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Son of Nobody - Yann Martel book cover
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Son of Nobody is more proof that Yann Martel is a literary paper tiger

Although this time, at least, Yann Martel’s tale is about people, he can’t resist his animal flourishes once again

11 Apr 2026
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Michael Wolff's second book picks up where Fire and Fury left off

Beginning immediately where Fire and Fury ended, and finishing after the publication of the Mueller Report, Wolff is back with Seige

3 Jun 2019
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Sandettie Light Vessel Automatic by Simon Armitage - review

A terrific appointment for our best living poet

23 May 2019
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Hannibal Lecter’s creator goes to Escobar’s Miami mansion in new book

Thomas Harris’s new novel is not up there with his masterpieces but it’s still a fierce read

16 May 2019