Essays on getting old and getting friendly; murder in Minnesota and the Outer Hebrides; Wales’s answer to Dante; bats and other nightly things: find all this and more in my autumn picks.
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From the bestselling author of Mayflies and Caledonian Road, a heart-enriching celebration of what makes us great: our friends.If we are lucky, in our lives, our friendships will be rich and varied. They will be shared with…
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Translated by Anne Milano AppelThis haunting novel was championed by Italian author Italo Calvino who called it a “very simple book, straightforward to read, but at the same time possessing great depth and extraordinary…
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Translated by Elizabeth DeNomaA beautiful and profound natural history of snow from the bestselling, award-winning Swedish environmentalist Sverker Sörlin, exploring the cultural, scientific, artistic and existential significance of…
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An unforgettable new novel from the author of the modern classic I Love Dick — a witty, probing journey into a fractured America, culminating in the investigation of a teenage murder.On the Iron Range of northern Minnesota,…
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A hugely original tour of Great Britain by acclaimed historian Graham Robb, which takes a fresh look at the people, places and events which have – for better or worse – shaped a nation.'Graham Robb has found a new format for…
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A poignant and joyful collection of thoughts and reflections from one of the world's most beloved authors.From beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, comes a new collection of reflections, memoir, stories and wonder.'A beautiful, thoughtful book…
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In July 1857, Angus MacPhee bludgeoned to death his parents and aunt on the Hebridean island of Benbecula. Five years later, Angus's brother Malcolm recounts the events leading up to the murders while trying to keep a grip on his own…
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Delightful new versions of the great Welsh medieval poet’s lyrics – intimate, urgent and timelessDafydd ap Gwilym, the pre-eminent poet of Wales, explored love, desire and the natural world with startling frankness and virtuoso…
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Step into the shadows and listenUsually, you’ll hear a bat before you see it – the gentle flutter of wings, their high-pitched chatter as they dive and roll for insects. Only occasionally do you spot them, a blur against the…
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‘To be a well-informed citizen of Planet Earth, you need to read Elizabeth Kolbert’ ROLLING STONEElizabeth Kolbert, one of our most influential writers on the environment and author of the iconic The Sixth Extinction,…
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An exhilarating leap into darkness in all its forms, enchantments and history, from the award-winning poet and writer Jean SpracklandDarkness can make the most ordinary activity feel adventurous. Open a door and step through it. You…
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