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“I thought being president would be easier than my old life.”
— President Donald Trump

It’s been an interesting couple of years since Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States in 2016.

We’ve seen everything from “alternative facts” to the rise of the alt-right, but whether you love him or hate him (or love to hate him) there’s no denying that this presidency has been both captivating and a bit crazy. (Maybe a lot crazy.)

With midterm elections happening next week for our neighbours to the South, we’ve chosen Trump from A to Z as our November book of the month.

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Halloween and goodies go together like a witch and her broomstick, so for your Halloween snack menu, we turned to the expert on all things witch-related: author and illustrator Gregoire Solotareff.

His book Dictionary of Witches is filled with everything there is to know about these creepy crones and even has a handful of frightful foods that witches love. To make these recipes more palatable to all the non-witches out there, we’ve taken Solotareff's disgusting delicacies and given them a devilishly delicious Halloween party twist.

Whether you’re throwing your own party or need to bring a dish to a friend’s spooky shindig, these wonderfully witchy dishes are sure to please the crowds of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins that will be crowding around the snack table.

 

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We all know one of those annoying people who are good at everything. They have a great career. They’re athletic, talented, and respected. Plus they can cook, they give great speeches, and you know they would be helpful in a crisis.

Now you can be one of those people too with GQ How to Win at Life, the new book from British GQ’s Senior Commissioning Editor Charlie Burton.

Bringing together expert advice on everything from fashion to sports to fine food to work, romance, travel, and more, this book is a master class in excelling at everything you do.

To give you a taste of the skills you’ll master with this modern gentleman’s (and woman’s) handbook, here’s some helpful life advice from celebrity chef-cum-restaurateur Jamie Oliver, travel photographer Lauren Bath, and former SAS officer Andy McNab.
 

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