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The Finest Hotel in Kabul: a ‘haunting’ history of modern Afghanistan
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Shadow Ticket: Thomas Pynchon’s first novel in over a decade
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?
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Marisa Silver’s 6 favorite books that capture a lifetime
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Book reviews: ‘We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution’ and ‘Will There Ever Be Another You’
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The best new crime novels to add to your reading list
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Literary festivals to catch this autumn
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Alchemised: how Harry Potter fanfic went mainstream
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Susie Dent picks her favourite books
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Easy listening: the best audiobooks
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A Booker shortlist for grown-ups?
Talking Point Dominated by middle-aged authors, this year’s list is a return to ‘good old-fashioned literary fiction’
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Fractured France: an ‘informative and funny’ enquiry
The Week Recommends Andrew Hussey's work is a blend of ‘memoir, travelogue and personal confession’
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Best new biographies and memoirs to read in 2025
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Lou Berney’s 6 favorite books with powerful storytelling
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