What will you be reading next year? London book fair’s star attractions

Salman Rushdie’s take on Don Quixote, Elton John’s memoirs and a study of criminals in Broadmoor – a selection of the biggest and most interesting books announced at the fair

Marketing medication as his and hers? This is ‘anxiety economy’ at its worst

Highly gendered, Insta-friendly and sold online – pills are being peddled for things like first-date nerves and public speaking, says author Emily Reynolds

‘I have the right to tell this story’: Lukas Dhont defends his trans film Girl

His film about a transitioning dancer was set for the big time – until it was called ‘the most dangerous movie about a trans character in years’. Does the director have any regrets?

Feminism without human warmth leaves me cold

I’m a fan of the acclaimed young writer known as ‘the Slumflower’. But her sexual creed of exploitation appals me, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

I did dry February as well as January – and waved goodbye to hangxiety

I don’t want to be teetotal, but I have had enough of the creeping panic, shame and guilt that comes with drinking. A spell without alcohol left me thoroughly restored

Women with Allergan breast implants may sue over cancer link

UK women claim they were not told enough about potential risk of rare breast cancer

Feel better now? The rise and rise of the anxiety economy

From squishy toys to colouring books to blankets, the anxiety business is worth billions. But is it all just making us even more anxious? Eva Wiseman reports

‘Our goal is to halve the male suicide rate’: why no-frills therapy works for men

Every week, around the country, groups of men meet for some straight-talking therapy. Could this be the answer to the male mental health crisis?

Getting fit in middle age as beneficial as starting early – study

Increasing activity in 40s and 50s lowers risk of early death just like staying fit from teens

Is it ever too late to reply to an email?

Social expectations about digital etiquette have never been more in flux. The solution? Avoid worrying about it altogether