Books

the week recommends It’s high season for new releases

By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published 25 September 26

The Week Recommends The true story of a KGB spy who betrayed his country in exchange for an unexpected request

By The Week UK Published 24 September 26

In the Spotlight Final contenders examine the role of fathers, sons and husbands

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 23 September 26

Feature The award-winning actor-writer recommends works by Toni Morrison, Mario Puzo, and Philip Nicholson

By The Week US Published 22 September 26

Feature A critically-acclaimed tale of gay life in 1980s Jamaica and a deep dive into the life of vilified lawyer Ray Cohn

By The Week US Published 22 September 26

In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated 21 September 26

In the Spotlight Diana’s brother said Buckingham Palace’s response to his tell-all memoir is ‘astonishingly provocative’

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 21 September 26

The Week Recommends Hermione Lee’s biography brings the ‘intriguing, contradictory’ Booker-winning novelist to life

By The Week UK Published 17 September 26

the week recommends From the French Revolution to early aviation, writers continue to draw inspiration from the past

By David Faris Published 16 September 26

The Week Recommends The Gruffalo author’s big-hearted tales go far beyond the deep dark wood

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 16 September 26

Feature The best-selling author recommends works by James Ellroy, Evelyn Waugh, and Joyce Carol Oates

By The Week US Published 15 September 26

Feature An experimental book on fame and a fascinating take on ancient literature

By The Week US Published 15 September 26