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Phoebe Luckhurst

ES Magazine

Your alternative summer reading list

The out of offices are flying in, the mercury is rising and the luggage queues at Heathrow are now stretching the 19-ish miles into central London. Which can only mean one thing: it is officially pool loungers and rosé-at-10am-cos-why-not season. But sunny holidays aren’t an excuse to let your brain go soft: the perfect companion to every holiday is a stack of sizzling reads (at least one of which you might actually finish). Phoebe Luckhurst has your guide to what to pack in your carry-on

Jul 14, 2022
Events and Things To Do

How to make this year’s Glastonbury the best one yet

From swerving fashion faux pas to sneaking into the hottest secret sets, Phoebe Luckhurst shares her top Worthy Farm tips

Jun 24, 2022
TV

How Sally Rooney are you? Take our quiz to find out

Are you a listless intellectual malcontent or just run of the mill?

May 17, 2022
TV

Conversations With Friends review: Watered down take on Rooney’s debut

In this four-hander, the romantic chemistry between Joe Alwyn’s Nick and Alison Oliver’s Frances doesn’t quite convince

May 10, 2022
Health & Fitness

London's best running vests

The Marathon is approaching (at a sustainable pace) and you can barely see the park for the swarms of runners kitted out in glorious technicolour. Keep up with the pack with a new running vest: here are five of the best

May 5, 2022
Health & Fitness

The best running shorts for summer

Throw off the drab leggings: summer is here and that means you need to get your legs out. Take summer running in your stride — here are five of the best hot shorts

May 3, 2022
The Escapist

Hotel TwentySeven, Amsterdam: an offbeat luxury hotel to love

This central city hotel is pure luxury - with a sense of fun, says Phoebe Luckhurst

May 3, 2022
Insider

Your ultimate spring reading list

From buzzy debuts to taut thrillers, acerbic millennial love stories to moving memoirs, Phoebe Luckhurst picks the books to add to your shelf now

May 1, 2022
Fashion

The best fashion wellies

Normal shoes are no use for wading around the capital but the sight of Messrs Cameron, Miliband and Clegg in wellies does little to recommend waterproof boots. But sensible needn’t mean sartorial sacrifice — give your look a bit of fashion welly with these stylish boots.

Apr 25, 2022
ES Best Home

The best bike saddles

Successful cyclists need a good head on their shoulders and a good saddle on their frame. Here are five of the best

Apr 21, 2022
TV

Gazza on BBC Two review: compelling stuff, but a bit short on analysis

A new two-parter aims to tell the troubled footballer’s story, but it could have done with digging a bit deeper

Apr 12, 2022
Gadgets & Tech

The 5 best smart bulbs

There's more to bulbs than just bright light. See our pick of the best smart bulbs that can help make life easier for you

Mar 31, 2022
The Escapist

The Conservatorium, Amsterdam: an elegant oasis close to the action

A luxury bolthole for exploring the cultural side of the city, says Phoebe Luckhurst

Mar 30, 2022
Food & Drink

The best pizza ovens

The pizza’s in the oven, you say smugly — for this is no average oven-bake, it’s been wood-fired (or something) in your own extra-hot appliance. Toss the dough: these are five of the best DIY ovens

Mar 11, 2022