It was a banner year for literature, with a plethora of intriguing and memorable releases. The publishing world delivered boundary-pushing fiction alongside heavily researched and introspective ...

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When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. The new year means the kickoff of a season with highly ...

From daring contemporary collections to the long-awaited definitive edition from one of the major poets of the 20th century, this is our pick of the best poetry books of the year. Whether you’re a ...

These are the top culinary reads of the year, from a celebration of Middle Eastern food to an immersive tour of Paris’s 20 arrondissements. Ben Lippett – the author of this superbly practical cookbook ...