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A Reader's Guide to the Major Literary Prizes

Everything you need to know about literary awards (and what to read first)

May 17 • The Reading List

8 contemporary mystery novels

for readers who love clues, tension and carefully constructed plots

May 10 • The Reading List

7 novels with unforgettable opening sentences

first lines that will make you want to keep reading

May 3 • The Reading List

9 books about books

stories of bookshops and booksellers

Apr 26 • The Reading List

The One Habit I Use to Read 50+ Books a Year

For anyone who loves reading but can’t seem to stick with it

Apr 19 • The Reading List

11 books to read if you've been obsessed with the artemis II mission

a reading list for anyone interested in the moon, astronauts or space exploration

Apr 12 • The Reading List

10 speculative fiction reads

the genre that asks "what if?"

Apr 5 • The Reading List

6 books translated from japanese

not by murakami

Mar 29 • The Reading List

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