Books

The Week Recommends Andrew Lownie writes a 'devastating' biography of the King's brother and his former wife

By The Week UK Published 28 August 25

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 15 August 25

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 15 August 25

The Week Recommends Former first minister of Scotland chooses novels by Percival Everett, Val McDermid and Toni Morrison

By The Week UK Published 15 August 25

The Week Recommends These gripping stories will keep kids hooked until the last page

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 13 August 25

Talking Point Former Scottish first minister attempts to set record straight in 'Frankly' but does she leave more questions than answers?

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 12 August 25

The Week Recommends The financial columnist picks works by Peter Turchin, Adam Smith and Christopher Clark

By The Week UK Published 8 August 25

The Week Recommends Scott Anderson 'easily and elegantly' paints a picture of a century of Iran's history

By The Week UK Published 7 August 25

Feature The best-selling author recommends works by Jane Austen, Zora Neale Hurston, and more

By The Week US Published 6 August 25

The Week Recommends The British novelist picks works by Sergeanne Golon, Jill Burke and Natalie Zemon

By The Week UK Published 1 August 25

The Week Recommends Giorgia Meloni, once a 'short, fat, sullen, bullied girl', explains how she became one of the most powerful people in politics

By The Week UK Published 31 July 25

The Week Recommends Ditch the dreary for a 'dose of delight' on your next trip away

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 21 July 25