Gift-giving season is grand (books in the book grocer’s stocking [if the grinch banker doesn't steal Christmas]), but when it comes to unadulterated bibliophilia, it’s autumn that sets our hearts aflutter. With literature festivals ongoing all over the country and a rapid rollout of the heavy hitter awards (the Forward, Nobel and Booker prizes, all in less than a week), there’s plenty to keep us nourished for the duvet days of winter. Booker Tuesday:......

Boys - are you feeling spotty today? Are you not happy with those bags under your eyes, or wish that little red blemish just wasn't there? Do you ask to borrow your girl friend's Touch Éclat a little too often? Today, your dreams come true as Selfridges launch Touche Éclat for men. They're kicking off the 'metrosexualization of the cosmetics sector', as they put it, with a launch at 12pm featuring Stuart Pilkington from BB9......