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WEBMay 26, 2022 · Brave New World Aldous Huxley. Buy the book. 7. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (1932) We said: One of the greatest and most prescient dystopian novels ever written, this should be on everyone’s must-read list. You said: Given the exponential growth of AI, Machine Learning & Robotics, Huxley's vision acts as a warning.
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WEBThe Rainbow Yasunari Kawabata. Botchan Natsume Soseki. Child of Fortune Yuko Tsushima. Japanese Ghost Stories Lafcadio Hearn. The Ark Sakura Kobo Abe. The Frolic of the Beasts Yukio Mishima. The Penguin Book of Elegy Stephen Regan, Andrew Motion. Collected Poems Laurie Lee. The Need for Roots Simone Weil.
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Discover the Must-Read Books of 2024 - Penguin Books UK
WEBDec 7, 2023 · Piglet by Lottie Hazell. A devastating secret cracks the façade of a couple’s domestic bliss. In the hours before their wedding, the bride-to-be needs to make a decision that could change the course of her life. Described as ‘brilliantly dark’, this debut writer is one to watch. The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini.
The best short stories ever written - Penguin Books UK
WEBSep 23, 2021 · Many of history's finest novelists have tried their hand at the short story, and some are even best-known for their prowess in this form. Think of John Cheever, Katherine Mansfield and Tessa Hadley, all of whom appear on this list.Elsewhere, short stories offer unfamiliar readers an opportunity to dip their toe into a writer's style, or else see a different side of them altogether: James Joyce ...
Mein Kampf - Penguin Books UK
WEBMein Kampf was first published in two volumes in 1925-6 and sold between eight and nine million copies during Hitler's lifetime, as well as being widely translated. It is the most notorious political tract of the twentieth century, a mixture of unreliable autobiography and half-baked political philosophy, which brought tragedy to Germany and the world.
The 100 best-ever children’s books, as chosen by our readers
WEB77. Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (1970) We said: Time is running out for Mrs Frisby, a widowed mouse whose home is about to be destroyed. Unfortunately, one of her children is sick and unlikely to survive the move – luckily, a mysterious band of rats comes to the rescue just in the nick of time.
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Best books about the Second World War | World War 2 books
WEBStalingrad by Antony Beevor (1998) Many terrible battles were fought during the Second World War, but none come close to the savage four-month German Soviet battle of Stalingrad. It was all shades of awful. For context, consider that the Allied death toll in Normandy reached an appalling 10,000.
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WEBWriting prizes and opportunities. There are many awards and development schemes available for authors at all stages of their careers. Below is a list of monetary awards, sponsored retreats, mentorships and training opportunities. If you're looking for help both in development or funding from organisations near you, find information about local ...