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| − | |summary=We did wonder if it would be just a little bit ''soon'' to revisit the scandal of the MP's | + | |summary=We did wonder if it would be just a little bit ''soon'' to revisit the scandal of the MP's expenses, but this 'story behind the story' is a well-written and as exciting as many a thriller. It's also slightly frightening to realise how close we came to not getting the story. I did wonder if [[The Country Formerly Known As Great Britain by Ian Jack]] might a trip down memory lane, but it's actually a collection of thought-provoking and interesting writing. Those with an interest in India will find [[Listening to Grasshoppers by Arundhati Roy]] to be a shocking exposé of the India behind the shining Bollywood mask - and the writing is exquisite, as you might expect. |
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Revision as of 14:34, 18 November 2009
A carefully chosen book is always a welcome gift, but it's not always easy to know which books are good and which have had the benefit of clever marketing. We've picked out the best books which we've seen this year and we think that you should be able to find something for everyone on your gift list.
Fiction
Crime
Fantasy and Science Fiction
General Fiction
Literary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Non Fiction
Biography
Cookery
History
Home and Family and Lifestyle
Politics and Society
Popular Science
Children's Books
Teens
Confident Readers
For Sharing
Children's Non-Fiction
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