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Books of the Year I – 2026

31 October 2026 9:00 am

Our regular contributors choose the books they have most enjoyed reading in 2026

Books of the Year II – further recommendations from our regular reviewers

8 November 2025 9:00 am

Popular choices include: Look Closer, by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst; Clown Town, by Mick Herron; The Finest Hotel in Kabul, by Lyse Doucet

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