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Mark Billingham shares his favourite books
The Week Recommends The novelist and actor shares works by Mark Lewisohn, John Connolly and Gillian Flynn
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The Red Brigades: a 'fascinating insight' into the 'most feared' extremist group of 1970s Italy
The Week Recommends A 'grimly absorbing' history of the group and their attempts to overthrow the Italian state
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The best graphic novels
The Week Recommends These inventive illustrated books will transport you to another world
By Martina Nacach Cowan Ros Published
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Secluded retreats for aspiring writers
The Week Recommends These tranquil hideaways are the perfect place to put pen to paper
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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The best history books to read in 2025
The Week Recommends These fascinating deep-dives are perfect for history buffs
By Isabella Redmayne Published
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Shami Chakrabarti picks her favourite books
The Week Recommends The politician and human rights activist shares the polemics that inspired her
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The Genius Myth: a 'fresh and unpretentious' book from Helen Lewis
The Week Recommends This 'angry, witty book' by Helen Lewis is a valuable critique of the 'flattering fiction' of genius
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The rise of performative reading
In The Spotlight Why Gen Z may only be pretending to read those clever books
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The best historical fiction of 2025: from Perspectives to The Eights
The Week Recommends Let these gripping tales transport you to a different time
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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Easy listening: the best audiobooks
The Week Recommends Swap hefty hardbacks for hands-free reading this summer
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Axel Scheffler picks his favourite books
The Week Recommends From Steig to Finkelstein, the award-winning illustrator shares his top picks
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Best novels to read in 2025
The Week Recommends If you're looking for a good book, here are our top picks for this year so far
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Lost Boys: a 'sobering' journey to the heart of the manosphere
The Week Recommends James Bloodworth examines the 'cranks and hucksters' making money through 'masculine discontent'
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Larry Lamb shares his favourite books
The Week Recommends The actor picks works by Neil Sheehan, Annie Proulx and Émile Zola
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