I loved the conversations between strangers and I’m a big fan of both Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis. My admiration was only increased when Eno said the best thing to do with Ipswich was just to pass through.
Dan Pryce
Ipswich
They’re just like buses, conversations: you wait for a while and then four turn up, one after the other. On an exceedingly wild, wet and windy weekend, they were a joy to read. Thank you to the conversationalists, and the stunningly simple cover photograph that whet the appetite.
Angus MacIntosh
Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire
Our four-year-old aspiring astronaut was very excited to recognise Chris Hadfield, and answering her subsequent questions has required some research by her parents. Over two years after he came back to Earth, Chris is still inspiring children to discover space for themselves.
Kate Abell
Brighton
Is it just me, or did anyone else notice that Chris Hadfield is the secret love child of Basil Fawlty and Manuel?
Andy Powell
By email
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett’s Conversation That Changed My Life brought tears to my eyes. As the mother of a severely autistic seven-year-old, I have not appreciated how siblings must feel. I think my two girls feel the same protective love for their brother that Cosslett describes.
Amanda Crozier
Hampton, Middlesex
Men who receive nail clippers for Christmas could retaliate with a box of tampons.
Jennifer Rees
Cardiff
I query Burt Reynolds’ memory. In April 1973, I bought the first copy of PlayGirl, and he was the naked centrefold. I didn’t notice his short legs.
Estelle Brain
By email
Was it intentional to omit the “best thing about Elizabeth”, or was Oliver’s response just too long?
Janette Ellen McKenna
Liverpool
Bridget Christie skilfully blends politics, humour and feminism into a thing of beauty. More, please.
Bev Shrieves
By email
Any chance of a glossary for Marina O’Loughlin’s restaurant reviews? Last week I was floored by at least 13 terms – “amatriciana”, “scamorza” – and finally lost my appetite with “over-foofed” and “cin cin”.
Priscilla Kemp
Conwy, North Wales
I’m sure Alice Walker’s grits taste fine, but who has 25 minutes to make breakfast? I struggle to find time for microwave porridge.
John Tierney
Heswall, Wirral
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