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The best new summer books: newly published holiday reads
The Week Recommends The best books for a holiday read, based on summer round-ups in the press
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Mishal Husain: BBC journalist shares her six favourite books
The Week Recommends Newsreader and Radio 4 presenter picks works by Louisa May Alcott, Jamil Ahmad and more
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The CIA by Hugh Wilford: 'lively and original' history of America's spy agency
The Week Recommends The book has been dubbed a 'must-read' for those interested in intelligence and national-security affairs
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Nick Bryant: former BBC Washington correspondent chooses his five favourite books
The Week Recommends Journalist recommends works by Clive James, Anna Funder and more
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One great cookbook: Molly Stevens' 'All About Dinner'
The Week Recommends This book is a problem solver, whether you need inspiration, careful instruction of complex ideas or crave success with the ABCs of cooking dinner
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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My Family: The Memoir – 'wincingly funny' revelations from David Baddiel
The Week Recommends The comedian and author shares the 'full unvarnished picture' of his childhood
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The Alice Munro claims rocking the literary world
In the Spotlight Daughter says the late author knew stepfather abused her as a child
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Lara Maiklem recommends five books about searching for treasure
The Week Recommends The mudlarker picks works by Derek Jarman, Tracey Williams and more
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Endgame 1944: the 'superb' story of a vital Second World War battle
The Week Recommends Jonathan Dimbleby's book explores the confrontation between Stalin's Red Army and Hitler's troops
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Five books chosen by Nina Stibbe
Feature The author recommends works by David Sedaris, Alba de Céspedes and more
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8 new cookbooks ready to make your summer hum
The Week Recommends The most special of Vietnamese food, Italian American baking for all and a primer on turning beloved cocktails into freezer versions of themselves
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Best memoirs and biographies: from Britney Spears to the Beckhams
The Week Recommends Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – including David Bowie to Keir Starmer
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Best novels: top books to read this year
The Week Recommends Some of the most engaging novels of 2024, from James by Percival Everett to The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
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The House of Beckham: why Tom Bower's book won't topple the Golden Balls empire
Talking Point Unauthorised biography of David and Victoria Beckham is met with tepid response
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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