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The best novels of 2023
The Week Recommends Including new novels by Naomi Alderman, Dolly Alderton, and Samantha Harvey
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From 'thunks' to mixed reality, the future of books is interactive
The Explainer What is in store for literature in an increasingly digital world?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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5 comforting books about loneliness and solitude
The Week Recommends Whether you look at it as solitude or isolation, being alone can stir a lot of feelings. These books capture that.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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6 new horror novels to read this fall
The Explainer These upcoming releases will have you on the edge of your seat — or hiding under the covers
By David Faris Published
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Walter Isaacson's 'Elon Musk' can 'scarcely contain its subject'
The latest biography on the elusive tech mogul is causing a stir among critics
By Theara Coleman Published
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AI-generated books: the rising tide of junk
feature AI-generated titles could flood the internet with mediocre and inaccurate content
By The Week Staff Published
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6 books to get cozy with this fall
The Week Recommends A cornucopia of literary greatness awaits this autumn
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5 illuminating books about the video game industry
Speed Read Cozy up with a few reads that dig into some of the most fascinating parts of video game history
By Theara Coleman Published
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Best UK literary festivals and book fairs in 2023
feature A look at some the biggest events for book lovers in Britain in 2023
By The Week Staff Published
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Top 10 best debut novels of all time
feature Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone took top spot in a poll of British literary lovers
By The Week Staff Published
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Nine of the best children’s books for summer 2023
The Week Recommends Recommended reads for the school summer holidays
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Best books to read this summer
The Week Recommends The best recently published holiday reads, based on summer round-ups in the press
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What critics are saying about Lorrie Moore's 'I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home'
The Week Recommends Critics are reacting to Moore's first novel in over a decade
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5 books to fill the sci-fi void left by 'Black Mirror' season 6
The Week Recommends The popular series may be going in a new direction, but you can still get your sci-fi fix
By Theara Coleman Published
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