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'Is he autistic or not? I'm not leaving here without an answer.'
opinion An excerpt from Kate Swenson's 'Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy'
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A Life of Picasso: Vol. IV – a flawed but ‘astounding’ book
The Week Recommends John Richardson’s new volume is clever and flamboyant
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Butler to the World by Oliver Bullough: ‘highly readable but thoroughly depressing’
The Week Recommends Timely analysis of how Britain has helped to launder others’ fortunes
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Yes means yes, but it doesn't mean good sex
opinion An interview with 'Rethinking Sex' author Christine Emba, who argues consent should be an ethical floor — not a ceiling
By Jeva Lange Published
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NoViolet Bulawayo's 6 favorite books
feature The award-winning author recommends works by Malcolm X, Gabriel García Márquez, and more
By The Week Staff Published
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War in Ukraine: the best books about the conflict’s background
feature The essential reading list to understand the history behind the war
By The Week Staff Published
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In Search of Mary Seacole: a ‘wonderfully informative’ biography
The Week Recommends Helen Rappaport sets out to bring ‘clarity to Seacole’s life’
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Constable: a Portrait by James Hamilton – a warm-hearted biography
The Week Recommends This illuminating book suggests that we have got the English painter all wrong
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Inside the world of Shirley Hughes
Why Everyone’s Talking About Children’s author and illustrator dies at age of 94
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Sheila Heti recommends 6 books about the power of sex
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Kingdom of Characters review: a ‘delightful mix of history and linguistics’
The Week Recommends Jing Tsu’s ‘enchanting’ book tells the story of the Chinese language over the past 150 years
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The Overview podcast: why are more books being banned?
podcast Hundreds of titles are disappearing from library shelves and syllabuses as the US culture wars escalate
By The Week Published
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Book bans: five infamous cases
feature Challenges to titles on library shelves and school syllabuses increasing at ‘unprecedented’ rate
By The Week Staff Published
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Danya Kukafka recommends 6 mind-bending books
feature The novelist recommends entries from Rachel Yoder, Kim Fu, and more.
By The Week Staff Published
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