you recommend we listen to and why?
Dan Snow’s History Hit. If you’ve ever tried to listen to ‘In Our Time’ and felt intellectually inadequate, this is the history podcast for you. Dan interviews a range of historians and contemporary political commentators, drawing parallels and links across history. His nuanced layman’s approach makes it accessible, while the depth covered is substantial and at times, utterly gripping.
Where do you work/teach?
I’m Ms Rachel, Vice Principal for Learning and Curriculum in Primary School
