The big idea: why we need to put death on the curriculum

Most British children experience bereavement, and schools should help them deal with it

Sunday with Jacqueline Wilson: ‘It’s called the South Downs, but it mostly seems to be up’

The author on an early start, eggs by the dozen and Jeremy Clarkson’s piglets

On my radar: Billy Corgan’s cultural highlights

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman on bonding with his son over Miyazaki, the genius of Mozart’s Requiem, and the world’s biggest Bozo the Clown collection

‘Getting fired broke something in me’: how overachiever Jennifer Romolini gave up on ambition

The author of Ambition Monster on ascending through the New York media world to blingy startups – and crashing to earth

‘A sign of hope’: why weeds are finally being embraced by gardeners

Species once viewed as a threat are undergoing a horticultural reassessment and being hailed for their resilience and beauty across the UK

Jon Ronson: ‘It’s getting harder to be optimistic’

The writer and broadcaster, 57, on tracking down stories, holding grudges, feeling happiest when he’s at work – and looking for the connections that bring us together

‘Entire evenings of my life have been shaped by the internet’s review culture’: why we’re obsessed with rating systems

From movies to gyms to holidays, we all love handing out a star rating. Joel Golby explains why – and reviews his life over the past week

Sunday with Harlan Coben: ‘New York City is a great city for walking’

The novelist takes us on a stroll to the Grand Bazaar, through Central Park and to Freeman’s on 72 Street for the best Reuben sandwiches

I have a dream job and family, but I really want to write novels

Get up very early in the morning and just write. You will make mistakes but learn from them. Don’t be in a hurry and keep taking small steps

Sunday with Deborah Meaden: ‘The cats get me up about 9.30am by tapping my face’

The business guru talks about her family, her menagerie, vegan lunches and a day of contemplation

Catland by Kathryn Hughes review – paws for thought

From pests to pampered pets … how Victorian artist Louis Wain ushered in the age of the cat

‘My own inner critic is a bully’: Julia Cameron on creative demons and updating The Artist’s Way

Creativity guru Julia Cameron has long inspired others. Now she’s sharing her own secret weapon

‘Money pervades everything’: the psychotherapist delving into our deep anxiety about finances

Do you find it hard to budget or, conversely, difficult to spend? Vicky Reynal reveals what our financial choices reveal about our psyches – and what can be done to ease our money worries

‘They made it look so easy’: traditional craft of bookbinding rejuvenated for the TikTok age

Enthusiasts are customising their favourite works and being rewarded with wide social media following

‘I was in a kind of ecstatic freefall’: artist Miranda July on writing the book that could change your life

The artist and filmmaker has always enjoyed challenging convention. Now she has written a novel which takes a breathtaking look at menopause, sex, death and transformation