A GOOD VIEW

Our recommendations of the best TV, music and books launching this spring.

The Happy Couple Orion Publishing Co | 25th May

From Naoise Dolan, author of the bestselling book Exciting Times, is The Happy Couple. Dolan’s new book follows the lives of a soon to be married couple, their best man, bridesmaid, and wedding guest as the wedding approaches. Each character finds themselves searching for their happily ever after – but does it lie at the end of an aisle?

To Catch a Killer Sky Cinema | May

The latest album from former One Direction singer, Niall Horan is The Show. Returning for his first album in three years showcasing tunes he worked on in lockdown, Horan thanks his fans for being patient with him in his heartfelt album trailer in which he announces he looks forward to sharing a new side of himself with his audience. He will also be taking The Show on tour later this year.

Eleanor (Shailene Woodley) is a talented but troubled rookie detective wrestling with the demons of her past, when she is called to the scene of a shooting – the work of a new and terrifying murderer. The police and FBI launch a nationwide manhunt but are thwarted at every turn by the killer's enigmatic and unprecedented behaviour. Eleanor must stop at nothing to bring this elusive murderer to justice.

Jewish Matchmaking Netflix |3rd May

A new series from the producers of Indian Matchmaking, Jewish Matchmaking features singles in the US and Israel as they turn their dating life over to a top Jewish matchmaker. Will using the traditional practice of shidduchim dating help them find their soulmate in today’s world?