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Jessica Francis Kane's 6 favorite books that prove less is more
Feature The author recommends works by Penelope Fitzgerald, Marie-Helene Bertino, and more
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BookTok is reviving publishing – but at what cost?
In The Spotlight Social media recommendations are boosting book sales but critics give the trend mixed reviews
By Abby Wilson Published
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Clare Balding picks her favourite books
The Week Recommends The broadcaster shares works by Liane Moriarty, Maggie O'Farrell and Charles Dickens
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September's books tell of friendship in middle age, teachers versus fascists, and Covid psychosis
the week recommends September books include Angela Flournoy's 'The Wilderness,' Randi Weingarten's 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers' and Patricia Lockwood's 'Will There Ever Be Another You'
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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The Last Titans: Churchill and de Gaulle – a 'highly readable' account of two 'men of destiny'
The Week Recommends 'Well-timed' biography illustrates how France and Britain could cooperate today
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Tackling Moby-Dick at sea: an immersive field trip in the Hebrides
The Week Recommends Week-long sailing holiday offers a chance to explore the setting of the famous book
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?
In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting
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Thomasina Miers picks her favourite books
The Week Recommends The food writer shares works by Arundhati Roy, Claire Keegan and Charles Dickens
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Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York – a 'marmalade-dropping' portrayal
The Week Recommends Andrew Lownie writes a 'devastating' biography of the King's brother and his former wife
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Best new biographies and memoirs to read in 2025
The Week Recommends Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – from Mark Twain to Bill Gates
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Great books being released in September 2025
The Week Recommends August books include R.F. Kuang's 'Katabasis,' Xenobe Purvis' 'The Hounding' and Louis Sachar's 'The Magician of Tiger Castle'
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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'Animal Farm' at 80: Orwell's parable remains 'horribly' relevant
Talking Point George Orwell's warnings about authoritarianism and manipulation have been weaponised across the political spectrum
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Nicola Sturgeon's five favourite books
The Week Recommends Former first minister of Scotland chooses novels by Percival Everett, Val McDermid and Toni Morrison
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Dive in! The best children's books to spark a love of reading
The Week Recommends These gripping stories will keep kids hooked until the last page
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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