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Insights: The Best Books I've Read So Far In 2026
Every year, like the completist geek I am, I keep a record of every book I read. Here are the five I've enjoyed the most so far in 2025.
May 12
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Matthew Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
The wonder of Moby Dick, a dazzling Elliott Smith clip, and why you need to attend next week's SAS paddle outs.
May 7
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Matthew Barr
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April 2026
Looking Sideways: 10 Things
New Beck, some classic Zep, and rest in peace Beverly Martyn.
Apr 30
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Matthew Barr
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Christina Koch - Four Things We Learned
This week: what we learned from my 2020 conversation with surfer, astronaut and now lunar orbiter Christina Koch, one of my favourite ever episodes.
Apr 28
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Matt Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
The value of storytelling, a brilliant piece on Georgia, and a personal milestone achieved.
Apr 24
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Matthew Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
My interview with Julie Maughan, 20 years of Huck, and my reading year so far.
Apr 16
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Matthew Barr
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In Search of Scarcity: Georgia
Investigating the profit-versus-preservation conundrum in one of Europe's last winter sports wildernesses.
Apr 13
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Matthew Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
My interview with Julie Maughan, 20 years of Huck, and my reading year so far.
Apr 9
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Matthew Barr
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Looking Sideways: 10 Things
ACM is hiring, a disappointing reading experience, and Christina heads for the moon
Apr 3
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Matthew Barr
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Episode 262: Julie Maughan and Chris Hines - Dirty Business
Listen | Discussing the human cost of Britain's water scandal
Apr 2
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Matthew Barr
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March 2026
Looking Sideways: 10 Things
A new era for Carve, the latest 'state' of woke, and a great mainstream skate take.
Mar 27
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Matthew Barr
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Insights: 5 Creative Lessons From Oscar-Winning Director Orlando von Einsiedel
“You’re always starting again. In a way, each film asks you to figure it out from the beginning.”
Mar 25
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