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The best novels of 2023
The Week Recommends Including new books by Chetna Maroo, Rose Tremain and Stephen King
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6 thrilling reads chosen by Ken Follett
Feature The historical novelist suggests works by Frank Herbert, Charles Dickens and more
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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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Etaf Rum recommends 6 empowering reads centered around women
Feature The author suggests works by Zora Neale Hurston, Sylvia Plath and more
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Jeff Daniels suggests 6 books that informed his writing and acting
The star recommends works by Gabriel García Márquez, Shelby Foote and more
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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
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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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19 of the best UK literary festivals and book fairs
feature A look at some the biggest events for book lovers in Britain in 2023 and 2024
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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
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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
By Theara Coleman Published
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